Agri Hour: 4 May, Minister Barbara Creecy

The captive lion industry poses risks to the sustainability of wild lions. The Minister of Forestry, Fishery and Environmental Affairs, Barbara Creecy, stated during a media briefing that these findings were made by a High-Level Panel that was appointed to review policies and regulatory measures, amongst others, that are related to hunting, trade, captive keeping, management and handling of elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinos. Here is OFM News’ Elsabé with a summary of the briefing…