South Africa Announces End to Captive-Bred Lion Hunting...
International News
April 29, 2024
Fiona Miles, Director of Four Paws, and Kamalasen Chetty, Chairperson of the Ministerial Task Team at the South African Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, announce the decision to end captive-bred lion hunting in South Africa. The move comes as a significant step towards wildlife conservation and animal welfare in the country. Captive breeding and hunting of lions have been criticized for ethical concerns and negative impacts on lion populations and ecosystems.