South Africa’s Draft Policy Position – Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros

After last year’s High-Level Panel (HLP) submission process in South Africa, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)… Read more South Africa’s Draft Policy Position – Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros

The Vicious Circle

It’s not just lions/big cats being cruelly exploited in South Africa’s captive breeding industry, but also vulnerable people: “One of… Read more The Vicious Circle

NGO Appeal for Closure of Captive Lion Breeding Industry and Associated Activities

PDF version of letter – NGO Appeal for Closure of Captive Lion Breeding Industry and Associated Activities, 2 December 2020 To:… Read more NGO Appeal for Closure of Captive Lion Breeding Industry and Associated Activities

Captive lion breeding damages SA’s tourism reputation

By Melissa Reitz, Conservation Action Trust, 17 November 2020  Despite overwhelming worldwide opposition, including a parliamentary resolution to close down the captive lion… Read more Captive lion breeding damages SA’s tourism reputation

“Unfair Game” – An exposé of South Africa’s captive-bred lion industry

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

Captive Lions in Deplorable Condition

The NSPCA (National Council – Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)), reported on 13 May 2020:  … Read more Captive Lions in Deplorable Condition

Submission to South Africa’s High-Level Panel – elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros

Banner Image courtesy of Mark Boulton – “Lewa Conservancy, Kenya” – Elsa Trust and Elsamere IWB’s Submission to the HLP,… Read more Submission to South Africa’s High-Level Panel – elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros

Living with wild animals, Part One: Cash cows or fellow beings?

As we approach World Health Day on Tuesday, 7 April 2020 – please join the call to end wildlife markets/wildlife… Read more Living with wild animals, Part One: Cash cows or fellow beings?

Zoonotic Diseases of Mass Destruction

Banner image courtesy of artist Olaf Hajek and The New York Times Sunday Review The ‘true’ cost of wildlife abuse… Read more Zoonotic Diseases of Mass Destruction

China’s ban on wildlife consumption is an overdue death knell for lion bone industry

by Don Pinnock, The Daily Maverick, 24 February 2020 The Chinese government has placed an immediate ban on the illegal trading… Read more China’s ban on wildlife consumption is an overdue death knell for lion bone industry