African donkeys butchered to feed China's demand for skins

[Article] Bludgeoned to death before being skinned in backyards and clandestine slaughterhouses - South Africa's donkeys are in the grip of a brutal, illegal cull spurred by demand for Chinese traditional medicine. Now the country is considering formalising the trade, following the example of Kenya and Botswana.

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It may be surprising, but these South African donkeys have become a target for ruthless criminal gangs. That's because the gelatin in their skin is sought after in Chinese traditional medicine. Six of Ikgopeleng's nine animals have been stolen.Ikgopeleng Tsietsoane, donkey owner:"The community is very...
This article was published Monday, 5 June, 2017 by AFP (339 words)
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