Baby Elephant Bull, Phabeni’s Health Update – PART 1

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During the month of March 2024, we encountered a few weeks of ups and downs when it came to Phabeniโ€™s health. This is always stressful for the team as calves are so fragile and can make a turn for the worse quickly without you knowing why. While Phabeni is doing well now, we wanted to … Continued

Why The Elephants Are On Contraception & What It Means

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Once the elephants in our herd become sexually mature, they need to be put onto contraception, as a matter of South African legislation that makes it illegal for semi captive elephants like ours, who rely on human care and support, to breed. Before these rules and regulations were put into effect by the Department of … Continued

An Inspiring Q&A with Wildlife Vet, Dr Peter Rogers

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For World Veterinary Day, we are celebrating all the incredible wildlife vets who have played vital roles in our work with elephants and other animals over the years: Dr Peter Rogers and the team at Provet Wildlife Services, Dr Johan Marais of Saving the Survivors, and Dr Ben Muller who accompanied Adine and Khanyisa after … Continued