Knysna is the crowning jewel of South Africa's famous Garden Route, the coastal stretch known for its beaches, indigenous forests and charming towns. Knysna is situated on a vast lagoon and won fame ...

Many of the parrots at this zoo and breeding center in Durban, South Africa, are rescues, given up by people unprepared for the challenges of owning a large, needy bird. Not only are parrots loud ...

comes from Africa's tropical jungles to roost in residential yards and trees. Some people love them, but others say the birds cause a lot of problems. Photo: Patrick McGroarty/The Wall Street Journal ...