Trophy hunt of protected Alpine ibex sparks Swiss debate The southern Swiss canton of Wallis has for years quietly allowed trophy hunters to shoot ageing male ibexes already destined for elimination. But a recent documentary by Switzerland's public broadcaster brought the trophy hunt to the attention of the broader public, sparking a heated debate about the practice and its potential impact on the viability of the species. Now, the regional parliament is set to debate whether Wallis - the only Swiss region to permit this type of hunting - should continue doing so. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES