South Africa breeds lions and tigers for traditional medicine
We can’t turn a blind eye to the damage South Africa’s legal lion bone trade inflicts on the conservation efforts of the last remaining tigers in the wild.
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Emaciated Captive Bred Lions found again at Slippers Facilities
The NSPCA is in the process of laying animal cruelty charges against Mr Walter Slippers, finding once again emaciated lions and general deplorable conditions.
Read moreReclassification 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.
Read moreA 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 moreObjections to the setting of a lion bone export quota
Public participation submission for the determination of a lion bone export quota by the Coalition to Stop the Captive Breeding and Keeping of Lions and Other Big Cats for Commercial Purposes.
Read moreThe 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.
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 moreTo pet or not to pet
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.
Read moreHands off our wildlife
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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Green Girls in Africa 