Category: Anti-poaching

At Saving the Survivors, every success story is built on the support of people who believe wildlife is worth protecting. Hope, one of our anti-poaching K9s, is a perfect example of what that support can achieve. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Hope was purchased, trained, and deployed to help protect wildlife on the … 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

A story of beauty, bravery, and deterrence in action This year, we celebrate the 6th birthday of Hope, our extraordinary anti-poaching dog and one of the most effective protectors on the ground at Insimbi Reserve in the Limpopo region of South Africa. The past year has been relatively quiet on the reserve—and that is exactly … Continued

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

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

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

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

Protecting Wildlife with the Power of Thermal Vision As the sun sets over the African bush, most of the world begins to rest. But for our team at Saving The Survivors, nightfall signals a crucial shift—one where the threat of poaching rises, and our work becomes more urgent than ever. Thanks to cutting-edge thermal technology … Continued

Hope’s Battle Against a Deadly Puff Adder Bite – Twice! At Saving the Survivors, we often speak of resilience—of the incredible will to survive displayed by the animals we fight to protect. But rarely has that resilience been embodied so fiercely as in the past few weeks by our very own anti-poaching dog, Hope. First … Continued