HESC and Kapama Anti Poaching Initiatives

17th July 2012Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreWildlife ConservationVolunteer Coordinator Updates

Poaching is the illegal taking of wild plants or animals, in contravention of local and international wildlife management laws, as well as against conservation. It is therefore the violation of the laws and regulations, and is normally a punishable offence. After two hand-reared rhinos were poached at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, HESC assisted to form the Endangered Species Protection. . .

HESC – Update June 2012

21st June 2012Hoedspruit Endangered Species CentreWildlife Conservation

The past month – including the week gone by – has been very exciting for all of us at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. And we’re not even. . .

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. . .

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. . .