HESC – Update June 2012

18th June 2012Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreWildlife ConservationVolunteer Coordinator Updates

Winter has finally hit the Lowveld, with cool, breezy mornings and cold evenings here at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species. But, the cold hasn’t slowed down the pace at all, and there is plenty of news to share. STUDENT CAMP-OUT The drop in temperature did not discourage any of the staff or students from sleeping out under the stars. With a. . .

HESC Update – Salome Tries to Snatch Thea’s Cubs

29th May 2012Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreWildlife Conservation

Thea with her cubs What drama we had last week, Tuesday at Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre! Everyone’s eyes have been focused on Salome, watching the live coverage of. . .

Meet the team at HESC – Sean Hill

23rd May 2012Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreVolunteer Coordinator Updates

A wise man once said: ‘Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better’. This statement pretty much sums up everything the lifestyle at Hoedspruit Endangered. . .

Tiaan and the Lure Machine at HESC

15th May 2012Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreWildlife Conservation

Many of you will remember that Hoedspruit Endangered Species introduced the Lure Machine, which was invented at the Centre, a while ago. Over the weekend they decided to take Tiaan, one. . .

HESC – April Update

9th May 2012Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreWildlife ConservationVolunteer Diaries

For the first few days we got into the routine of feeding all the animals, including butchering the massive chunks of meat for the cheetahs. For our first. . .