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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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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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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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The canned lion industry in South Africa has a highly lucrative economic chain, from lion cub petting to the despicable hunting of adults under constraint conditions.
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