Six essential factors to consider before buying a pet bird or parrot
Thinking of buying a bird? Learn what to consider before bringing home a parrot, cockatiel, or budgie—including cost, space, noise, and care requirements.
Lifestyle
Viral
Nongoma residents caught on camera skinning elephant
The elephant was one of six that had escaped from the nearby Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) on Tuesday.
News
Call to voluntarily exit captive lion industry
South Africa has the world’s largest captive lion population of around 8 000 and the captive lion industry faces escalating ethical, regulatory, conservation and economic hurdles.
News
Johannesburg Zoo ‘captive’ elephants take centre stage in legal battle
Johannesburg Zoo faces legal action from several animal rights groups over elephant captivity. Here’s everything we know.
Cape Town Buzz
Cape Town animal rights group boycotts V&A Waterfront New Year’s fireworks party
Animal rights group CAWF is boycotting the V&A Waterfront’s plan to reintroduce fireworks at its annual New Year’s party.