 South Africa has 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 personnel 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 lipids. The decision is yet to be formulated into policy and is likely to set the government on a collision course with the powerful multi-million dollar lion captive breeding industry. The minister cautioned that the recommendations were not aimed at stifling the hunting industry. So you get notified about fresh news updates.