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A wildlife veterinary non-profit organisation

20/11/2024

Urgent Appeal: Help Us Rebuild Our Emergency Fund 🚨

As we approach the festive season, we brace ourselves for what has sadly become a recurring reality. The past few years have shown a troubling spike in snaring incidents during this time. These cruel traps cause unimaginable suffering, leaving us racing against the clock to save the lives of affected wildlife.

Additionally, every year, at least one animal manages to escape the boundaries of a protected area, placing themselves in great danger and requiring immediate intervention from our dedicated team. These emergencies strain our resources, and right now, our Emergency Fund is empty.

Your contribution, no matter the size, could be the difference between life and death for an animal in need.

To donate to our emergency fund:
https://www.givengain.com/campaign/support-for-emergencies

14/11/2024

African Wildlife Vets assisted Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife with another dehorning operation recently , successfully dehorning 47 rhinos in just three days. This effort wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our donors and partners, The Cycle of Life and Conservation Beyond Borders. Thank you for helping us protect these incredible animals! 🦏

11/11/2024

The satisfying sound of removing a snare.

Recently, a hyena with a snare around its neck was reported in Manyeleti Game Reserve. Luckily, she had a tracking collar for easy monitoring. On the night planned to dart her, she unexpectedly moved into Kruger National Park, prompting the team to shift focus to other snared hyenas in Manyeleti.

Though initially unsuccessful, the team later tracked her back in the reserve and removed the snare. This moment highlights the vital role of technology in conservation.

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04/11/2024

Dr Chris Smith assisted with the capture of a leopard that was found in a rural community outside of a protected area. The leopard had been previously collared and this enabled the conservation team to easily locate her.

While leopards naturally occur outside of protected areas, she posed a risk to the local community and their livestock and a decision was therefore made to relocate her back to the safety of a reserve.

Jana Meyer of Hope for Wildlife Helicopter Services assisted with the operation, enabling Chris to skilfully dart the leopard from the air.

A huge thank you to Blankets for Baby Rhinos for their constant support for our emergency operations and enabling us to respond to incidents like this.

Thank you to and Hope for Wildlife Helicopter Services for their contribution to the operation.

28/10/2024

Here’s Dr Rowan Leeming in action with his tool of choice, STIHL ! 🦏 In case you missed his article on , you can read it here: https://africanwildlifevets.org/the-tool-of-choice-dr-rowan-leemings-insight-into-rhino-dehorning-with-stihlchainsaws/

24/10/2024

Save the Date! 📆

We’re hosting our 6th annual Hit & Run event from the 7th-8th of March 2025. 🏏 It’s going to be bigger & better than before!

Watch this space for more information & announcements!

23/10/2024

Donor Spotlight: 📣

We are thrilled to shine a light on Vulcan, for their generous sponsorship of essential uniform items for our dedicated vets working in the field. Vulcan’s support ensures that our vets are not only equipped to handle the challenging conditions they face but are also comfortable and protected while they work in the field. 🌿

A heartfelt thank you to Vulcan for standing with African Wildlife Vets and supporting the vital work of wildlife conservation.

17/10/2024

“When I started my career, I never thought that I would be taking a chainsaw to a rhino horn as much as we do, but then again, I never imagined I would see the absolute brutality that these animals go through.”

We extend our sincere gratitude to Stihl South Africa for the generous donation of chainsaws. Your support plays a crucial role in enabling us to carry out vital dehorning efforts to help protect and safeguard our rhinos.

Click the link below to read Dr Rowan Leemings full blogpost:

https://africanwildlifevets.org/the-tool-of-choice-dr-rowan-leemings-insight-into-rhino-dehorning-with-stihlchainsaws/

14/10/2024

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10/10/2024

Here are some more behind the scenes from our recent elephant collaring operations.🐘 Do you have any specific questions regarding elephant collarings? Drop them down below:

08/10/2024

🦏🌿🙏 Endless thanks to (XContent) for their unwavering support in ensuring we have a permanent veterinarian on the ground! The impact is tremendous! 🌿🦏
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24/09/2024

Our wildlife is our heritage! 🐾

This Heritage Day, let’s come together to honour and protect one of South Africa’s most valuable treasures – our wildlife. At African Wildlife Vets, our mission is to protect our wildlife by providing enhanced veterinary support.

To find out how you can help, visit the link in our bio.

22/09/2024

This World Rhino Day, we recognise the incredible work of researchers, vets, and conservationists protecting rhinos—but there’s still more to be done. By supporting these efforts, you’re helping secure the future of our rhino. 🦏Your involvement, whether through donations or raising awareness, makes a real difference.

21/09/2024

🌍🦏 Partner with Purpose this World Rhino Day!

These Relate Bracelets are more than just accessories – they represent a unique opportunity for retailers and corporate partners to join the fight for African rhino conservation.

🪡 Crafted by the dedicated Relate Gogo’s, each bracelet embodies strength, resilience, and our commitment to preserving Africa’s wildlife. Proceeds directly support the vital efforts of African Wildlife Vets and The Black Rhino Conservation Ecology Project, ensuring that rhinos have a future in their natural habitats.

💚 Why Partner with us?
Corporate Social Responsibility: Amplify your brand’s commitment to meaningful cause aligned with conservation efforts.

Retail Opportunity: Drive foot traffic and create deeper customer connections by offering these powerful symbols of conservation.

Impact at Scale: Every bracelet sold supports on-the-ground rhino protection initiatives.

Place your order with Relate Bracelets and join our communities mission of conservation and job creation, with a shared commitment to protecting Africa’s wildlife on World Rhino Day (22nd Sept) and beyond.

15/09/2024

Meet Dr Vanessa Duthé from Black Rhino Conservation Ecology Project. Vanessa's research plays a vital role in understanding rhino behaviour and the conservation of the species. Rhino conservation efforts have come a long way, and tracking devices like horn pods are one of the innovative tools helping to ensure their survival. These devices, adapted for dehorned rhinos, are fitted during dehorning operations, providing crucial data on their behavior, health, and habitat use. Be part of the solution – get your Relate Bracelet today and help save rhinos! 🦏

09/09/2024

Our is Dr Rowan Leeming, captured here during a recent rhino operation. 🦏

The calf separated from her mum and was safely returned. His dedication to protecting endangered species is evident in moments like these.

08/09/2024

Wildlife vets play a key role in rhino conservation. A few of the operations we support include translocations, dehorning, and rescuing rhino orphans. World Rhino Day is just around the corner (22nd Sept). Show your support for rhino conservation. 🦏🌿Be the change – get your Relate Bracelet today and support our rhino-saving efforts! 🦏

04/09/2024

African Wildlife Vets supported ezemvelokznwildlife and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park with collaring 13 elephants within the Eastern and Western Shores and uMkhuze Game Reserve.

Pilot and uMkhuze Game Reserve Manager, Eduard Goosen, dedicated hours in the Foxbat plane, diligently spotting elephants and ensuring cost efficiency. His efforts allowed helicopter pilot Orton Bosman and the veterinary team, Dr Rowan Leeming and Dr Jen Lawrence, to respond immediately once an elephant was located, significantly reducing helicopter flight time.

Thanks to the generous support from Vehicle Motor Spares Direct and Conservation Beyond Borders, we were able to fund 9 hours of helicopter time and the necessary pharmaceuticals for this operation.

Dr Jen Lawrence sponsored by XContent (Pty) Ltd

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