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Wild Spirit Wildlife conservation courses & scientific tourism in Africa. This course is led by experts in the field.

Wild Spirit brings you a 12-day program designed to give veterinarians knowledge and hands-on experience in wildlife veterinary work in South Africa. It covers topics that will provide you with a diverse understanding of wild animal veterinary medicine and the challenges faced by conservationists in Africa. The knowledge gained will enable participants to contribute to the protection of endangered wildlife on a global scale.

07/02/2025

🐘 Did you know the auricular artery in an elephant’s ear is perfect for monitoring heart rate?
In 2022, we placed a smartwatch in the internal auricular pavilion of an African elephant, secured with medical tape. Its high vascularisation allowed precise monitoring during anaesthesia—a first in wildlife veterinary medicine!
Innovations like this bring us closer to better care for wildlife. 💡🐾
Here we have Dr. Brendan Tindall providing much needed veterinary care for this elephant while teaching vet students during one of our South Africa 🇿🇦 programs, alongside Dr. Fabiola Quesada who is guiding anaesthetic monitoring and innovation in the field!

04/02/2025

🦁 Lions + Smartwatches = Conservation Innovation!
In 2022, we placed an Apple Watch on a lion’s tongue to monitor its heart rate during anaesthesia. The lingual artery’s high vascularisation ensured stable, accurate readings, helping us keep the lion safe. 💡❤️
This technique has since been adapted and applied to other species, proving the power of technology in wildlife care.

22/09/2024

🌍 Wild Spirit Wildlife Veterinary Program: 2024 Season Concluded 🦁🐘🐃🦓🦏
After 90 intense days of fieldwork across nature reserves in South Africa, with veterinarians, students, and nurses from all over the world (USA, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Spain, France, Portugal, Germany, Lithuania, Great Britain, Australia, Poland, Norway, Estonia, Trinidad & Tobago, and more), we’re proud to share our accomplishments! 🙌💚

From veterinary work with lions, buffaloes, elephants, and rhinos to delivering lectures on wildlife medicine, chemical immobilization, capture techniques, reproduction and the One Health approach—together, we’ve explored the most pressing scenarios in conservation and the tireless efforts made by professionals to push back against extinction. 🌱✨

With great satisfaction, we announce that the 2024 season has come to a close, and we can’t wait for the adventures that 2025 will bring. Thank you to everyone who joined and supported us! Stay tuned for updates on what’s next! 🌍🦁🦏

03/08/2024

At our wildlife vet programs, we’ve supported the vital work of reputable lion rescue centres in South Africa over the years. In addition to our veterinary work, our goal is to create a professional, experience-based knowledge awareness that has a worldwide impact, empowering our delegates to make a difference.

Despite the challenges in this country, ethical lion centres stand out for their refusal to breed lions in captivity. The reason is stark: with over 5,000 captive lions in South Africa alone, the harsh reality is that they cannot be reintroduced into the wild. In contrast, there are only 25,000 lions left in the wild across the entire continent.

The crucial work of reputable lion rescue centres like Animal Defenders International and Lion Foundation provides a safe haven for captive lions that have suffered abuse. As veterinary professionals, our role encompasses not only animal health but also animal welfare and conservation.

We want to extend our gratitude to Dr Peter Caldwell, , a true pioneer and inspiration in our field. His tireless dedication to animal welfare and conservation has set a high standard for us all. By opening doors to new circumstances and pushing boundaries, he has empowered us to continue making a difference. We honor his legacy and are committed to carrying forward his passion for creating positive change in the lives of these incredible creatures.

Now, it’s up to our students and their generation to continue making a difference. The power is in their hands! Let’s work together to positively impact the lives of these majestic creatures!

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🐘 Did you know the auricular artery in an elephant’s ear is perfect for monitoring heart rate? In 2022, we placed a smartwatch in the internal auricular pavilion of an African elephant, secured with medical tape. Its high vascularisation allowed precise monitoring during anaesthesia—a first in wildlife veterinary medicine! Innovations like this bring us closer to better care for wildlife. 💡🐾 Here we have Dr. Brendan Tindall providing much needed veterinary care for this elephant while teaching vet students during one of our South Africa 🇿🇦 programs, alongside Dr. Fabiola Quesada who is guiding anaesthetic monitoring and innovation in the field! @fabiola_wildspirit @worldwidevets #Elephants #WildlifeInnovation #VeterinaryMedicine #WildSpiritVet

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