@bloodlions.bsky.social
Animals aren’t driven by instinct alone. Science shows mammals and birds are sentient — they feel joy, fear, pain and comfort. Recognising sentience shifts welfare from simply avoiding suffering to ensuring animals’ physical and mental well-being. More 👉 bloodlions.org/theyfeeltoo1/
December 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Animals aren’t driven by instinct alone. Science shows mammals and birds are sentient — they feel joy, fear, pain and comfort. Recognising sentience shifts welfare from simply avoiding suffering to ensuring animals’ physical and mental well-being. More 👉 bloodlions.org/theyfeeltoo1/
Political fallout from DA’s decision to remove George from his position as Minister of Environment continues. It is still not clear why Steenhuisen wanted Aucamp to be in this post, but it will lead to claim that the lobby has “captured” this ministry. More 👉 tinyurl.com/ymtr7my6
November 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Political fallout from DA’s decision to remove George from his position as Minister of Environment continues. It is still not clear why Steenhuisen wanted Aucamp to be in this post, but it will lead to claim that the lobby has “captured” this ministry. More 👉 tinyurl.com/ymtr7my6
📢BREAKING NEWS: Singapore seized 35.7 kg of SA rhino horn + 150 kg of predator bones, claws & teeth en route to Laos. SA bans trade in rhino horn & lion bones, yet illicit networks persist. The captive lion industry must close. #BredForTheBullet More 👉 tinyurl.com/2r6vh7bb
November 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📢BREAKING NEWS: Singapore seized 35.7 kg of SA rhino horn + 150 kg of predator bones, claws & teeth en route to Laos. SA bans trade in rhino horn & lion bones, yet illicit networks persist. The captive lion industry must close. #BredForTheBullet More 👉 tinyurl.com/2r6vh7bb
We trust Minister Aucamp will continue the democratic process, which is firmly rooted in science & fully in line with his party’s Resolution, to end the captive lion industry. Ex-Minister George spoke out against “canned” lion hunting and this is what he said 👉 tinyurl.com/2nfmjkrf
November 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We trust Minister Aucamp will continue the democratic process, which is firmly rooted in science & fully in line with his party’s Resolution, to end the captive lion industry. Ex-Minister George spoke out against “canned” lion hunting and this is what he said 👉 tinyurl.com/2nfmjkrf
📢 BLOOD LIONS STATEMENT 📢 We trust DA Minister Aucamp of Environment to will continue the democratic process to close commercial captive lion industry, which is not only rooted in science but is also fully in line with his party’s Resolution from 2023. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/4bk9exkn
November 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
📢 BLOOD LIONS STATEMENT 📢 We trust DA Minister Aucamp of Environment to will continue the democratic process to close commercial captive lion industry, which is not only rooted in science but is also fully in line with his party’s Resolution from 2023. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/4bk9exkn
🆘 WE NEED YOUR HELP 🆘 DA leader John Steenhuisen has asked Pres. Ramaphosa to remove Minister Dion George — a key ally in ending SA’s captive lion industry. His proposed replacement, Willie Aucamp, has deep ties to commercial captive wildlife industry. Take action now & write to President and DA!
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
🆘 WE NEED YOUR HELP 🆘 DA leader John Steenhuisen has asked Pres. Ramaphosa to remove Minister Dion George — a key ally in ending SA’s captive lion industry. His proposed replacement, Willie Aucamp, has deep ties to commercial captive wildlife industry. Take action now & write to President and DA!
Playing with cubs, walking with lions or taking predator selfies fuels a cruel industry ⛓️🦁⛓️ — not conservation. ‼️ Cubs aren’t orphaned. ‼️ They’re bred for profit. Say no to captivity and help end their suffering. Be the change. #TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity #KillingThemSoftly
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Playing with cubs, walking with lions or taking predator selfies fuels a cruel industry ⛓️🦁⛓️ — not conservation. ‼️ Cubs aren’t orphaned. ‼️ They’re bred for profit. Say no to captivity and help end their suffering. Be the change. #TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity #KillingThemSoftly
📢 Want to visit a big cat facility but not sure which are ethical? Youth For Lions has created a list of 🚩RED FLAGS🚩 to help you spot parks that exploit predators through breeding, petting & trade. Support true sanctuaries only. Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/yw7sty8b
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
📢 Want to visit a big cat facility but not sure which are ethical? Youth For Lions has created a list of 🚩RED FLAGS🚩 to help you spot parks that exploit predators through breeding, petting & trade. Support true sanctuaries only. Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/yw7sty8b
📢 YOU’RE KILLING THEM SOFTLY 📢
Paying to pet, walk or watch captive lions fuels cruelty for profit ❌🦁 Their lives are short, their suffering real. You’re not helping them — you’re killing them softly.
🟢 Say no to captivity.
🟢 Say no to exploitation.
#TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity
Paying to pet, walk or watch captive lions fuels cruelty for profit ❌🦁 Their lives are short, their suffering real. You’re not helping them — you’re killing them softly.
🟢 Say no to captivity.
🟢 Say no to exploitation.
#TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity
November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
📢 YOU’RE KILLING THEM SOFTLY 📢
Paying to pet, walk or watch captive lions fuels cruelty for profit ❌🦁 Their lives are short, their suffering real. You’re not helping them — you’re killing them softly.
🟢 Say no to captivity.
🟢 Say no to exploitation.
#TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity
Paying to pet, walk or watch captive lions fuels cruelty for profit ❌🦁 Their lives are short, their suffering real. You’re not helping them — you’re killing them softly.
🟢 Say no to captivity.
🟢 Say no to exploitation.
#TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity
Blood Lions & @ecotrainingafrica spoke with @travelweeklyus about overcrowding at the Serengeti Mara River crossing. The debate highlights urgent issues in ethical wildlife tourism—guest expectations, guide challenges & trade responsibility. Listen to full podcast 🎧👉: tinyurl.com/58tcypwy
'
'
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Blood Lions & @ecotrainingafrica spoke with @travelweeklyus about overcrowding at the Serengeti Mara River crossing. The debate highlights urgent issues in ethical wildlife tourism—guest expectations, guide challenges & trade responsibility. Listen to full podcast 🎧👉: tinyurl.com/58tcypwy
'
'
South Africa is top global wildlife supplier, exporting 16+ million live wild animals (2013–2023), incl. 5,500 predators. Many go to China and Vietnam with poor welfare records, fueling trade in bones, skins & meat. SA has a moral obligation to protect these animals. #TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity
October 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
South Africa is top global wildlife supplier, exporting 16+ million live wild animals (2013–2023), incl. 5,500 predators. Many go to China and Vietnam with poor welfare records, fueling trade in bones, skins & meat. SA has a moral obligation to protect these animals. #TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity
❓Does captive lion breeding aid conservation❓
Research by Blood Lions & @WorldAnimalProtection finds:
❌ Demand not met
❓ Preferences mixed
❓ Costs unclear
❓ Restocking uncertain
‼️ Illegal trade rife
➡️ Captive lion breeding offers NO conservation benefit for wild lions. #CancelCaptivity
Research by Blood Lions & @WorldAnimalProtection finds:
❌ Demand not met
❓ Preferences mixed
❓ Costs unclear
❓ Restocking uncertain
‼️ Illegal trade rife
➡️ Captive lion breeding offers NO conservation benefit for wild lions. #CancelCaptivity
October 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
❓Does captive lion breeding aid conservation❓
Research by Blood Lions & @WorldAnimalProtection finds:
❌ Demand not met
❓ Preferences mixed
❓ Costs unclear
❓ Restocking uncertain
‼️ Illegal trade rife
➡️ Captive lion breeding offers NO conservation benefit for wild lions. #CancelCaptivity
Research by Blood Lions & @WorldAnimalProtection finds:
❌ Demand not met
❓ Preferences mixed
❓ Costs unclear
❓ Restocking uncertain
‼️ Illegal trade rife
➡️ Captive lion breeding offers NO conservation benefit for wild lions. #CancelCaptivity
In SA’s captive predator industry lions & other predators suffer deeply. Poor diets, disease, stress & confinement lead to obesity, injury, pacing, self-mutilation & mental distress. Their welfare is compromised for profit. #TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity More: bloodlions.org/theyfeeltoo6/
October 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
In SA’s captive predator industry lions & other predators suffer deeply. Poor diets, disease, stress & confinement lead to obesity, injury, pacing, self-mutilation & mental distress. Their welfare is compromised for profit. #TheyFeelToo #CancelCaptivity More: bloodlions.org/theyfeeltoo6/
❓Does captive lion breeding help conservation❓Research by Blood Lions & @WorldAnimalProtection shows
🦁 Little evidence of wild lions used to restock farms
🦁 Criminal links & weak enforcement enable laundering of wild parts
➡️ No proof lion farming benefits wild lions. #CancelCaptivity #BornToLiveWild
🦁 Little evidence of wild lions used to restock farms
🦁 Criminal links & weak enforcement enable laundering of wild parts
➡️ No proof lion farming benefits wild lions. #CancelCaptivity #BornToLiveWild
October 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
❓Does captive lion breeding help conservation❓Research by Blood Lions & @WorldAnimalProtection shows
🦁 Little evidence of wild lions used to restock farms
🦁 Criminal links & weak enforcement enable laundering of wild parts
➡️ No proof lion farming benefits wild lions. #CancelCaptivity #BornToLiveWild
🦁 Little evidence of wild lions used to restock farms
🦁 Criminal links & weak enforcement enable laundering of wild parts
➡️ No proof lion farming benefits wild lions. #CancelCaptivity #BornToLiveWild
📸 #KeepItWild Challenge! Reminder 📸 Submit your wild big cat photo + background story by 24 Oct 2025. Open to all photographers 👉 tinyurl.com/59ka8b43. Entries will join an open letter to SA’s Minister urging a ban on captive lion breeding. Share & take action! #CancelCaptivity
October 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📸 #KeepItWild Challenge! Reminder 📸 Submit your wild big cat photo + background story by 24 Oct 2025. Open to all photographers 👉 tinyurl.com/59ka8b43. Entries will join an open letter to SA’s Minister urging a ban on captive lion breeding. Share & take action! #CancelCaptivity
In SAs commercial predator industry not only lions, but leopards, cheetahs, servals, tigers & more are bred. Torn from mothers, used for petting & photo props, sold to zoos, and traded for parts. Their suffering is the same. #TheyFeelToo Time to #CancelCaptivity More: tinyurl.com/7426xs8a
October 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
In SAs commercial predator industry not only lions, but leopards, cheetahs, servals, tigers & more are bred. Torn from mothers, used for petting & photo props, sold to zoos, and traded for parts. Their suffering is the same. #TheyFeelToo Time to #CancelCaptivity More: tinyurl.com/7426xs8a
❓Does captive lion breeding help conservation❓Blood Lions & @WorldAnimalProtection reviewed existing research:
🦁 Consumers still prefer wild parts
🦁 Demand may even grow
🦁 No proof farmed parts are cheaper
➡️ Little to no evidence it eases pressure on wild lions.
More: tinyurl.com/3nu43mh4
🦁 Consumers still prefer wild parts
🦁 Demand may even grow
🦁 No proof farmed parts are cheaper
➡️ Little to no evidence it eases pressure on wild lions.
More: tinyurl.com/3nu43mh4
October 14, 2025 at 7:46 AM
❓Does captive lion breeding help conservation❓Blood Lions & @WorldAnimalProtection reviewed existing research:
🦁 Consumers still prefer wild parts
🦁 Demand may even grow
🦁 No proof farmed parts are cheaper
➡️ Little to no evidence it eases pressure on wild lions.
More: tinyurl.com/3nu43mh4
🦁 Consumers still prefer wild parts
🦁 Demand may even grow
🦁 No proof farmed parts are cheaper
➡️ Little to no evidence it eases pressure on wild lions.
More: tinyurl.com/3nu43mh4
South Africa’s captive lion population is nearly 3x our wild population. In addition to 8,000 captive lions, thousands of other predators are exploited commercially. Contrary to industry claims, commercial captive breeding of lions has no conservation value. More: tinyurl.com/mrrjwdj3
October 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
South Africa’s captive lion population is nearly 3x our wild population. In addition to 8,000 captive lions, thousands of other predators are exploited commercially. Contrary to industry claims, commercial captive breeding of lions has no conservation value. More: tinyurl.com/mrrjwdj3
Rarities, like white lions, lions with dark manes, or white tigers are widely bred in SAs captive predator industry for their trophy hunting value. They’re bred from small founder populations causing inbreeding & welfare issues. #TheyFeelToo Time to #CancelCaptivity More tinyurl.com/7426xs8a
October 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Rarities, like white lions, lions with dark manes, or white tigers are widely bred in SAs captive predator industry for their trophy hunting value. They’re bred from small founder populations causing inbreeding & welfare issues. #TheyFeelToo Time to #CancelCaptivity More tinyurl.com/7426xs8a
Can commercial captive lion breeding in South Africa ease pressures on wild lions? Blood Lions & @World Animal Protection reviewed 160+ studies on consumer preferences, supply & demand, costs, restocking and illegal activities. Stay tuned as we share our findings. More: tinyurl.com/378743cz
October 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Can commercial captive lion breeding in South Africa ease pressures on wild lions? Blood Lions & @World Animal Protection reviewed 160+ studies on consumer preferences, supply & demand, costs, restocking and illegal activities. Stay tuned as we share our findings. More: tinyurl.com/378743cz
Shocking safari scenes—from charging elephants in Botswana to chaos in Tanzania’s Serengeti —raise concerns about unsafe & unethical wildlife tourism. In @ATTA webinar we explored the causes & links to captive tourism, urging integrity & respect in the industry. Watch: tinyurl.com/442wfs39
October 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Shocking safari scenes—from charging elephants in Botswana to chaos in Tanzania’s Serengeti —raise concerns about unsafe & unethical wildlife tourism. In @ATTA webinar we explored the causes & links to captive tourism, urging integrity & respect in the industry. Watch: tinyurl.com/442wfs39
Stripes, Manes & Myths - South Africa’s predator industry breeds ligers - cross-breed between male lion & female tiger. Ligers have no conservation value. Many suffer birth defects, cancer, organ failure & short lifespans. Bred for profit & entertainment. More: bloodlions.org/liger_facts/
October 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Stripes, Manes & Myths - South Africa’s predator industry breeds ligers - cross-breed between male lion & female tiger. Ligers have no conservation value. Many suffer birth defects, cancer, organ failure & short lifespans. Bred for profit & entertainment. More: bloodlions.org/liger_facts/
South Africa’s captive predator industry is tied to tiger trade in SE Asia. Tigers are speed-bred in squalid farms, butchered for bones, claws & teeth made into jewelry and skins & meat to feed luxury markets. Extinction for sale. #TigerMafia #CancelCaptivity More: tinyurl.com/5adccdnf
September 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
South Africa’s captive predator industry is tied to tiger trade in SE Asia. Tigers are speed-bred in squalid farms, butchered for bones, claws & teeth made into jewelry and skins & meat to feed luxury markets. Extinction for sale. #TigerMafia #CancelCaptivity More: tinyurl.com/5adccdnf
📢 Exciting news 📢 Dr Neil D’Cruze joins the Blood Lions Board of Directors. With 20+ years experience in conservation & animal welfare, his expertise in wildlife trade and human-wildlife conflict will strengthen our advocacy, research & policy efforts for captive predators. Welcome, Neil!
September 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
📢 Exciting news 📢 Dr Neil D’Cruze joins the Blood Lions Board of Directors. With 20+ years experience in conservation & animal welfare, his expertise in wildlife trade and human-wildlife conflict will strengthen our advocacy, research & policy efforts for captive predators. Welcome, Neil!
This South African #HeritageDay, we celebrate not only our rich and diverse cultures but also our natural heritage. Lions symbolise strength, courage and ancestral power, woven into our stories and identity.Let’s honour them wild and free.
#CancelCaptivity#HeritageDay2025
Photo credit: Katie Nicolle
#CancelCaptivity#HeritageDay2025
Photo credit: Katie Nicolle
September 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
This South African #HeritageDay, we celebrate not only our rich and diverse cultures but also our natural heritage. Lions symbolise strength, courage and ancestral power, woven into our stories and identity.Let’s honour them wild and free.
#CancelCaptivity#HeritageDay2025
Photo credit: Katie Nicolle
#CancelCaptivity#HeritageDay2025
Photo credit: Katie Nicolle