Africa: Alarm as parts of endangered animals sold openly
Traditional medicine plays an important part in many African cultures, but in South Africa, some animal conservationists say endangered and threatened species – such as leopards – are being used to make it.
Traditional medicine plays an important part in many African cultures, but in South Africa, some animal conservationists say endangered and threatened species – such as leopards – are being used to make it.
Despite regulations on trade, dead animals used by healers are sold openly in local markets.
Al Jazeera’s Tania Page reports from Johannesburg.
Published On 25 Feb 2018