HERD in the Wild | Connecting People, Nature and Purpose
This year marked an exciting first for HERD as we took part in Outdoor X, one of South Africa’s leading outdoor lifestyle events.
The Complexities of Setting Up a Research Centre
As the HERD team continues building the in Memory of Limpopo Research Centre, our attention now turns to the inside of the centre: what lies at its heart, and what is needed to make this dream a fully functioning reality? While starting the build is a major accomplishment, setting up a fully equipped research centre … Continued
Grateful Hearts & Honouring Kindness | HERD Thank You Blog
As March 2026 concludes, the HERD Team would like to take a moment to reflect with gratitude and extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible donors, supporters, and followers. Your generosity and unwavering support make everything we do possible, from caring for the Jabulani Herd and protecting their environment to uplifting the communities around us. … Continued
Protecting Wildlife, One Essential at a Time
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Every year on 3 March, people across the globe come together to celebrate World Wildlife Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the incredible diversity of life on our planet and the urgent need to protect it. Wildlife plays a vital role in maintaining ecosystems, from the smallest pollinators to the largest land mammals, yet … Continued
Matriarch Tokwe on the Run After Wild Elephants & A Night Search Mission
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We have realised what is missing in our emergency kit and that’s new radios and strong spotlights for moments like this. We are appealing to you to help us raise funds just for this need. You can sponsor radios and spotlights by donating to these items on our wishlist here: ? SPOTLIGHTS > ? RADIOS … Continued
A Health Update on Nungu the Sheep, Surrogate Mother to Elephants & Rhinos
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Nungu and Lammie are our incredible surrogate sheep who helped to raise not only Khanyisa but many other elephant and rhino calves over the years. Nungu is around 14 years old and is starting to show signs of old age. Her condition appears to be diminishing in spite of there not being anything clearly wrong … Continued
Nungu the Nurturer | A Companion Sheep To Elephant Orphans
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When it comes to raising orphaned elephant calves, friendship and the loving touch of a kind and caring soul is vital for the orphan. The companion sheep of HERD know this to be true and work around the clock to ensure that the young elephants at the orphanage feel safe and warm and cherished. This … Continued
