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A nail in the coffin of the captive lion breeding industry?

Aug 29, 2018 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: canned hunting, Nikela Blog Tagged: canned lion hunting, Conservation Action Trust

There was an overwhelming consensus for the need to bring an end to the controversial captive lion breeding industry in South Africa at a two-day Parliamentary Colloquium of the Portfolio Committee of Environmental Affairs. However, in an article in the Cape Times “SA’s lion conservation policies rooted in science” is a carefully scripted piece by Minister Molewa trying to justify an industry the majority of attendants at the colloquium agree has past its sell by date. Mr MP Mapulane (chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Environmental Affairs) summed up the sentiment around the room by saying “South Africa is allowing…

Uproar among professional hunters as some continue to embrace canned lion hunting

Nov 30, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: canned hunting, lion, wildlife conservation Tagged: canned lion hunting, captive breeding, PHASA, professional hunters, trophy hunting

A split in the ranks as some professional hunters still side for canned lion hunting and the debate continues in South Africa. “Canned hunting is fake hunting for people who choose their victim on-line, pay a lot of money to execute it and then boast about their ‘achievement’.” These are the words of environmental attorney, Cormac Cullinan, following PHASA’s recent decision to permit the killing of captive-bred lions as a legitimate form of hunting. On the 22nd of November, members of the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa (PHASA) voted at their AGM to reverse their policy against the hunting of…

Why are Humans the African Lion’s Worst Enemy?

Aug 2, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife, Canned hunting, conservation, lion Tagged: canned lion hunting, Elizabeth Howells, lion, trophy hunting

One more human discovers how we are driving the African Lion, the iconic King of the Jungle, to extinction. Spotlight on Species – the African Lion One of our volunteers is shocked when she learns the truth about the status of the African Lion… As you may already know… African wildlife is in jeopardy of becoming extinct. Sport hunting otherwise known as, “canned trophy hunting” or “captive hunting” has become the new rage. The main question conservationists are asking is, does this really conserve our wildlife, and in many cases, no. Our beloved lion has declined fast over the years….

Saving Lions from the Petting and Canned Hunting Industry

May 14, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Canned hunting, Cheetah, conservation, leopard, lion, South African wildlife tour, wild animals, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Photography Tagged: canned lion hunting, Captured in Africa, cub petting, Drew Abrahamson, lion, photo safari

One woman with a great deal of tenacity about saving lions with her rescue efforts and photo safari business. It was at the ‘meet and greet’ organized by Sheila where I first met Drew. She seemed so young and well, hip to be involved in wildlife conservation. She unassumingly told me about her photo safari business and that her primary focus was to raise awareness for wildlife, in particular lions. It wasn’t until later that I realize what a powerhouse for African Lions Drew really is. She has literally become the go to person on Facebook when a wild lion is…

Canned Lion Hunting – Mass Commercialization of Trophy Hunting in Africa

Apr 28, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Canned hunting, endangered, Illegal trade, lion, lioness, Nikela Blog Tagged: canned lion hunting, Chris Mercer, conservation, illegal trade, lion, trophy hunting

Canned Lion Hunting is growing to be big business in Africa. Farms mass breed lions in pens, to be slaughtered in captivity with no chance to run. There has recently been a sudden spike in news stories about endangered species trophy hunting, and a resulting growth in awareness and conversations about wildlife conservation efforts in Africa. However, while the spotlight has been focused on high profile wild game hunters, and their celebrity critics, there is another more insidious and hidden threat that is growing in South Africa – Canned Lion Hunting. Chris Mercer, advocate, wildlife sanctuary founder and co-author of…