Reclassification of 33 wild mammal species under the Animal Improvement Act
Media statement on the reclassification of 33 wild mammal species under the Animal Improvement Act by the Lion Coalition.
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A heartbreaking lion story with a happy ending
This is the story of Karlos and Ivana, two lion cubs that were rescued by the NSPCA from deplorable conditions at a lion breeding farm in South Africa. A story of sadness and a story of hope. A story of cruelty and a story of dedication.
Read moreWill justice be served for 35 lions killed for their bones?
A shipment of 342 kg of lion bones, the equivalent of 30-35 lions, was seized during a sting operation at OR Tambo airport on the 2nd October 2019. Amos Mututwa (34), a Zimbabwean citizen, was arrested and was granted R3,000 bail at Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court On Monday this week.
Read moreDoes Conservation Education Justify The Death Of Letaba?
A captive bred lion used as an exhibit in a cultural event in Uganda was killed on the return journey in a road incident. We ask the question, if the educational value of such outreach programmes justify the death of Letaba?
Read moreMore horror scenes at Pienika lion farm in Lichtenburg
Further horrific scenes of animal abuse and neglect were unearthed at Jan Steinman’s lion farm in Lichtenburg, while the local SAPS are dragging their heels on the charges laid against the owner by the NSPCA in May this year.
Read moreThe Lion King ‘Simba’ Syndrome
I beg every single one of you to think VERY carefully before you pet a lion cub, or any other wild animal for that matter, as you will be part of the problem. Go and enjoy the Lion King, I certainly will, but don’t support the captive breeding and suffering of these magnificent creatures.
Read moreCash before Conservation – the commoditisation of our lions
Criminal syndicates may use the legal lion bone trade from captive lions in SA, as a cover for illegal wildlife trade, reveals damning report “Cash before Conservation” from the Born Free Foundation.
Read moreThanda Tau: a response to our open letter
Thanda Tau responds to our Open Letter, but fails to answer the vital questions on why they offer cub petting and where their lion cubs go when they outgrow petting.
Read moreThanda Tau – Where do your lion cubs go? An open letter.
Thanda Tau is a new roadside lion cub petting facility on the N3 between Gauteng and Durban. With a continuous flow of new lion cubs arriving, the question needs to be asked: Where to your cubs go?
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Green Girls in Africa 