Death Of Beloved Lion Heats Up Criticism Of Big Game Hunting The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe has highlighted big game hunting. No other animal has “a more fearsome reputation than a cape buffalo!,” the safari company said. “Asher Watkins went on a luxury hunting trip in South Africa when he stalked a Cape buffalo,” animal rights group PETA wrote on Instagram. Trophy hunting must end!”A zoo in Denmark asked patrons to donate their pets. Watkins’ mother Gwen, daughter Savannah, brother Amon and stepfather Tony are among his surviving relatives, the safari company said.