African lions are endangered

African lions are officially endangered. Finally lions have been recognised and classified as endangered. How will this new status affect hunting rights I wonder ? It seems that in other parts of the world the status of endangered does not guarantee safety from persecution, exploitation and the curse of the hunters bullet. Status alone is not enough, laws have to be changed to protect these animals, laws that are upheld and enforced. Sadly in many parts of Africa the law fails these animals and those who commit a crime against a protected animal often go unpunished. The wheels of change turn too slowly for so many of the world shrinking wildlife but some change is better than none. The Obama administration has decided to place lions in Africa under the protection of the Endangered Species Act, an action that will make it more difficult for hunters to bring their ill gotten trophies home but not make it impossible which is what most wildlife lovers would really like to hear. Only a total ban seems good enough and it's up to other countries in the world to also join this effort that ultimately creates a picture of hunters as just a blood thirsty lot of psychos killing animals because they can.