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HUNTED: Provincial backing to phase out captive lion industry
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Summary: Parliament has advanced reforms to phase out South Africa’s captive lion industry, challenging the new environment minister.
WHO: Parliament, new environment minister
WHAT: Reforms to phase out captive lion industry
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 3:32 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: To challenge industry-aligned wildlife policies
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