Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa
Gris-gris are rooted in traditional African faiths that believe vital powers in animals and nature may be unlocked — to harm, ...
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Mystical beliefs are fueling Senegal’s illegal big cat trade
Lions are the national emblem of Senegal and are considered auspicious by many of its citizens. This has lead to hunting of ...
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Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa
An animal skin vendor displays a strip of lion skin at his market in Tambacounda, Senegal on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. The skins are used to make gris-gris, which are believed to offer wearers ...