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A Message From Willinton Three Years of Milk Bottles, Elephant Sunsets & Baby Rumbles During Lockdown around the world, we all saw how important our carers and nurses were. How vital they are as essential workers but also how overlooked they often are. When people around the world were rightfully hanging out of their windows … Continued
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I like walking in our reserve. I walk to see how the green thorn and marula trees are faring, which fruits have dropped, to smell the rain waiting to fall, and hear distant trumpets of wild herds. I like having my feet on the earth, pacing over dirt paths roamed by lions and leopards. I … Continued
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Community development is a term that has been used within all spheres of business. It directly relates to the wellbeing of communities outside of your direct business operations. It involves the act of giving back and gives companies the opportunity to get involved in projects that add value outside the standard business context where goods … Continued
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One of the challenges faced by humans since the beginning of our existence is the occurrence of pests. Where there are humans, pests tend to follow. The management, or rather lack thereof, can have severe effects on human and animal health. Pest control started as early as the days of the cavemen, swatting flies and … Continued
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Listen to Elephant Manager Tigere as he explains elephant bull Fishan’s role in the Jabulani herd. After he fractured his leg in 2018, elephant bull Fishan grew closer to the elephant cows and the youngsters. His injury made him vulnerable, and he could no longer share a section of the homestead with his … Continued
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We will never be able to fully express just how grateful we are for every single one of our supporters. We truly appreciate every selfless action, every kind comment, and every donation of every size. There are so many different people and organisations who have contributed to HERD and helped us to care for the … Continued
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Today is GlobalGiving’s annual July Bonus Day! This year, we’re raising funds for elephant bull Fishan. You can donate to our Fishan project here. Fishan was born around 1989, and he was part of the original herd that was rescued from Zimbabwe. In September 2018, Fishan stepped into a deep hole and fractured the ulna bone … Continued
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HERD and Vet Books for Africa recently embarked on a Rabies awareness campaign in the Bushbuckridge/ Acornhoek community, near to our reserve in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Vet Books for Africa is a student-run venture based at the University of Pretoria’s Onderstepoort Veterinary Campus. Established in 1993, the venture is aimed at empowering and strengthening bonds between … Continued
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Discover more about the latest research project being carried out at HERD, by Marco Reynders, who is studying a Masters at the University of Pretoria. I’m Marco Reynders. I study at the University of Pretoria. I’m doing a masters in animal production and quality. My study looks at the effect of feed management on … Continued
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Join us for a fun and healthy celebration of life and elephants over the weekend of World Elephant Day 12-14 August 2022, as we walk, run, cycle or do any form of exercise to raise funds and awareness for elephants for HERD’s Trails for Trunks Event! The event will run on the weekend from 12-14 … Continued
