8,000 lions

Good news! South Africa’s government recently committed to ban the “lion jails” where about 8,000 lions are trapped and exploited for profit. Now, local conservationists are asking Avaaz’s global community to urge South Africa to extend the protection to all big cats - tigers, cheetahs, leopards and jaguars. Join today to help make their roar louder!  Lions, tigers and other big cats are bred for trophy hunting, cub petting, volun-tourism, and trade…but now we can help make a difference for them!South Africa has over 8,000 lions living in captivity, the largest captive lion population in the world. It is great news that the government wants to ban these “lion jails”. But tigers, cheetahs, leopards and jaguars also need this protection.Conservation groups calling for protecting ALL big cats are asking the Avaaz community to help make their roar louder. So let’s join the call to push South Africa one step further, and when our pride of voices is large enough, we’ll deliver our roar straight to the government! [join now]( Good news! South Africa’s government recently committed to ban the “lion jails” where about 8,000 lions are trapped and exploited for profit. Now, local conservationists are asking Avaaz’s global community to urge South Africa to extend the protection to all big cats - tigers, cheetahs, leopards and jaguars. Join today to help make their roar louder! [join now]( Dear friends, Lions, tigers and other big cats are bred for trophy hunting, cub petting, volun-tourism, and trade…but now we can help make a difference for them! South Africa has over 8,000 lions living in captivity, the largest captive lion population in the world. It is great news that the government wants to ban these “lion jails”. But tigers, cheetahs, leopards and jaguars also need this protection. Conservation groups calling for protecting ALL big cats are asking the Avaaz community to help make their roar louder. So let’s join the call to push South Africa one step further, and when our pride of voices is large enough, we’ll deliver our roar straight to the government! [South Africa: Close All Big Cat Farming Industries!]( Big cats are predators and need a huge amount of space that is nearly impossible to provide in human captivity. Which is why breeding, “jailing” and petting them is so cruel. We should applaud South Africa for making the right decision for lions - this is a significant step! But there is also a risk that other species end up being a replacement for lions if they are not granted the same protections. So join today and invite your friends to become part of the global pride of people calling for a wider captivity and interaction ban that protects all big cats! [South Africa: Close All Big Cat Farming Industries!]( Avaaz members’ love for beings who share this planet with us pushes us to speak up for wildlife again and again. We supported undercover investigations to help shut down poaching networks, busted illegal ivory trades, and bought lands to protect habitat in key areas. Today, let's help end big cat farming industries in South Africa. With love and hope, Ting, Antonia, Nate and the whole Avaaz team Photo credit: Sam Reinders/AP Images for HIS More information: - [Lion Exploitation]( (Humane Society International) - [In conservation-conscious South Africa, some lions bred to be shot]( (VoA) - [South Africa is to shut down captive lion farms. Experts warn the plan needs a deadline]( (The Conservation) - [‘Blood Lions’ no more as South Africa to stop captive breeding of big cats for trophy hunting, traditional medicine]( (Down To Earth) Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 22 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns [here](, or follow us on [Facebook](, [X](, or [Instagram](. You became a member of the Avaaz movement and started receiving these emails when you signed "Join Avaaz!" on 2016-03-01 using the email address {EMAIL}. To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz@avaaz.org to your address book. To change your email address, language settings, or other personal information, [contact us](, or simply [go here to unsubscribe](. To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at [www.avaaz.org/en/contact]( . [Avaaz.org] 27 Union Square West Suite 500 New York, NY 10003 [facebook]( [twitter]( [instagram](