Animal Cruelty
An undercover probe by animal rights group Lady Freethinker has revealed the harsh realities behind South Africa's cub petting industry, where tourists interact with lion and tiger cubs under the guise of conservation. Founder Nina Jackel describes the practice as horrific and unnecessary, highlighting a cycle of exploitation that leads to canned hunting and the bone trade. The investigation visited four facilities, documenting distress and poor conditions for the animals.
Imeripotiwa na AI
A woman is being charged with gross animal cruelty after 41 dogs were seized in Östergötland county in 2024. The dogs lived in dire conditions in a house covered in feces, without heat, and competing for food. The woman denies the charges.