According to data, 6,052 international visitors to South Africa shot 34,515 animals in 2023, the most recent year for which full statistics are available.
A total of 521 lions were shot for trophies in 2023.
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A total of 521 lions were shot for trophies in 2023.
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Professional Hunters Kill a Shocking Number of Animals in South Africa • The Revelator
Tens of thousands of wild animals, from spring hares to rhinos, died in the name of sport and entertainment in 2023.
therevelator.org
May 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Big cat protections are under attack. 🐯🦁 The Big Cat Public Safety Act helps stop private ownership, roadside zoos, and exploitation of lions, tigers & other wild cats.
Lawmakers are trying to weaken it — and the animals will suffer.
#ProtectBigCats #AnimalRights
support.peta.org/page/94637/a...
Lawmakers are trying to weaken it — and the animals will suffer.
#ProtectBigCats #AnimalRights
support.peta.org/page/94637/a...
Big Cat Public Safety Act is UNDER ATTACK: Act Now to Preserve Big Cat Protections
Urge your representatives, asking them to vote NO on H.R. 7159 and maintain the integrity of the Big Cat Public Safety Act!
support.peta.org
February 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Big cat protections are under attack. 🐯🦁 The Big Cat Public Safety Act helps stop private ownership, roadside zoos, and exploitation of lions, tigers & other wild cats.
Lawmakers are trying to weaken it — and the animals will suffer.
#ProtectBigCats #AnimalRights
support.peta.org/page/94637/a...
Lawmakers are trying to weaken it — and the animals will suffer.
#ProtectBigCats #AnimalRights
support.peta.org/page/94637/a...
World Lion Day: Gorongosa’s lion count is 250+ and growing. Stand with us to protect them.
#WorldLionDay #TeamGorongosa #LionConservation #ProtectBigCats #WildlifeHope #SaveTheLions #ConservationHeroes #RoarForChange #gorongosa #gorongosapark #gorongosanationalpark
#WorldLionDay #TeamGorongosa #LionConservation #ProtectBigCats #WildlifeHope #SaveTheLions #ConservationHeroes #RoarForChange #gorongosa #gorongosapark #gorongosanationalpark
August 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
World Lion Day: Gorongosa’s lion count is 250+ and growing. Stand with us to protect them.
#WorldLionDay #TeamGorongosa #LionConservation #ProtectBigCats #WildlifeHope #SaveTheLions #ConservationHeroes #RoarForChange #gorongosa #gorongosapark #gorongosanationalpark
#WorldLionDay #TeamGorongosa #LionConservation #ProtectBigCats #WildlifeHope #SaveTheLions #ConservationHeroes #RoarForChange #gorongosa #gorongosapark #gorongosanationalpark