Comment by Linda Tucker After 2 decades of campaigning for lions’ protection, I am deeply encouraged to see that the tragic death of one noble lion, Cecil the Lion, in Zimbabwe is resulting in global unification on an unprecedented scale behind one single united cause. The brutal slaying of Cecil the Lion, is blowing the…
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We are hugely excited to announce that after 2 decades of campaigning for lions’ protection, we are greatly encouraged that many of the major airlines have now pledged not to carry the trophies of endangered species on their flights, in the response to the tragic killing of the famous Zimbabwean lion Cecil. The list of airlines taking a principled position: Delta Airlines British…
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Updated May 2020 Having studied lion ecology for over 20 years, including a 5 year MSc study in the Timbavati and Associated Private Nature Reserves, and being currently busy with a PhD on “White Lion Ecology: The cultural importance of white lions to local communities and its implication on perceptions towards human-lion conflict, lion poaching…
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The Global White Lion Protection Trust (WLT) has sent an urgent letter of objection to the Director-General of Environmental Affairs, highlighting major concerns about the proposed National Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for Lions in South Africa (Gazette No. 38706). As the proposed Biodiversity Management Plan stands, it will 1) legitimise the notorious malpractice of captive…
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by Jason Turner Below is an article that appeared in the Cape Argus last weekend. The stats speak for themselves – lions are in crisis, and they need our urgent protection. Of the 3,100 wild lions in South Africa, about 1,900 lions can be found in the Greater Kruger Park Region, and of these only…
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The WLT will be commemorating World Lion Day together with our local community, who will be marching for the urgent protection of their White Lion heritage. The Sepedi and Tsonga people believe in the sacred importance of the White Lions, and many regard them lovingly as family members. However, White Lions have been artificially removed…
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White Lions in Crisis – Read the Eye Opening Statistics Did you know that in South Africa there are more lions in cages than in the wild? Following Linda Tucker’s recent presentation to the British Parliament on 26 June, we would like to thank our UK supporters for writing to their local Members of Parliament…
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A World Without Lions Can you imagine a world without lions? African Conservation articles the rapid decline of the African lion: “lions exist in 67 areas across [Africa]; but only 9 countries have at least 1000 individuals and 5 countries are thought to have lost their populations entirely since 2002.” African Conservation Org
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A groundbreaking announcement from President Barack Obama during a state visit to Tanzania on July 1 will deliver much-needed support to African countries reeling under the onslaught of wildlife crime. President Obama said, “Poaching and trafficking is threatening Africa’s wildlife, so today I issued a new executive order to better organize U.S. government efforts in this…
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Read all about how one former model and advertising executive, Linda Tucker, sacrificed everything to save Africa’s white lions converting an ex-hunting camp in Timbavati to create the Global White Lion Protection Trust in the 90s. Read the inspirational and heartfelt story – “How I Saved Africa’s White Lions”
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Next time you’re petting a baby white lion or see one as a pet ask yourself – “is this natural?” Be informed – cub petting supports canned hunting. Almost every white lion pred in captivity is bred to be killed by a tourist for fun in South Africa.
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