Humour

Wild lions nuzzling tourists is not on. Nature should bite back

It is not a secret that I harbour a deep hatred for my species and what we have done, and continue to do to the natural world around us

13 December 2020 - 00:01 By ndumiso ngcobo

This week Ntobeko, our firstborn, sent a disgusting clip to the family WhatsApp group. It showed a bunch of European tourists on one of those open game-viewing Land Rover thingamalorries. The ranger makes a stop and a large lion approaches the vehicle. I sat up because I was thinking, "Hello! Action!"..

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