What Cecil the Lion Can Teach Us About Social Capital

Last week, the unfortunate death of Cecil the Lion sparked international outrage. A 13 year-old resident of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Cecil was beloved – a leader of two prides and a symbol of the area’s harmonious relationship with protected wildlife. Since the story broke, Walter Palmer, the U.S. dentist who participated in the illegal hunt has experienced grave repercussions, highlighting the...