The Wildlife Horrors of Poaching
During a patrol with Hope for Wildlife Helicopter Services and Wildscapes Veterinary Services in a South African reserve, our team encountered the dire consequences of poaching, finding numerous animals, including 9 buffaloes, killed by poachers. A hyena was collared for research to enhance reserve management. This effort, supported by Rhino Connect and the Wildlife Emergency Fund, underscores the urgent need for increased awareness and support to combat poaching.
Return of the Buffalo – New Population of Disease Free Buffalo in Barberton after 80 Years of Absence
WeWildAfrica experts tackle large-scale disease management; successfully reintroducing a herd of disease-free African Buffalo to Barberton Nature Reserve, reviving their presence in an area they hadn’t roamed for over 80 years. This historic operation succeeded alongside the collaboration of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) and Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary.