Unfair Game” – An exposé of South Africa’s captive-bred lion industry UK Link – “Unfair Game” – Kindle, paperback published… Read more “Unfair Game” – An exposé of South Africa’s captive-bred lion industry
Category: African lions
Animal Farm
Banner image courtesy of Mpora – “Rare white lions are considered particularly valuable among trophy hunters, and so are intensively bred… Read more Animal Farm
Trophy Hunting and Cecil’s Anniversary
At the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting gathering in London on 29 June to mark the forthcoming anniversary of… Read more Trophy Hunting and Cecil’s Anniversary
Increased Threat to Wildlife from Traditional Chinese Medicine
An article in Nature (“Why Chinese medicine is heading for clinics around the world,” 26 September 2018) presents the alarming… Read more Increased Threat to Wildlife from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cuddle Me, Kill Me
“Cuddle Me, Kill Me” by Richard Peirce is a tragic account of South Africa’s captive lion breeding industry – a rampant,… Read more Cuddle Me, Kill Me
Trekking to Save Big Cats
The Trek for Big Cats Mantra “Every human being has the responsibility of nurturing and protecting their environment and to… Read more Trekking to Save Big Cats
Driving nails into the coffin of Safari Club International
Original article and banner image (“Skye: Nadine Dreyer”) courtesy of Daily Maverick By Judy Malone, writing on behalf of Tourists Against Trophy… Read more Driving nails into the coffin of Safari Club International
Lions and Treaties
By Chris Mercer, Campaign Against Canned Hunting Why we need a bold new conservation paradigm if lions are to avoid extinction.… Read more Lions and Treaties
The Lion’s Share – EIA Briefing
“A briefing on how South Africa’s trade in lion bone is driving consumer demand for tiger parts and products.” “Asia’s… Read more The Lion’s Share – EIA Briefing
800 Skeletons – ‘Captive’ Lion Export Quota Approved
Banner image: Courtesy of Africa Geographic So, the Republic of South Africa, Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) has decided to… Read more 800 Skeletons – ‘Captive’ Lion Export Quota Approved