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How To Socialise A Puppy
A puppy needs to be fully vaccinated before it is safe for them to go out and about exploring. However, this doesn’t mean they need to spend the first 12 weeks of their lives cooped up without exposure to the outside world (in fact, this would do more harm than good). Socialisation begins with the…
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Puppy Blog: First Week At Home
Picking up our new puppy, Shackleton, was one of the most exciting days (although most of it was spent sitting in the car and we were absolutely exhausted by the end of it). As many new owners do, we picked Shackleton up when he was 8 weeks old. At this age he was not yet…
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Is Kruger Still A Stronghold For Africa’s Rhino Population?
Anyone who has been following the plight of Africa’s rhino will have noticed that population statistics are hard to come by. This week, years of silence have been broken regarding the rhino population in Kruger National Park (KNP). Unfortunately, the news is pretty grim. Rhino Poaching Statistics At A Glance: 67% decline in Kruger’s white…
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Sad News From Virunga National Park
Virunga National Park have announced 6 of their Park Rangers were killed in an attack on the morning of Sunday 10th January 2021. Another ranger was seriously wounded and has been taken to hospital in Goma for treatment. The rangers were ambushed near Kabuendo, near the border of the park. It is believed the rangers…
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The Latest News in Rhino Conservation and the Rhino Horn Trade
TRAFFIC Report “Insights from the incarcerated: An Assessment of the illicit supply chain in wildlife in South Africa” This is an interesting report that gives insights into the operation of wildlife crime within South Africa. The study involved interviewing offenders convicted for their involvement in wildlife crimes including the poaching/ trade of rhino horn, abalone…
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What Drives The Demand For Rhino Horn?
The consumer demand for rhino horn is primarily from Asia, with Vietnam and China being the top markets. A 2019 article discussed the results of a study looking at the demand for rhino horn in Vietnam. The study involved interviewing people who use rhino horn in Vietnam. The study found that people used rhino horn…
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What To Do If You Find An Animal In Need
HELP! I Found an Animal In Need – What Do I Do? Always call your local wildlife rescue centre if you have found a wild animal that is in need. If you’re not sure if the animal needs help or not, the first thing to do is look for signs of injury and visually evaluate…
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Working in Wildlife Rehabilitation – THE BASICS
If you are interested in working within wildlife rehabilitation, this section will help you learn some of the basics. First of all, it is important to understand that the aim of wildlife rehabilitation is to return wild animals to the wild. Some people may find this difficult or emotional but if you remember this from…
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Storms Rescue Anniversary
This week is Storms rescue-versary. You may remember a couple of months ago I shared that I had the pleasure of seeing rehabilitated critically endangered black rhino Storm back in the wild. Today I thought I’d share the story of rescuing Storm. It was a crazy night that I certainly wont forget. Everyone at the…
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Being Creative in Conservation
It can be scary to start something new. To put yourself out there and try something you have never tried before. It can be daunting to create and share your passions with the world. It’s easy to back out, to change your mind and to live small but DON’T. Please, don’t back out. Believe in…
Megan Richards 