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Category: Canned Lions
The Economics of Captive Predator Breeding in South Africa
There is a planned “Colloquium” (workshop) on the 21 and 22 August 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa titled “Captive… Read more The Economics of Captive Predator Breeding in South Africa
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
Minister Edna Molewa establishes lion bone export quota for 2018
Press Release: Republic of South Africa, Department of Environmental Affairs, 16 Jul 2018 In accordance with advice provided by… Read more Minister Edna Molewa establishes lion bone export quota for 2018
Open letter to Secretary Zinke: The African Lion Conservation Community’s Response
Open letter to Secretary Zinke: The African Lion Conservation Community’s response to the South African Predator Association’s letter 29 November… Read more Open letter to Secretary Zinke: The African Lion Conservation Community’s Response
Hunting Fragments Over ‘Canned’
Article updated: 27 November 2017 Banner Image courtesy of Campaign Against Canned Hunting In November 2015, the Professional Hunters’ Association… Read more Hunting Fragments Over ‘Canned’
’Captive’ Lions – DEA Fails to Answer Questions Fully
Campaign Against Canned Hunting Petition: “Stop the exploitation of captive bred lions and the export of lion bones!“ Let’s… Read more ’Captive’ Lions – DEA Fails to Answer Questions Fully
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
The “800 skeletons” – “captive produced lion bone trade under the quota system”
Petition – “End the export of captive-bred African lion parts from South Africa“ – Humane Society International Petition – “URGENT:… Read more The “800 skeletons” – “captive produced lion bone trade under the quota system”
Another Missed Opportunity by CITES
In early September 2016, the renowned body of scientists, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) passed Motion 009 – “the prohibition by the… Read more Another Missed Opportunity by CITES
