NSPCA frees two tigers kept at Boksburg home
The National Council of SPCAs has freed two white Bengal tigers, which were kept at a Boksburg home.
The tigers had been living in captivity for more than two years.
They were freed as part of the NSPCA's drive to free all exotic animals living in captivity in South Africa.
NSPCA spokesperson Jacques Peacock says that in South Africa, it is legal to keep exotic wildlife without permits.
Peacock says the tigers have been relocated to a more conducive wildlife facility.
“Contrary to popular belief in South Africa, keeping exotic wildlife as pets isn't illegal. Permits are necessary for indigenous wildlife. So, it is quite a common occurrence for people, especially tigers, to keep them in residential properties.
“The NSPCA strongly opposes the keeping and breeding of indigenous and exotic wild species in captivity for purposes other than genuine conservation efforts or rehabilitation and sanctuary purposes in facilities approved by the NSPCA. It is an ongoing battle against the confinement of exotic wild species in South Africa.”
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