A pet monkey from an ex led to exotic business for Benoni breeder

Christo Myburgh said he fell in love with exotic animals after he received two marmosets as a gift

15 February 2024 - 22:14

It was a break-up with an ex who had given Christo Myburgh two marmoset monkeys that led to the East Rand man owning a business where he rescues, houses and breeds some of the 24 exotic animals living on his property...

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