The Environmental Investigation Agency reports that twenty elephant tusks have been seized in northern Botswana, the loss of at least ten elephants, with no arrests yet made and trafficking networks across the region showing signs of scaling up.
Twenty Tusks, Ten Elephants: Botswana Ivory Seizure Warns of a Resurgent Trade Read More »
A new documentary calls trophy hunting ‘not black and white’. We agree, but the evidence is worse than the film lets on. Point by point, with the figures: the revenue that never arrives, the land the industry has abandoned, the collapse ‘it pays it stays’ has presided over, and the way ‘culling’ is used to sell the hunt.
The Uncomfortable Truth About Trophy Hunting: The Numbers the Documentary Left Out Read More »
Yesterday, LionAid met with Ministers and officials at the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). We arrived with a clear message, backed by 11 years of tireless campaigning and the support of hundreds of thousands of you.
The outcome, however, was a bitter pill to…
The Line in the Sand: Why is the UK Government still stalling on Trophy Hunting? Read More »
Some of you won’t know, but back in 2022, 11 of us decided to climb Africa’s highest mountain to raise money to start LionAid’s project in Merrueshi, Kenya. We raised enough money to get that project started and we are still raising money today to keep the project moving forward. The project…
Conquering Kilimanjaro to save lions!! Read More »
The tall grasses of the Mara didn’t part as easily as they once did. For a magnificent lion we will call Tau, a pride male whose golden mane was now peppered with the grey of many seasons, the world was becoming a much smaller, quieter place.
The Shrinking Horizon
Decades ago, Tau’s ancestors ruled…
The shrinking horizon Read More »
For years, we have been told that a ban is “coming.” We’ve seen manifestos pledged, Private Members’ Bills introduced, and passionate debates in the House of Commons. Yet, as of March 2026, the UK remains a destination for the “souvenirs” of a dying industry.
At LionAid, our stance has never…
The Line in the Sand: Why the UK Must Finally Shut the Door on Trophy Hunting Read More »
US Secretary of the Interior writes to UK Environment Secretary to express displeasure about Labour’s Manifesto Pledge to ban the import of hunting trophies.
Last week, Doug Burgum, the US interior secretary, warned of “unintended consequences” from the Government’s proposed crackdown on hunters…
Happy Christmas from LionAid!
As the year draws to a close and the festive season is upon us, the entire team at LionAid would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our incredible followers and supporters around the globe.
We wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas filled with joy,…
We would like to wish all our followers a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Read More »
Is Botswana seriously contemplating reviving lion trophy hunting? There are strong hints:
President Boko: “Botswana is ranked number one globally for megafauna conservation, proudly hosting the most significant African elephant population. While wildlife remains the cornerstone of our tourism…
Is Botswana seriously contemplating reviving lion trophy hunting? There are strong hints Read More »
As promised, we are now further exploring the topic we posted here last week – Trophy Hunting as a Wildlife Crime.
For this report, we only looked closely at Tanzania. But the same issues discussed here equally applies to very many other African nations involved in trophy hunting. However, there is…
Part Two of Trophy Hunting as a Wildlife Crime Read More »
The weight of well-documented evidence against trophy hunting operators is voluminous and compelling. Yet many in academic circles, international organizations like CITES and the IUCN, of course among trophy hunting lobbying organisations like Safari Club International, Dallas Safari Club, CIC, and…
Trophy hunting should be considered a wildlife crime Read More »
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. It’s a profound loss for the world, especially for the conservation community and we will remember her, with immense gratitude.
My tribute to her incredible life:
The news of Dr. Jane Goodall’s passing yesterday fills me with a deep…
A Tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall: An Enduring Legacy of Hope and Determination Read More »
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