From Furry to Scaly: South Africans Embrace Pandemic Pets

South Africa has seen a jump in pet sales during the coronavirus pandemic — and not just for guard dogs, which are common because of a high crime rate. South Africa’s pet shops say in a world of social distancing, people are finding companionship in a range of furry and even slithering animals. Linda Givetash reports from Johannesburg. Camera: Zaheer Cassim