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In photos: Rare birds at the Joburg Zoo

The Johannesburg Zoo houses over a hundred species of birds, including eagles, owls, vultures, cranes, pelicans and parrots. Ihsaan Haffejee photographed them. GroundUp visited the zoo recently to see ...
The City of Johannesburg has said the strain of bird flu that has been picked up in the city is not contagious to humans. Despite having recovered over 580 carcasses and a further 243 chicks ...
Nestled in the west of Johannesburg, the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden is a haven for nature enthusiasts. The ...
Bird flu has been confirmed by City Parks in certain parts of Johannesburg. City Parks spokesperson Jenny Moodley said bird flu had been found in Joburg Zoo‚ Westdene Dam‚ Emmarentia Dam and ...
Joburg councillor Nonhlanhla Sifumba‚ MMC for community development‚ noted that the seasonal migration of free roaming birds has aided in the spread of the virus. In the city the disease ...
JOBURG – Who to call if you find a dead bird that could be infected with bird flu. October 5, 2017 Tshepiso Mametela 1 minute read ...