SA government continues to defend odious trade in tigers

SA government continues to defend odious trade in tigers

In sticking to a very narrow interpretation of the CITES regulations, and failing to introduce appropriate protective regulations, South Africa is enabling the trade in tigers.

SA government continues to defend odious trade in tigers, perpetuating their suffering in captivity - Conservation Action Trust

By sticking to a narrow interpretation of export permit requirements, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George is missing a golden opportunity to end the rampant exploitation of tigers in South Africa, and create international goodwill.   A tiger in the wild. Between 2016 and 2021 nearly 200 live tigers were exported from South Africa. (Photo: Wiki Commons)   An article in Daily Maverick about a mutilated and malnourished…