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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Ben Glaze

Top wildlife expert blasts 'stupid' trophy hunters as imports ban gathers pace

Leading wildlife conservationist Dame Jane Goodall has launched a blistering attack on trophy hunters as she hailed a looming ban on imports of their sick souvenirs after a Mirror-backed campaign.

Marksmen who target endangered species may be “mentally diseased” or “stupid”, the top chimpanzee expert told a Westminster reception.

Dame Jane, 88, was speaking after a parliamentary Bill aimed at banning hunters bringing their sick souvenirs back to Britain cleared its latest hurdle.

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