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Stephanie Klarmann

is a Conservation Psychology researcher based in South Africa. Her work has focused primarily on envisioning a conservation psychology that is relevant in the South African context with a stronger focus on issues of justice, coexistence, and capacity building. She is also the campaign coordinator for Blood Lions and Youth For Lions, a campaign that raises awareness and works towards ending the commercial captive predator industry.
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Professional Hunters Kill a Shocking Number of Animals in South Africa

Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023.
May 8, 2025
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Stephanie Klarmann
Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023.
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What Can Psychology Offer Biodiversity Protection?

The new field of conservation psychology offers valuable lessons for protecting the world’s wildlife — as well as ourselves.
February 6, 2025
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Stephanie Klarmann
The new field of conservation psychology offers valuable lessons for protecting the world’s wildlife — as well as ourselves.
A line of elephants stands in front of a camera
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Greenwashing and Social Justice: Pro-Trophy Hunting Narratives Need Careful Examination

Arguments abound on the benefits and dangers of trophy hunting. We need a careful, measured approach to analyzing how it’s justified and promoted.
December 18, 2024
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Stephanie Klarmann
Arguments abound on the benefits and dangers of trophy hunting. We need a careful, measured approach to analyzing how it’s justified and promoted.
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In South Africa, Tigers and Other Captive Predators Are Still Exploited for Profit. Legislation Offers Pitiful Protection

The captive predator industry threatens the welfare of thousands of big cats kept for entertainment, hunting, and commercial trade of live animals and their body parts.
May 1, 2024
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Stephanie Klarmann
The captive predator industry threatens the welfare of thousands of big cats kept for entertainment, hunting, and commercial trade of live animals and their body parts.

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