Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:23pm on 25 Sep 2024,Wednesday International
Big game hunting in South Africa thrives as lions are bred in captivity for hunting trophies. Hunters pay up to $25,000 to shoot a male lion, with farms referring to the process as a "harvest." While the industry has faced international criticism, domestic opposition has grown, prompting the government to propose voluntary closures and compensation for breeders. However, with legal challenges looming and hunting deeply rooted in local culture, the industry shows no signs of stopping. Animal welfare advocates foresee a compromise, moving lions to large reserves to live semi-wild lives before being hunted.
