The Dark Side of Cub-Petting. Disturbing Welfare Consequences for Big Cats Cubs

Lion cubs sitting on a fallen tree.

A recent study led by New York University and animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS has shed light on the distressing impact of cub petting, a popular wildlife tourist attraction. The research exposes the normalization of touching young lions, the perpetuation of captive breeding, and dire implications for the African lion species. Cub petting involves using […]