Ground Squirrels (Xerus)
Xerus ground squirrels – The Kalahari’s surprising residents! Learn about their unique desert adaptations, complex social lives, and the fascinating reasons behind their unusual anatomy.
wildlife
5 Reasons Why An African Conservation Experience…
5 Reasons Why An African Conservation Experience… 5 Reasons Why An African Conservation Experience is an Unmissable Opportunity to volunteer with wildlife Picture this… Lions roaring, elephants stomping around and cheetahs lurking in the grass. A trip to Africa with Working With Wildlife and Global Work & Travel will be loaded with pinch-yourself-moments just like
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Fork-tailed Drongo
Fork-tailed Drongo The incredible story of the Kalahari’s number one thief – The Fork-tailed Drongo This common Kalahari bird, which is often admired by volunteers and visitors alike, has grown famous for its ability to fool numerous animals using a variety of tricks. While the fork-tailed drongo (Dicrurus adsimilis) does not rely solely on these
Monitoring Meerkats
Monitoring Meerkats Meerkats of the Kalahari – Volunteer with Meerkats Volunteer with meerkats – While most guests think fondly of meerkats (Suricata suricatta) thanks to role of Timon in “The Lion King”, scientists have long discovered the excessive levels of violence that occur in meerkat colonies. In fact, the species has been proven to be
Daily Mail
News Article Daily Mail Article An entire pack of 15 African wild dogs slept through a 1,000 mile journey from South Africa to their new life in Mozambique on Thursday. Lined up neatly next to one another, the family of canines were ideal passengers for the seven-hour journey. Want to see these animals for yourself?
National Geographic
National Geographic National Geographic Rhino Sanctuary Article After being shot by and escaping from the same poachers who killed her mom, an injured and orphaned 10-month-old female rhino was rescued after an eight-day search across a private game reserve outside of Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Mirror
Mirror Eating, playing and napping with pals – this intimate GoPro footage documents a day in the life of an orphaned rhino. However, while the film is undoubtedly adorable, it has been made as part of an attempt to raise awareness of poaching. Baby Rhino GoPro
About Care for Wild Africa
About Care for Wild Africa Wild Animals – Rescue, Care, and Rehabilitation These are the passions that drive Care for Wild Africa! The efforts of one courageous lady – Petronel Nieuwoudt Petronel Nieuwoudt started her career in the Endangered Species Protection Unit (a specialised unit of the Police) where she held the rank of captain.