Analysis of ‘cub-petting’ videos in SA shows lions ‘exhibit stress behaviours’
Research shows captive facilities are characterised by poor cub welfare and included features that are harmful to their development
31 October 2022 - 19:59
For many international tourists a holiday in SA is not complete without experiencing the country's abundant wildlife, and one of the attractions is “lion cub-petting”...
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