Lethal Risks of the Elephant Intrusions at Palabora Mining Zone
Phalaborwa, near Kruger, grapples with a growing challenge: elephants breaking into the Palabora Mining Company area, turning roads at night into lethal danger zones for both humans and elephants. WeWild Africa steps in to manage the breakouts, saving lives. We are now constructing a new fence in collaboration with Balule Private Game Reserve.
Emergency Action to Free Snared Elephant from Death
An urgent call from Mala Mala Game Reserve set WeWild Africa’s team into immediate action for a critical mission: rescuing a young elephant caught in a life-threatening snare. The operation required the funding for rapid aerial deployment and expert veterinary care.
Another First for Elephant Conservation: Translocating family groups from Tembe Elephant Park
WeWild Africa’s latest conservation triumph shines with the successful relocation of Tembe elephants, renowned for their majestic tusk genetics, to the esteemed Phinda Private Game Reserve. Each successful relocation enriches our experience and expertise, positioning WeWild Africa at the forefront of global conservation. Our team’s commitment to learning, adapting, and building knowledge ensures the safe and effective relocation of every animal in Africa.
Securing the Last Tuskers of Africa
Tembe Elephant is a Big 5 reserve established in 1983 at the behest of the late Chief Mzimba Tembe, to protect both his people, the indigenous elephant population, and the unique sand forest environment which they roamed. Today, WeWild Africa is helping to both protect and further the conservation impact of these elephants with translocations.
Challenge, Grit, and Perseverance Rescuing Elephants in the Heart of Mozambique
Confronted with obstacles like branches shattering windshields and the necessity to carve new paths through dense bush for nighttime elephant loading in the heart of wild Mozambique, this operation tested our resolve, expertise, endurance, and sheer grit. Our elephant relocation to Zinave National Park stands as one of our most formidable challenges yet.