The possible impacts of legalising the lion bone trade
The recent increase of the export quota of lion skeletons to 800 per year will most likely have major implications for the wild populations that are already under threat.
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Tourist initiated wildlife interactions
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?
Read moreTo ride or not to ride?
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.
Read moreDebunking the many myths of lion cub petting
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.
Read moreOpen letter to Mr Sisa Ntshona, CEO SA Tourism
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.
Read moreThe elephant in the room
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.
Read more#PlasticFreeJuly and Microbeads
I am taking on the #PlasticFreeJuly challenge by refuse single-use plastic items, such as water bottles, straws, carrier bags and plastic cups. Also drawing attention to the impact of the microbeads in personal care products.
Read moreTented Eco Camp – Gondwana Game Reserve
Tented Eco Camp is Gondwana Game Reserve’s new, green kid on the block. The camp offers more down-to-earth accommodation and hands-on and educational activities benefiting conservation.
Read moreOukraal Hideaway Perfection, Gamkaberg
Nothing had prepared me for the experience we had driving the Gamkaberg grade 3 Zebra Crossing 4×4 route. Oukraal is the ultimate hideaway surrounded by nature in its purest form.
Read moreOff-Grid at Rocherpan Nature Reserve, Velddrift
Rocherpan Nature Reserve had not been on my radar, but after spending just a few days in this small, but unique CapeNature reserve near Velddrift, I’d fallen head over heels.
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Green Girls in Africa 