A shocking lack of ethical wildlife conservation principles has allowed South Africa’s lion bone trade to flourish amidst a backdrop of corruption within the country’s […]
Tag: trophy hunting
South Africa: Starving Captive Lions Photographed at Trophy Hunting Property
The exploitative breeding of lions for cub petting and trophy hunting has reared its abominable head in Limpopo Province, South Africa, with shocking photos of […]
Lion Policy Pioneers [Podcast]
In Episode 40 of the Behind the Schemes podcast, we are talking to Dr. Pieter Kat and Christine Macsween about one of the most recognizable […]
New Analysis: Trophy Hunting Fails to Show Consistent Conservation Benefits
Despite the claims of trophy hunting advocates, there is scant evidence to show that the practice has benefited African wildlife conservation, according to new analysis […]
CITES Appendix I Protection Proposed for African Lions
Ten African nations have determined that the African lion needs the strongest protection possible under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) and […]
Trophy-Hunting Trump Jr. Sets Sights on ‘Re-Shaping’ Wildlife Policies
In the event Donald Trump is elected to the American Presidency, his son Donald Jr. is eyeing an influential position with the Interior. Junior claims […]
Wildlife Charities Unite to Call for End to Lion Trophy Hunting
High-profile protest march to take place in central London on Saturday 30th April. Responding to the global outcry over the trophy hunting of lions following […]
Will SCI’s Giant Hunting Auction Benefit African Wildlife?
By Andreas Wilson-Späth, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust Does trophy hunting support wildlife conservation in Africa? The world’s most influential hunters’ association would like you […]
LionAid Responds to ‘Life After Cecil: Channeling Global Outrage into Funding for Conservation in Africa’
Guest Blogger: Dr. Pieter Kat, LionAid LionAid would like to take this opportunity to respond to a number of statements made in a recent publication […]
Good News for Leopards: South Africa Bans Leopard Trophy Hunting for 2016
By Don Pinnock, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust The Department of Environmental Affairs has set provincial leopard trophy hunting quotas at zero for 2016, effectively […]