Pangolin pups need nutrient-dense meals, but when mom isn’t around, that comes in the form of formula, and this pup loves his meals very much!
Undisclosed Location, South Africa (12 August 2021) – At the end of June, yet another Pangolin was saved from the clutches of an animal trafficker and taken to the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital’s (JWVH) incredible team.
The veterinary hospital has become a leading expert in Pangolin medical treatment. However, with so many being found to have been trafficked, they have been forced to learn the best way to care for the fragile creatures.
The JWVH is currently the only facility mandated by the South African government to treat and rehabilitate pangolins confiscated in South Africa by the SAPS and conservation law enforcement officers on a long-term basis.
Earlier this year, the veterinary hospital received a massive investment into the work they do. As a result, they opened the first-ever dedicated Pangolin Veterinary Ward with thanks to Investec.
The medical staff stress the message that all pangolin patients are housed off-site at an undisclosed location to protect them and all the medical staff. Due to the animals being in high demand, they cannot risk anyone knowing where the animals are being treated.
The newly rescued pangolin pup was taken to the Pangolin Veterinary Ward, where he was given everything to thrive. One of the top ways they do this is to feed the pup a nutrient-dense diet. This is why the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital have their One Meal programme in place.
“A few weeks ago, we introduced you to a young Temminck’s pangolin (Smutsia temminckii) pup. Since then, this pangolin has grown in personality and size! He has been receiving round the clock care and feeding by primary carer, Dr Kelsey. We are delighted that he is doing so well – not only enjoying his milk formula, but also going on daily walks where he is learning to forage for his own ants too.
As he is still relatively young, he would still be getting milk from him mom in the wild. Even though he is feasting on ants and termites which will increase in the coming weeks, he will be relying on his milk formula for some time too.
#OneMeal costs R28. Feeding three times a day means it currently costs us R84 PER DAY to supplement his foraging! We would love it if you’d consider sponsoring his next meal.”
They have several ways that people can help. They accept donations here or see their full wishlist here. An easy way to get involved is to also nominate them on your MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet rewards card, which you can do so here. Or via direct bank transfer, see their banking details below.
Johannesburg Wildlife NPC
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
Or via SnapScan: https://pos.snapscan.io/qr/PXMP5766
“Thank you SO much to everyone that contributed to his care. This video shows him guzzling down his milk – notice how some of his tongue sticks out too!”
Take a look at him getting a delicious meal below.
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