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KwaZulu-Natal Game Reserve Scores Victory in Rhino Dehorning Operation

by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyAugust 19, 2024August 19, 2024 205 0

The Somkhanda Game Reserve community has worked tirelessly to safeguard the future of rhinos and the rich biodiversity of South Africa.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (19 August 2024) – Somkhanda…

Africa’s Largest Vulture Relocation Marks a Conservation Milestone!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJanuary 23, 2024January 24, 2024 633 0

A massive milestone in conservation has been achieved thanks to the relocation of 160 vultures in the Eastern Cape! The vulture relocation mission is imperative in securing the future of…

‘Conservation Collars’ are Helping Keep these Rhinos Safe 

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 19, 2023October 19, 2023 365 0

Clever AI is being used to assist in wildlife conservation efforts, with rhino ‘Conservation Collars’ helping safeguard these endangered animals in KwaZulu-Natal!   KwaZulu-Natal (19 October 2023) — In the…

Tunnels Were Built to Protect Proudly South African Toads in Cape Town!

by Staff Writer@goodthingsguyAugust 4, 2023August 4, 2023 384 0

New, special tunnels have been built to protect a proudly South African toad from traffic threats! Now, the endangered Western Leopard Toads have their own safety route.   Cape Town,…

New Saddles for The Mounted Unit’s Anti-Poaching Riders!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 9, 2023July 7, 2023 292 0

Thanks to rhino lovers and the conservation community, Wild Rhino Sanctuary’s Mounted Unit gets to saddle up in style thanks to new saddles for their courageous patrollers.   South Africa…

5 Species Including Hippos and Orcas to be Protected from Ivory Trade

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 20, 2023June 20, 2023 297 0

The toughest Ivory Ban now protects more animals beyond elephants including hippos and four other species.   United Kingdom (20 June, 2023)—An important extension of the ‘toughest Ivory Ban’ will…