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Increase in the number of captive lions in Thailand suggests ineffective legislation

Anna Fourage · Tom Taylor · Edwin Wiek · Vincent Nijman

27 May 2025

In recent decades, the wild population and range of lions has steadily decreased. Lions are currently listed as globally vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. This decline is linked to the trade in body parts (bones, meat, trophies), partially as a replacement for tiger body parts, as well as the export of live animals for the pet and entertainment industry.


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