What does a teddy bear mistaken for a tiger reveal about the troubling realities of South Africa’s captive big cat trade?
The recent incident in Shallcross, Durban , where a teddy bear was mistaken for a tiger, has raised questions about the presence of tigers in South Africa n suburbs. Picture: Timothy Bernard / Independent NewspapersThe recent incident in Shallcross, Durban , where a teddy bear was mistaken for a tiger, has raised questions about the presence of tigers in South Africa n suburbs.
A panic-stricken resident sent a voice note to the Shallcross Community Policing Forum in Durban, stating that she spotted a tiger and its babies under a tree in the bushes along Madho Road on Tuesday. In South Africa, tigers are not found in the wild because they are not native to the region. Miles said there are currently over 600 tigers estimated to be kept in captivity, kept in private breeding facilities, zoos, and tourist attractions.
Director FOUR PAWS South Africa Fiona Miles in LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary. © FOUR PAWS | Jasmine Duthie
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