Banner Image courtesy of Mark Boulton – Elsa Trust and Elsamere The Republic of South Africa’s Cabinet approved the High Level… Read more South Africa’s High Level Panel Report
Tag: South Africa
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
Urgent questions about the welfare of wildlife that Parliament needs to ask
Banner image: An overcrowded camp with lion cubs of the same age. (Photo: Blood Lions) By Don Pinnock, Daily Maverick, 26 August… Read more Urgent questions about the welfare of wildlife that Parliament needs to ask
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
Breaking Point: Uncovering South Africa’s Shameful Live Wildlife Trade with China
Image Credit: Karl Ammann on location in China. Karl Ammann is a conservationist and wildlife photographer “Breaking Point: Uncovering South… Read more Breaking Point: Uncovering South Africa’s Shameful Live Wildlife Trade with China
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
