The Republic of South Africa, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and The Environment (DFFE) has issued its “Draft Policy Position on… Read more Draft Policy Position on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros
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South Africa’s War on Wild Animals
Banner image: Video screen grabs from an undercover investigation at Safari Club International‘s annual hunters‘ convention in Las Vegas. (Photo: HSI… Read more South Africa’s War on Wild Animals
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
Mufasa, the innocent white lion
“Mufasa fund” – fund raising to maintain legal right to keep Mufasa safe at Wild For Life sanctuary Petition –… Read more Mufasa, the innocent white lion
“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
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
Trophy Hunting, Part Two: End of the game
Banner image: Lions seen at Willie Jacobs’ farm, Ukutula Lodge, on 31 July 2015 in Brits, South Africa. Jacobs’ farm was… Read more Trophy Hunting, Part Two: End of the game
DEA Progress Report; Captive Lion Breeding and Rhino Demand Management
In the 12 March 2019 “Captive Lion breeding: DEA progress report; Rhino Demand Management; with Minister” the insular, circular thinking… Read more DEA Progress Report; Captive Lion Breeding and Rhino Demand Management
Protecting Hunting from the Hunters
On the 1 January 2019, a platform “Conservation Frontlines” was launched to raise the ‘virtues’ of hunting in the public… Read more Protecting Hunting from the Hunters