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African Wildlife Vets A wildlife veterinary non-profit organisation

11/02/2025

Get to know Dr Dave Cooper in this week’s !

04/02/2025

It’s time for another ! 🐾

In this weeks spotlight it’s Meagan, our Media & Marketing Manager!

28/01/2025

It’s time to shine a spotlight on our team!

Kicking things off is none other than Kate Church, our founder and managing director. 🐾

24/01/2025

This week, Dr Bart Gazendam , Dr Joel Alves & Vet Nurse Leah Brown attended to a snared giraffe.🦒 The giraffe trickily went down in a tree but Dr Bart did a great job of maneuvering him into a better position. This operation was made possible by:

30/12/2024

2024: our year in review! 🐾🌿

We had a great year! Thanks to YOUR support, we’re making a real impact! 🙌 Let’s keep protecting Africa’s wildlife in 2025!

11/12/2024

African Wildlife Vets assisted ezemvelokznwildlife in placing tracking collars on four lions in the uMkhuze section of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park last week. A huge thank you to Sozo Logistics, Makakatana Bay Lodge - South Africa and all the generous donors who supported our recent collaring campaign.

03/12/2024

Some behind the scene images from the latest horn trimming operation we assisted with. 📸

Do you have any questions for our vets regarding the horn trimming process? Leave them in the comments below ⬇️

25/11/2024

Last week, during a routine flight over Letaba Ranch, the team spotted a hyena caught in a long-standing snare. After it ran into a hole, the team managed to land, dart it safely, and recover the animal for treatment.

The operation was expertly carried out by Dr Joel Alves, with support from:
💚 African Wildlife Vets
💚 Down 2 the Wire
💚 Blue Sky Society
💚 Wild Wonderful World

This rescue was also made possible thanks to , who generously sponsored the chopper time.

Hyenas play a vital role in maintaining balance in the ecosystem, so every rescue counts.

You can donate to our emergency fund via the link in our bio. 🔗

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:

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Get to know Dr Dave Cooper in this week’s #TeamTuesday!

It’s time for another #TeamTuesday! 🐾 In this weeks spotlight it’s Meagan, our Media & Marketing Manager!

It’s time to shine a spotlight on our team! Kicking things off is none other than Kate Church, our founder and managing director. 🐾#TeamTuesday

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 @vetbart 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. Supported by: @africanwildlifevets | @down2the_wire | @wildwonderful_world

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