South Africa set to shut down its controversial captive lion breeding industry
There are between 8,000-12,000 lions at some 350 farms, where they are raised for hunting, tourism, academic research and their bones. South Africa on Sunday revealed plans to ban the…
Read moreInside the race to save West Africa’s endangered lions
The squeals of a warthog blast from loudspeakers and echo through the trees as Kris Everatt tries to lure in a lion to be darted and radio-collared. He pauses the…
Read moreFatal Lion Mauling Highlights Controversy of Private Reserves
The killing of a young woman by a lion at a private game reserve in South Africa has stirred debate among the conservation community about the rules governing such enterprises…
Read more5 Little-Known Facts about Africa’s ‘Big Five’ Animals
Africa’s ‘Big Five’ list dates from a time when human/animal encounters ended badly for the animal. The Big Five were the hardest to hunt on foot and therefore the most valued…
Read moreAfrican Lion Hluhluwe Game Reserve – Hluhluwe Game Reserve
It was once that Africa’s landscapes echoed with the resonant roars of an estimated 200,000 lions. Yet, by the close of the 20th Century, their numbers significantly receded. According to…
Read moreHow you CAN go on safari on a budget: From gorillas in Uganda to South African elephants – and some creatures you may not expect to see – our expert picks the wildest options for as little as £335 a week
Drive your own Toyota Hilux four-wheel drive with an unfoldable tent attached to the roof to visit Etosha National Park in Namibia – home to lions, leopards, black rhinos, giraffes…
Read moreLFC asst. sporting director set to return less than 1 year after exit
Liverpool are set to appoint David Woodfine as their new assistant sporting director, less than a year after he left the club in his previous role. With Sporting Director Richard…
Read moreLFC News – Squad confirmed vs. Atalanta & another right-back injury
Liverpool’s squad for their Europa League meeting with Atalanta has been confirmed, while Thiago‘s Reds exit may have edged closer. Liverpool confirm 24-man squad for Atalanta Jurgen Klopp‘s side are…
Read moreLiverpool confirm 24-man travelling squad for Atalanta decider
Liverpool have named the 24 players flying to Italy for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie against Atalanta, with only one expected omission. Conor Bradley is the…
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