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Tigers are not native to South Africa, so here are some useful tips on what to do if you encounter a tiger. (AFP)

What to do if you ever encounter a tiger

Tigers are not native to South Africa, so here are some useful tips on what to do if you encounter a tiger

The increase in demand for exotic wildlife as pets is evident throughout the world and, thus, is not a uniquely South African problem. Photo: Supplied

Keeping wild animals in captivity: Is it ever a good idea?

Demand has increased locally, but neither the legislation to ensure that both the animals and people are protected, nor the government’s ability to police it, has improved at the…

A study found that 83% of the animals had started doing more at night — “separating themselves in time rather than in space”. (Mint Images/Londolozi Images)

Nature’s Nocturne: Unfettered human sprawl drives animals into the night

The long-term effect of humans on animals is increasingly well documented

Tigers are not native to South Africa, so here are some useful tips on what to do if you encounter a tiger. (AFP)

High demand for tiger parts fuelling poaching

There is a culture among wealthy people to own tiger parts in order to mount heads and decorate living rooms with rugs made from their pelts.

‘Business should bring about social change’

The business sector in South Africa must play an active role in poverty eradication, Business SA said on Tuesday. CEO Jerry Vilakazi said business should commit to working with…

Sri Lanka says rebels kill nine civilians in south

At least nine civilians were shot dead by suspected Tamil Tiger rebels in southern Sri Lanka, the military said on Friday, two days after 27 people were killed in a bus ambush in…

Govt: Sri Lankan bus victims were shot

Sri Lanka’s military said on Thursday most of the 27 people killed in a bus ambush were shot by rebels as the passengers tried to flee rather than in the blast that struck the…

Sri Lanka rebel planes bomb air force base

The Tamil Tigers air wing bombed a north Sri Lanka air force base before dawn on Monday, the military said, while the Tigers said suicide fighters mounted their biggest ground…