WILDLIFE
A giraffe that wandered into a property in Assagay is recaptured. The animal died soon after because of stress. | SHELLEY KJONSTAD Independent Newspapers
A GROWING number of wild or exotic animals are being forced into captivity in South Africa where they are favoured as pets or used as cash cows by those wanting to make big bucks.
From crocodiles to lion cubs and exotic snakes, various wild animals have been found at residences in South Africa and the outcome doesn’t bode well for the animals or their owners.
Wildlife experts have