JOHANNESBURG – International Network for Animals (NFA) has called on South African decision-makers to urgently address the legislative gaps around canned lion hunting.

The lion population is dropping rapidly throughout Africa. A century ago, around 200 000 lions roamed the continent, and now there are a mere 25 000 left.

“South Africa is considered the top destination for canned lion hunting and international animal welfare organisation Network for Animals (NFA) has urgently called for South African decision-makers to address the legislative gaps around this cruel practice,” NFA chief campaigner David Barritt said in the statement.

“Canned lion…