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The first locally born guidelines on captive wildlife interactions, specifically developed in the context of Southern Africa’s landscape, were launched yesterday by SATSA. A robust set of guidelines and a bold move to shun away from the most exploitative tourism activities.
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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.
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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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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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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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What leaves me completely and utterly baffled is why Sir David Attenborough, a man who has given his life to wildlife and nature conservation, went along with the suggested Radio Times photo shoot.
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Green Girls in Africa 