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      Endangered Wildlife Trust

      Northern Cape

      Northern Cape Farm Becomes Safe Space For World’s Tiniest Tortoise

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyAugust 6, 2025August 6, 2025 4,144 0

      A family farm in the Northern Cape, older than a century, is now helping protect one of South Africa’s smallest and rarest reptiles, the tiny Speckled Dwarf Tortoise.   Lokenburg,…

      Vultures Biodiversity Endangered

      Rescued Vultures Soar Again After Poisoning Crisis

      by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 613 0

      As we reach the peak of winter, rehabilitated vultures rejoined their mates and rebuild their place in the ecosystem.   South Africa (25 July 2025) – In the heart of…

      Dr Paul Bartels

      Dr Paul Bartels: Honouring a Visionary’s Enduring Legacy in Conservation and Biotechnology

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJuly 16, 2025July 16, 2025 1,247 0

      There are individuals who come into this world and dedicate their lives and skills to improving critical aspects of our society and creating lasting change. Dr Paul Bartels, a leader…

      Cheetah

      Cheetah Takes Flight From Western Cape To Mpumalanga to Boost Conservation Efforts

      by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJune 8, 2025June 6, 2025 8,908 0

      In a significant leap for cheetah conservation in South Africa, a female cheetah recently took a 5.5-hour flight from the Western Cape to Mpumalanga to establish the region’s second cheetah…

      Gecko Species

      Rare Gecko Last Seen 30 Years Ago Rediscovered 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025 1,658 0

      A rare gecko species last seen more than three decades ago has been rediscovered at a remote site in the Blyde River Canyon!   Mpumalanga, South Africa (20 May 2025)…

      Poisoning event

      First Survivors Released into the Wild Post-Mass Poisoning Event 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 19, 2025 1,009 0

      A devastating mass poisoning event impacted numerous vultures in the Kruger National Park. But heroes and hope prevailed when many of the birds’ lives were saved. Now, 18 vultures have…

      Vultures

      84 Vultures Rescued From Mass Poisoning in the Kruger National Park 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 8, 2025June 4, 2025 1,254 0

      84 vultures have been rescued from a devastating case of poisoning in the Kruger National Park thanks to joint team efforts:   Kruger National Park, South Africa (08 May 2025)…

      Scott Ramsay

      Book Review: Scott Ramsay Captures the ‘Spirit of Africa’ in New Book

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 3, 2025March 3, 2025 1,317 0

      Striking photography from the top of mountains, down in the plains and breathtaking overviews from the helicopter’s vantage point, Scott Ramsay has captured the soul of Africa in his latest…

      African Wild

      Giffy Makes a Marvellous Mural for the Endangered Wildlife Trust 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 13, 2025February 14, 2025 802 0

      Artist Giffy Duminy has created a marvellous mural for the Endangered Wildlife Trust that depicts a larger-than-life African wild dog—the ultimate watchdog.   Limpopo, South Africa (13 February 2025) —…

      EWT

      EWT Innovate Mobile Medical Response Unit to Save Poisoned Vultures

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJuly 5, 2023October 29, 2024 688 0

      The EWT Birds of Prey Programme have designed and successfully used the Vulture Ambulance, saving eight vultures found at a mass poisoning site in June.   South Africa (05 July…

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