Cute lion photos are fuelling trophy hunting trade

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Conservationists said visitors are often ‘duped’ into thinking the young cubs have been orphaned and will one day be released into the wild. But they will actually be ‘exploited’ for photograph opportunities and eventually end up being hunted.

There are now more lions in captivity in South Africa than in the wild

The activist said the young cubs were locked in an extremely cramped cage overnight in sweltering conditions without water. Beth continued: ‘A lot of people don’t want to believe this is happening, especially if they have already volunteered.

 

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Well done to you and talktotheclaws for brining this to wider publics attention! BanTrophyHunting nocubpetting savelions

Excellent article beth__jennings talktotheclaws well done, very proud of you 👏🏻💕

Just because of horrible trophyhunting.. not because of national park ..

Hope that guy runs out of bullets or rifle jams when he next hunts, a nice snack for the lions

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