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What is the difference between tourist initiated and non-tourist initiated interactions? What does this phrase actually mean? Does that mean the interactions are initiated by the animals? Did this cheetah actually asked to be brushed?
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There seems to be an unsubstantiated belief that the training of the African elephant does not involve the same extremely cruel practices that are inflicted on its Asian cousin, so we debunk a few myths around elephant riding.
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Many people are innocently, but sadly ill-informed about the implications of big cat petting, an activity that initially seems so harmless, but is highly unethical and has major ramifications for the animals involved.
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I am often asked what is the harm in petting a lion cub or walking with a lion, as this doesn’t seem to harm the animal. Please read on if you want to understand why we say these cute cubs are bred for the bullet.
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Find your inner #HOWL and join us to #HOWL for our wildlife. Make a short video explaining what you #HOWL for with a massive roar or howl at the end. Share with our #HOWL and #HandsOffOurWildlife hashtags on social media.
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Sisa Ntshona says: “I would like to reiterate South African Tourism’s position on cub petting. We are fully cognisant of the global anti-petting lobby and back it unreservedly.”
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Sisa Ntshona, CEO of SA Tourism, recently took a bold stance against unethical wildlife attractions. Since, lion cub petting has been promoted at OR Tambo Airport and a range of undesirable wildlife activities are still promoted through SA Tourism web portal.
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The controversial practice of elephant riding is widely available in South Africa. There is a belief that training of African elephants does not involve the same kind of cruel practices as those inflicted on its Asian cousin.
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Many people understand the negative implications of certain animal interactions and are willing to say NO. Others are confused about what animal encounters are acceptable and which are not. Here is the message: #HandsOffOurWildlife
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Through wider public awareness of lion breeding farms, some are now starting to close their doors. This leaves countless big cats bred in captivity with an immensely uncertain future. This is where wildlife sanctuaries fill an important and necessary gap.
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Green Girls in Africa 