The lion is under severe threat from man. Through habit encroachment and our merciless hunting activities we’re pushing this animal to the brink. The battle to save the lion from inventible extinction starts today with you.

In South Africa the practice of canned lion hunting and the brutality surrounding what is the most merciless of trophy hunting practices has been well documented for several years. Recent official estimates suggest that over 7000 lions are held in captivity at over 260 breeding farms across South Africa, the number may however be much higher.

Yet despite mounting evidence and civil society pressure, action to regulate and ultimately shut down this industry has not been forthcoming.

Lions are still being served to their hunters on a silver platter. These animals are born in captivity, taken away from their mothers within hours of being born so they can be used in petting zoos. When they become of age they then spend the rest of their life in caged compounds waiting to be released in a larger compound for the so called ‘canned’ hunt.

Once killed the hunter leaves with his “trophy” and what remains of the lion is chopped up so the parts can be sold into the international bone and meat trade. It’s a gruesome end for a majestic animal.

Ask the South African authorities to end the cruel keeping of lions through irresponsible private keeping and the use of lions in practices such as circuses and canned hunting.

To ensure no more trade of live lions, parts and derivatives other than for the purposes of rescue, sanctuary or as part of an endangered species breeding program and strict scientific research.

And lastly to reverse the decline of the species in the wild by ensuring that legal trade in live animals, parts and derivatives does not contribute to stimulating demand for live animals, parts and derivatives which has a proven effect on lions being poached from the wild