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 2012Wildlife ConservationVolunteer Coordinator UpdatesPumba Game Reserve

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 – Photo of the Week

14th May 2012Volunteer DiariesKariega Game Reserve

This photo of a hippopotamus bull out of water was taken by one of our conservation volunteers on Kariega Game Reserve. The hippo bull became a frequent visitor. . .