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A lion has been spotted roaming in the area of the Buffelsdrift Conservancy, which lies on the western boundary of the Dinokeng reserve, between the Roodeplaat Dam and the N1, north of Pretoria.
A lion, named Kwandwe, was captured after roaming around north of Pretoria for most of Thursday morning. It had escaped from the Dinokeng Game Reserve.
SA to ban breeding lions in captivity for hunting The decision was reached following recommendations contained in a study by a special government-appointed panel into the controversial practice. FILE: A lion at the Dinokeng Game Reserve. Picture: dinokengreserve.co.za
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PRETORIA - South Africa on Sunday revealed plans to ban the breeding of lions in captivity for trophy hunting or for tourists to pet, in a bid to promote a more authentic experience.
The decision was reached following recommendations contained in a study by a special government-appointed panel into the controversial practice.
The panel was studying the management and rules governing the hunting, trade and keeping in captivity of lions, elephants, rhino and leopards.
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