Shamwari Conservation Experience Update

11th June 2012Wildlife ConservationVolunteer Coordinator UpdatesShamwari Conservation Experience

Monitoring Elephants At SCE our volunteers are lucky enough to go out with their co-ordinators and monitor elephants on Shamwari Game Reserve. The herd is identified, their ear profiles updated, new calves are recorded and named, their feeding preference is noted and their herd/bull position are GPS logged for future mapping. All of this research is crucial for future decisions. . .

Pumba Game Reserve – Wildlife Update

29th May 2012Volunteer Coordinator UpdatesPumba Game ReserveWildlife Conservation

It is clear that the seasons are changing over again at Pumba Game Reserve, with nightfall already at 18H00 and only seeing the sunrise after seven the next. . .

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. . .

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. . .

Kariega Conservation Project – Coordinator Update

11th May 2012Wildlife ConservationKariega Game ReserveVolunteer Coordinator Updates

Latest update from Justine, volunteer coordinator at Kariega Conservation Project. This month we received a visit from a third year Rhodes University student, Leigh, who is doing a. . .