SANParks clears five buffalo to be auctioned at wildlife festival
ADDO - South African National Parks has tested five buffalo in Addo Elephant National Park for diseases of concern, and all have been cleared.
The buffalo will be auctioned off at the Kirkwood Wildlife Festival in late June, with the proceeds going towards conservation projects.
This marks the 24th year SANParks has backed the festival.
Kirkwood Wildlife Festival auctioneer, Johan Swart, says most buyers use the buffalo as breeding bulls and for hunting purposes.
Swart says the festival attracts over 50 thousand visitors globally and generates R10-million in revenue.
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