https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-44697112
"Ms Talley has defended the killing in a statement quoted by CBS News.
She said the trophy kill was actually helping conservation, because by killing the old, male giraffe, she had prevented it from attacking younger giraffes.
"Now that the giraffe is gone, the younger bulls are able to breed. This is called conservation through game management," her statement adds.
Ms Talley hunted the giraffe, which can reportedly provide about 2,000lb (907kg) of meat, last year.
USA Today quotes a deleted post on Facebook where she said: "Prayers for my once in a lifetime dream hunt came true today! Spotted this rare black giraffe bull and stalked him for quite awhile."
"Ms Talley has defended the killing in a statement quoted by CBS News.
She said the trophy kill was actually helping conservation, because by killing the old, male giraffe, she had prevented it from attacking younger giraffes.
"Now that the giraffe is gone, the younger bulls are able to breed. This is called conservation through game management," her statement adds.
Ms Talley hunted the giraffe, which can reportedly provide about 2,000lb (907kg) of meat, last year.
USA Today quotes a deleted post on Facebook where she said: "Prayers for my once in a lifetime dream hunt came true today! Spotted this rare black giraffe bull and stalked him for quite awhile."