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Cheetahs Return After 30 Years
A Story of Hope and Restoration In early June, Saving the Survivors—together with our partners at the Veterinary Conservation Coalition—proudly facilitated a landmark reintroduction: a coalition of two male cheetahs released onto a property where these big cats had been absent for more than three decades. Relocated from a southern game reserve, the pair’s arrival … Continued
Not Every Wound Tells the Story You Expect
At Saving The Survivors, we’re all too familiar with the devastating injuries inflicted on wildlife—particularly rhinos—as a result of poaching. So when our team received an urgent call about a rhino with what appeared to be a gunshot wound, we feared the worst. Our founder and head veterinarian, Dr. Johan Marais, led the rapid response. … Continued
Rescue in the Bush:
A Young Rhino’s Lucky Escape Earlier this week, Saving The Survivors was called out to a case that began with great concern—and thankfully, ended with a life saved. Rangers at the Insimbi reserve had spotted a young Southern White Rhino bull with wire wrapped around his head, neck, and body. The sight of wire on … Continued
Hope: A True Survivor and Guardian of the Wild
At STS, we believe in stories of strength, resilience, and the power of community. Today, we are proud to share an uplifting chapter from the Insimbi Reserve—one that reminds us all why we do what we do. We’ve just received a series of stunning new images of Hope, our anti-poaching dog, alongside the dedicated team … Continued
Cruel But Necessary
Dr. Johan Marais on Dehorning Rhinos to Save Them At STS, we are often faced with heartbreaking decisions in our mission to protect endangered wildlife. One such measure is dehorning rhinos — a controversial but increasingly necessary action taken to prevent these magnificent animals from being killed by poachers. Recently, our founder and lead veterinarian, … Continued
Dehorning Saves Lives:
New Study Confirms Dramatic Drop in Rhino Poaching A major scientific breakthrough has confirmed what conservationists have long hoped: dehorning rhinos can significantly reduce the risk of poaching. A recent study published in the prestigious journal Science has shown that dehorning reduces the likelihood of a rhino being poached by an astonishing 78%. Over a … Continued
Play Your Part in Our Next Mission:
Collaring to Protect Endangered Black Rhinos At Saving the Survivors, we’re preparing for an urgent and impactful mission—and we’re inviting you to be part of it. In late June, our veterinary team will travel to a 20,000-hectare reserve in Limpopo, South Africa, to collar 5 endangered Black Rhinos. These collars are not just devices—they’re lifelines. … Continued
From Trauma to Triumph
Curly’s Journey and the Miracle of New Life We are overjoyed to share a story of incredible resilience, healing, and hope – one that reminds us why we do what we do, and why your support means everything. In July 2024, a female rhino we now know as Curly was found in the aftermath of … Continued
A Mother’s Strength
Treating a Black Rhino Cow and Protecting the Future In the heart of the African wilderness, our team at Saving the Survivors was recently called to help a remarkable Black rhino cow and her calf—an encounter that reminded us why we do what we do. This brave mother had suffered a serious injury: her front … Continued