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WHY TOURISM IS VITAL FOR CONSERVATION

ow does going on safari play such an important role in conservation? Several reasons spring to mind: the presence of people deters poachers; by reporting wildlife sightings, tourists act as ‘researchers’; money that safari-goers spend helps fund conservation initiatives; tourism motivates the protection of habitats and creates employment for local people, enabling workers

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