WHITE lions could be facing a renewed threat of extinction after trophy hunters were offered cut-price deals to shoot them.
The rate for killing the rare animals in South Africa has been slashed from £30,000 to £10,000.
Trophy hunting in the country brings in around £300million, but has taken a massive financial hit because of the Covid pandemic.
Now hunting companies are reducing prices and increasing the number of licences to customers from around the world, including Brits.
One of the main trophies for hunters of the “big five” is the rare white lion.
Continue reading your story on the app
Continue reading your story in the newspaper
YORKSHIRE E.T
Bradford gran: I’ve been abducted by aliens 52 TIMES.. and I can prove it
SPANDAU GAZ CUTS A LONG STORY SHORT
‘No reunion.. I couldn’t bear it’
VEGAS WEDDING FEVER
LAS Vegas is preparing for a British invasion with thousands planning to tie the knot in the biggest party town on the planet.
SAS ADOPT KILL BADGE AFTER BAN REVERSED
Punisher patch used as ‘emblem’ for elite force
Realm riddle
CLASSIC PICTURE IS STILL UNCLEAR
£70k a week footie star's 2 dogs roam lost in street
SAINT-MAXIMIN SLATED
‘I'd be a natural on the box'
BILLY’S TV BRAG
Why aye woke up ..talking in French
BRAIN DISORDER OF GEORDIE TEEN MARY
HARRY SET FOR ENDERS DEBUT
We spot him at soap studio for dream job
FLARE LIGHTS UP GUINEAS
Poetic justice for Bolger and Manning
AFRICAN DREAMS
With cruises that visit South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, CroisiEurope shows off the best that land and water have to offer.
WHERE THE LION ROARS
FLYING WITH MACK AIR IN BOTSWANA
Toyota Hilux Legend 50 And Toyota GR Sports
For more than five decades, the Hilux has been dominating the tar and dirt roads of Southern Africa. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Toyota introduced two special new models. GQ experienced both in Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Botswana: Primal Pleasures
A month spent hopping across some of the most exclusive lodges in the country yields sights to last a lifetime
Can Hunting Save Animals? A Big Cat Biologist Investigates...
Until alternatives are found, banning hunting is unrealistic and could cause more harm than good. Trophy hunting, if managed properly, can contribute to wildlife conservation
10 Best Places To Visit This New Year
The where, when and why of your next globetrotting adventure begins right here. These unspoiled and unexplored destinations will be hot property soon (according to The Lonely Planet Best In Travel 2016 guide), so get packing.
The Bullets Killing More Than Animals
Tourists, with millions of dollars in their pockets, visit Africa in droves to see its wildlife. Dwindling animal populations may kill this lucrative market.
action stations
Natural fish traps in the Okavango
Towards a fairer trade balance between SA and Botswana
In this article, Thomas Harvey, Absa’s head of AgriBusiness in Botswana, provides an overview of the agriculture sector in that country and explores the linkages between the agriculture sectors of Botswana and South Africa.
Jewels from Paris Haute Couture Week 2021 Jewels for Keeps
High jewellery houses from Place Vendome have pulled all stops to create pieces that are simply works of art