Cabinet has approved a Policy Position submitted by Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy to close lion facilities and end commercial exploitation of lions and ‘canned’ hunts.
Cabinet has agreed to end the controversial captive breeding of lions and rhinos. It approved a Policy Position submitted by Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy to close lion facilities and end commercial exploitation of lions and ‘canned’ hunts.Enhance the conservation of wild leopards.
On the export of rhino horn and ivory, the policy says South Africa would work to support international trade, only when “conditions became favourable”. “The policy will transform practices within the wildlife industry that are not conducive to animal well-being and promote conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in general, and these species in particular. This will enhance South Africa’s position as a megadiverse country and leader in the conservation and sustainable use of these iconic species.
Pinnock says there's still lots to do like"look into the nitty gritty and details of the process" regarding where lions currently in these facilities will go.
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