Bush Journal

Out in the African bush, survival is never easy. Every day brings new challenges, and even the strongest animals can suffer painful injuries in the wild. Recently, the veterinary team from Saving the Survivors responded to help a Southern White Rhino cow found with a significant wound to her back leg, most likely caused by … Continued

A Story of Strength, Survival, and Hope Eight years ago, a magnificent adult bull elephant suffered a fracture to his left front limb — an injury that could easily have marked the end of his journey. But this elephant endured. Recently, our Founder and Head Veterinarian, Dr Johan Marais, returned with the Saving the Survivors … Continued

A Protector Made Possible by You Deep in the bushveld, where the threat of poaching is ever-present, a highly trained protector moves silently alongside the rangers. Focused, disciplined, and relentless in her pursuit — this is Hope. Many of you will remember that Hope, our anti-poaching K9, was made possible entirely through your generosity. From … Continued

Emergency Intervention for an Injured Hippopotamus In the still waters of a reserve dam, a violent encounter had unfolded. Field rangers alerted Saving the Survivors to a critically injured female hippopotamus—badly wounded after an aggressive clash with a dominant bull. By the time the call came through, she had already endured days of suffering. When … Continued

Rhino Collaring Operation Saving The Survivors recently conducted a critical rhino collaring operation at Insimbi Reserve, one of our longest-standing and closest partners in rhino conservation. Collaring plays a vital role in modern conservation management. It enables reserve teams to monitor movements, strengthen anti-poaching strategies, and make informed decisions that directly protect rhinos on the … Continued

This Valentine’s Day, love in the bush has tiny footprints. After months of hope and careful monitoring, we are delighted to share the news so many of our supporters have been waiting for: Dakalo has given birth to a healthy calf. Seeing this little one walking safely beside her mother is a powerful and emotional … Continued

In 2016, our remarkable bull Seha survived the most brutal poaching attack Saving the Survivors has ever seen a rhino endure — and live through. His survival was nothing short of extraordinary, and his strength has since become a symbol of resilience and hope for wildlife conservation. Seha resides safely on a protected reserve alongside … Continued

Saving the Survivors has begun 2026 exactly as our mission demands: standing in the gap for endangered wildlife when they need us most. Early in the year, staff at a conservation centre noticed something was very wrong with Lilo, a six-year-old female cheetah. She was reluctant to move and her back foot was painfully swollen. … Continued

Great Tuskers and the Weight of History Following the immense global interest in tuskers after the passing of Craig earlier this month, many questions have arisen about these extraordinary elephants and the immense ivory they carried. To help place Craig—and great tuskers like him—into historical context, we share the following insights, many drawn from Dr. … Continued