Reading the Signs in the Sand
How many times have you been out on a game drive and something just feels different? Not necessarily dramatic. Not
The Day the Lions Led the Traffic
Some wildlife encounters arrive quietly. Others unfold like a perfectly written story where, for a few moments, you feel as
Fake Wildlife, Real Consequences: How AI Imagery Shapes Dangerous Expectations
Stephanie Klarmann & Gabby Sykora This blog brings together perspectives from Youth for Lions and the youth conservation storytelling space
A Lioness, a Breath, and the Space Between
Gabby Sykora (Youth For Lions ambassador) There are wildlife moments that stay with you because of what you see, and
Is ‘Canned’ Hunting Actually Illegal in South Africa?
Captive predator industry proponents regularly use the narrative that ‘canned’ hunting is illegal in South Africa, but the reality is
The Power of Educating our Youth
I believe that educating adolescents and youth is fundamental in changing attitudes and behaviours in any conservation effort. Education not
I want to see a big cat up close, but should I?
How can we tell if a captive facility is one that we should support or avoid? With so many predator
A visit to the zoo or a captive wildlife facility – education or edutainment?
There are some heated debates about the value of captive wildlife facilities and zoos. Many are firmly situated in the
Lions Classified as Farm Animals. Why You Should Care
Humans have been domesticating and farming animals for decades, millennia even. However, people all around the world are becoming so
Creating Awareness with Tomorrow’s Leaders
Welcome to the new YouthForLions Blog, and welcome to our very first blog post. For those of you who don’t know
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