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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Year of the Tiger?
Big cat farming in South Africa: the need for international action “South Africa is intensively breeding tigers and lions for a commercial… Read more Year of the Tiger?
30 Lions Euthanised After Burning in Free State Fires in Shocking Animal Cruelty Case
Banner Image: 30 Lions Euthanised After Burning in Free State Fires. Photos supplied Original article link, “30 Lions Euthanised After… Read more 30 Lions Euthanised After Burning in Free State Fires in Shocking Animal Cruelty Case
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
Breeding and trading endangered wild animals is not conservation – it threatens their survival
Banner image “Tiger for sale in Bangkok.” By Andreas Wilson-Spath*, Daily Maverick, 9 February 2021 – This article was provided by the Conservation… Read more Breeding and trading endangered wild animals is not conservation – it threatens their survival
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