Dying in Captivity – Hanako, an Elephant’s Legacy

Hanako, which means “flower child,” was a female Asian elephant gifted in 1949 to Japan by Thailand, as a symbol of… Read more Dying in Captivity – Hanako, an Elephant’s Legacy

Elephant Misery

Have you ever been to a zoo, or animal ‘safari’ park where elephant rides are offered and you have been… Read more Elephant Misery

“A Case of Ethics” – How Can Trophy Hunting Be ’Acceptable?’

We have seen the arguments on both side of the Trophy Hunting debate, a debate that has been rolling for… Read more “A Case of Ethics” – How Can Trophy Hunting Be ’Acceptable?’

“Lion Crisis”

We have seen the neglect at Walter Slippers’ lion breeding facility in Limpopo Province. The South African Predator Breeder Association (SAPA)… Read more “Lion Crisis”

‘Canned’ Duplicity and Decline

Petition – Stop the “Canned Hunting” of South Africa’s Lions The breeding of lion (and other animal ‘product’) has been… Read more ‘Canned’ Duplicity and Decline

Animal Abusers Amongst Us

Warning: This article contains links to graphic images/video that are extremely disturbing Well, it seems there is lot of horrendous… Read more Animal Abusers Amongst Us

Remembering Cecil

Today, on the anniversary of Cecil’s senseless and brutal killing, we should remember Cecil (a truly majestic African lion, head of his… Read more Remembering Cecil