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Dr. Zoe Glyphis Captures Three Cheetahs in Record Time
Last week, team sts was called out to capture three adult male cheetah. Dr Zoe Glyphis, with the assistance of the incredible reserve staff managed to locate and capture all three cheetah. They were captured in record time and transferred to the holding camp. They will soon be relocated to new reserves, to prevent inbreeding
Dr. Johan Saves Injured Rhino
Another success story!! Last week, Dr. Johan and team STS went out to treat Micaela, a White rhino cow that was shot through the upper side of her back. The attending vet handled the anaesthesia, while we located the round (bullet). The assistance of our large x-ray machine contributed to finding the bullet quicker. The
Vrystaat’s Transformation
We have been inundated with requests about how little Vrystaat is doing – he is doing SUPER! For those of you who haven’t yet met Vrystaat, he was poached just over a year ago. The 7th of February to be exact, as a 22-month-old calf. Vrystaat is an orphan of poaching, and during the poaching
Thembi Follow Up Treatment
Dr’s Johan and Zoë attended to Thembi, a White rhino cow with a beautiful little calf, last week. Unfortunately there were maggots in her wound, and the inflammation caused her to have some difficulty breathing. The team had to work quickly to clean and dress the wound, and apply the fibreglass covering. The attending vet
Team STS Collar Two Cheetah
The Saving the Survivors team assisted with the immobilization and collaring of two more cheetah last week. These cheetah are part of the EWT’s Cheetah Metapopulation Project. Furthermore, they are vital to the survival of their species. It is always a privilege to work with these magnificent animals. We are grateful to everyone who assisted
Team STS Find Injured Rhino Cow
Dr Johan Marais and Zoe Glyphis were called out to this exceptional white rhino cow. Unfortunately, she was injured by the local bull. She only has one functional teat. Unfortunately, in the skirmish with the bull, he managed to lacerate the teat quite badly. Anaesthesia was expertly handled by Dr Bester, the attending vet. Meanwhile,
Blossom the White Rhino Found Injured
Saving the Survivors was called out to this 2-year-old White rhino heifer, named Blossom by the anti-poaching team, that was shot through her right frontlimb 2 days ago. The bullet penetrated the joint, shattered some of the small bones and also caused a severe infection in the joint. Drs Johan and Zöe left immediately on
Bahati On The Mend
Team STS are glad to report on the White rhino cow named Bahati (meaning lucky). She has been treated by Dr’s Johan and Zöe. Furthermore, the bullet wounds to her back are healing well. The cover that was placed on her face, where the horn was hacked off should help her make a complete recovery!
Wasinda has Passed Away
We have some very sad news this morning. After consulting other specialists we have decided that euthanasia will be the kindest thing for Wasinda. His chances of regaining his sight are zero, and it is unlikely that he would ever be able to lead a normal life as he is still a wild rhino. Thank