Where Cape Town’s animals used to roam
Much has changed in Cape Town over the years, including the animals who call the laid-back seaside city home. In the Mother City’s decades come and gone, animals played somewhat of a bigger role in the daily lives of locals and were seen freely frolicking across landscapes in a way they rarely do today.
1. Donkeys
Often referred to as beasts of burden, donkeys used to form an important part of Cape Town’s transportation mode in earlier years.
These four-legged animals were used to cart supplies and other goods around the Mother City and made their way to the continent from Europe in 1656.
In parts of the Cape, donkeys were even used to thresh wheat by stepping on ears of wheat to ensure they were separated from the stalks for optimal growth.
Source: capetownetc.com
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