



Over 800 of these captive bred lions were shot last year alone, in the name of entertainment and sport. It’s a booming business for South Africa. For anyone who isn’t aware what the term, ‘Canned Hunt’ means; it involves the animal being kept in a confined space, almost guaranteeing that the hunter makes a kill. A staggering 70% of the nation’s lions are held in captivity. It’s a documentary I’ll have to watch, but it will be uncomfortable viewing of the highest order.

Here’s a link to an article on the issue from National Geographic.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/07/150722-lions-canned-hunting-lion-bone-trade-south-africa-blood-lions-ian-michler/