The widespread criticism and vocal public protest is misguided. None of the "Big Five" animals are endangered. The hunters are only allowed to hunt sick or elderly animals. African countries would otherwise not be able to afford to protect the animals.
Big-game trophy hunting is the hunting of large terrestrial mammals, typically in reference to Africa' s "Big Five" game -- lions, African elephants, Cape buffalos, leopards, and rhinoceroses. Despite widespread criticism and vocal public protest, big-game trophy hunting is entirely defensible. The controversial practice places a monetary value on the "Big Five" game. Hunters spend millions of dollars in Africa, which allows the participating countries to better care for the animals.
Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?