Wildlife Trade for Belief-Based Use: Insights From Traditional Healers in South Africa

Overview of attention for article published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, June 2022

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In South Africa an estimated 8,000 lions are bred and kept in captivity for commercial purposes in more than 350 facilities.

The cats are in danger of trophy hunting, and their bones are sought after for use in traditional medicine In South Africa an…

These big cats are exploited in a variety of different ways including interactive cub “petting” tourism, “canned” trophy…

In South Africa an estimated 8,000 lions are bred and kept in captivity for commercial purposes in more than 350 facilities.

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