"CACH (Campaign Against Canned Hunting) is a global NGO dedicated to eradicating the barbaric practice of canned lion hunting, and its spin-offs."
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2016 - a most tumultuous year
The year has been overshadowed by the unexpected illness and death of my partner Bev. The cancer struck in August last year but from the beginning of this year she was in and out of hospital. Her egregious suffering finally came to an end on 30th April. She was 68 years old. 
New USFW rule and lionsFor a full critique of the new USFW Rule (all 230 pages of it) and a healthy dose of skepticism, read more
CACH wins gold in London
CACH is proud to announce that it was awarded the Gold Certificate for winner of the Best Animal Welfare Initiative by World Responsible Tourism at World Travel week in London.
Read more... http://wildernessandwanderlust.com/2015/11/16/gold-lions-cach-at-the-responsible-tourism-awards-2015/ Yame & George last update
As always lovely news from Jade and photos from Sophie. As you will see below the cub's lives have settled into a routine and so we leave them to their new, wonderful life.
Read more... The telling comparison
Because hunting involves cruelty, killing and adverse impacts upon biodiversity, you’d expect hunting to be heavily regulated and monitored. And you’d expect animal protection to be lightly regulated, to encourage public participation.
Game Farming and wildlife sanctuary – the telling comparison, read more... All grown up
More news of the cubs, Yame & George. They have really grown up so much since their arrival in South Africa. We thank Kevin Richardson for giving them a forever home. But a truly big thanks to Jade for the wonderful care and attention she gives the boys, and for keeping us updated every month.
Jade's report, read here... 50/50 expose on lionsThis excellent 50/50 TV program exposes the canned lion hunting industry in South Africa. From cub petting to the lion bone trade, which threatens our wild lion populations.
This is not for sensitive viewers. The Good Life
We would really like to thank Jade for sending us these inspiring and exciting reports on the progress of Yame & George. As always the boys sound like they are having the time of their lives. That is thanks to all those amazing people who kindly donated to their relocation from Spain to South Africa.
I cannot believe how big Yame & George have grown. Wow, what are you feeding them? Bev Read more... Lifestyle of a killer dentist
On his Minnesota land, lion hunter is tough on suspected poachers
by Jennifer Bjorhus, Star Tribune How the wealthy live and have licence to kill. Read more... Hunting = vanity, smugness, greet, arrogance
Zim press statement on the slaughter of Cecil
Press statement on the illegal hunt of a collared lion at Antionette Farm in Gwayi Conservancy, Hwange District on 1 July 2015 by Bushman Safaries professional hunter, Theo Bronkhorst.
Read more... Hunting instincts kick in
Yame & George have grown so big and we thank Jade, their carer, for her report and Kristen for sharing her photos with us.
Read more... Hunting orgs condemn canned hunting
"We, long standing hunting outfitters, wish to express our opposition to the hunting of canned and captive bred lions"
"We are further aware that there are other outfitters who, like us, condemn this practice. As hunting outfitters and professional hunters, we unanimously and unequivocally; Read more... PHASA feels the heat
Pretoria
24 July 2015 PHASA President calls for a review of lion hunting Hermann Meyeridricks, president of the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa (PHASA), is asking the hunting association to reconsider its position on lion hunting. In a letter emailed to PHASA members today, Meyeridricks says that the campaign against trophy hunting has intensified around the canned or captive-bred lion hunting issue since its current policy on lion hunting was adopted at its AGM in November 2013. Read more... Blood Lions reviewed
Blood Lions
review by Simon Bloch The long awaited release of the film Blood Lions doesn't just blow the lid off claims made by the predator breeding and canned lion-hunting industries - it convincingly torpedoes them and debunks the myths one step at a time. Read more... Five lies about cub petting
20 July, 2015
Carla Lewis-Balden Five lies you need to stop believing about the lion cub petting industry The harsh truth is: when you’re cuddling a lion cub or bottle feeding one, you’re directly funding the canned lion industry. The cute cub you're cooing over will likely meet it's end at the end of a hunting rifle or bow and arrow. Read more... CACH Headquarters / Karoo Wildlife Centre
28 June, 2015
Building a new wildlife sanctuary from scratch is a daunting task. We have done it before in the Kalahari, so we know what we are in for. Our story begins here with the arrival. Read more... |
NewsletterNewsWorld Responsible Tourism awards
The Best animal welfare initiative category is awarded to a tourism business or organisation leading the way in their approach to the care, well being and dignity of animals.
Read more... Regulatory capture and the hunting fraternity.
Live Encounters Magazine
Article by Chris Mercer The consequences of allowing wealthy foreign hunters to pervert conservation policies and move the conservation debate away from true fundamentals, will hasten the destruction of the African continent’s priceless, irreplaceable wildlife heritage. Then what? Read more... Killing the King of the Jungle
Daily Express U.K.
26 October, 2015 Interesting article about South Africa's shame - canned lion hunting. Read more... A roaring shame
A legal analysis of the comoditisation and exploitation of lions in the commercial lion industry of South Africa.
By Ricci Goldstein University of the Witwatersrand. contact riccigoldstein@gmail.com Supervisor: Prof Tracy Humby Read more... Government and critics poles apart on canned hunting23 July, 2015
The Witness How can there be meaningful dialogue when Government only invite the Hunters Association and Predator Breeding association to meet. Read more... Carte Blanche investigates
July 2015
It’s estimated that around 700 lions are shot by hunters for trophies every year in the country, but in some cases these are half-tame lions, straight from captivity. Watch the clip for the latest on the topic, here ... eNCALIVE the business of wildlife in SA10 June, 2015
eNCAlive we debate the merits and dangers of wildlife businesses. How is canned hunting contributing to South African tourism? Are private game parks big enough to accommodate wild animals? Do patrons follow the rules? Airlines around the world place embargo on tropies
25 April, 2015
We are thrilled to report that the following Airlines will no longer carry the trophies of Elephant, Rhino, Lion and Tiger. Here is the list so far, along with key statements: IAG Cargo (British Airways World Cargo & Iberia Cargo) “We have recently enhanced our policy to ban any form of animal trophy, irrespective of CITES appendix.” Lufthansa (6th largest air cargo carrier in the world): “Lufthansa Cargo has decided not to transport any trophies of the African fauna, e.g. lions, elephants and rhinos, in or out of Africa – including legally hunted or legally acquired trophies.” Brussels Airlines (directly serves 20 African destinations): "Brussels Airlines has modified their Cargo policy to ban the transport of any hunting trophies across their entire network with immediate effect." Singapore Airlines “SIA Cargo carried out a review which took into account increasing concerns around the world related to the transportation of hunting trophies. Following the review, SIA Cargo no longer accepts the carriage of hunting trophies, with effect from 19 May 2015. Thank you.” Emirates Airlines (3rd largest air cargo carrier worldwide) “[W]e will not accept any kind of Hunting Trophies of elephant, rhinoceros, lion and tiger for carriage on Emirates services, irrespective of CITES appendix.” Delta Air Lines’ Senior Vice-President & Chief Communications Officer, Kevin Shinkle, recently posted a response to the Italian version of my petition stating “Delta Air Lines does not engage in this activity.” Qatar Airways Cargo "This is to inform you that the embargo is placed for carriage of hunting trophies on Qatar Airways flights with immediate effect." Canadian Jetlines "We have had the policy not to carry wildlife trophies since we formed Jetlines." Virgin, BA and United and American Airlines have decided to no longer carry trophies on the airlines. Playing with words while captive lions die
8 June, 2015
Daily Maverick By Andreas Wilson-Spath. In an article published in the Sunday Times a week ago [May 31], Edna Molewa, the minister of environmental affairs, admonishes conservationists to “put the lid on” what she believes are unfounded claims of canned lion hunting in South Africa that are “damaging our reputation for species conservation”. Read more... Cuddling Cubs – Discover The Darker Side Of Big Cat “Conservation”
27 May, 2015
Read this very good article in Projects Abroad by Samantha Evans. Do not become part of an industry whose whole business model is based on cruelty. Read more... Can Kevin Richardson teach us about ethical conservation - and ourselves?
By Susan Orlean
Smithsonian Magazine June 2015 The first time I saw one of Richardson’s videos, I was transfixed. After all, every fiber in our being tells us not to cozy up with animals as dangerous as lions. When someone defies that instinct, it seizes our attention like a tightrope walker without a net. I was puzzled by how Richardson managed it, but just as much by why. Was he a daredevil with a higher threshold for fear and danger than most people? Read more... |
