After overcoming the hardship of illegal trade and captivity, 20 leopard tortoises finally reclaimed their freedom and returned home to the wild Eastern Cape this Heritage Day! Eastern Cape,…
With little to no warning, the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital (JWVH) team has jumped into action to provide lifesaving care to hundreds of rescued reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates following serious…
When a routine park walk turned into an unexpected encounter with illegal wildlife trade, one quick-thinking couple stepped in to save 12 defenceless tortoises. Gauteng, South Africa (27 August…
More than 50 poached and smuggled tortoises have been given a hopeful second chance, thanks to the extraordinary care and patience of the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital team and every…
The Sprinkle Squad’s goal is to raise R10,000 for the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital by baking and selling delicious cupcakes by the dozen! Johannesburg, South Africa (24 July 2026)…
A generous contribution from the Hot Cares team is providing a vital lifeline for rescued pangolins Kito and Percy and the many other vulnerable wild patients fighting for a second…
In the spirit of Mandela Day, heroes from two cities worked together to save the life of Percival, a pangolin rescued during a sting operation. Johannesburg, South Africa (20…
The injured serval has made strong progress at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital following surgery and ongoing specialist care, and is now continuing rehabilitation after his pins were removed. Johannesburg,…
Kito is a brave little pangolin who survived the odds of wildlife trafficking and is now fighting his way to recovery thanks to the incredible team keeping him safe, loved,…
A poacher has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the death of a pregnant pangolin, Naledi, and her unborn baby. Johannesburg, South Africa (29 May 2026) –…
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