Elephant Collar Deployment for Community Safety
Facing the imminent threat of overpopulated elephants wandering from Songimvelo Game Reserve and potentially being shot by local communities, WeWild Africa intervened by deploying GPS monitoring collars.
Responding to the Plight of the Pongola Elephants
WeWild Africa and Conservation Solutions confront a severe elephant management crisis at Pongola Game Reserve. With elephants trapped in a narrow, cliff-bordered strip, facing poaching and human-wildlife conflicts, the problem has now breached international lines into Eswatini. Through detailed assessments revealing six distressed elephant families, the team faces the formidable challenge, what do we do with the elephants?
Navigating Conservation and Community Dynamics: The Challenges at Mthethomusha Nature Reserve
Misunderstandings following a poacher’s death, Mthethomusha Nature Reserve became a battleground for conservation. WeWild Africa and the Team from MTPA, donning bulletproof vests and mobilizing helicopters amidst heightened risks, had to adopt extreme measures to rescue wildlife in jeopardy.
Rescue of a Shot Rhino
When we heard a rhino cow that had been shot, we immediately stepped in. We treated her bullet wound and simultaneously darted her calf to prevent it from wandering away while the mother was receiving medical attention. She has now recovered from her injuries, showcasing the success of our ability to mobilize emergency response and funding urgently.
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.