Category: Southern White Rhino

In the above image, you can witness a defining moment in the life of a magnificent Rhino suffering from osteoarthritis. What sets this scene apart is that Dr. Johan Marais and our team are applying the same approach and medications that have proven successful in treating horses. It’s a prime example of how we adapt … Continued

A Journey of Hope and Healing In a world where stories of hope often shine through the darkest of times, the tale of Seha, our Southern White Rhino Bull, is nothing short of remarkable. This is a story of resilience, compassion, and the relentless dedication of a community determined to protect and rehabilitate endangered wildlife. … Continued

In the heart of the wild, where stories of survival and courage unfold, a young Southern White Rhino named Impi has captured our hearts and reminded us of the unbreakable spirit of wildlife. Impi’s tale is one of triumph over adversity, of a mother’s unwavering love, and of the collective efforts of dedicated individuals striving … Continued

Will a Rhino Ever Be Worth More Than Its Horn on the Black Market? In the intricate tapestry of wildlife conservation, one of the most poignant challenges we face is the preservation of Rhinos, these majestic beings that have graced our planet for over 50 million years. The question looms large: will the value of … Continued

The STS team in South Africa recently moved a female Southern White Rhino to new property to improve local genetics. While she initially did not receive a kind welcome, which is not uncommon. She stood her ground and the two bulls quickly warmed up to her and shortly afterwards they were seen all together at … Continued

The STS team in South Africa recently relocated a Southern White Rhino bull to transfer genetics between reserves – with rapidly reducing numbers this is an increasingly important part for the conservation of Rhino. The bull had been immobilised and Dr. Johan and the team inserted microchips in the front and back horns as required … Continued

The STS team in South Africa were called in this week to look at a White Rhino Bull suffering from chronic lameness in his right hindlimb. The hock area was severely swollen on the inside of the limb, and although the Bull is still weight bearing, he does have a clear limp on the leg. The … Continued

Saving The Survivors are committed to supporting Private Wildlife Custodians. The situation in Private Wildlife Custodians Due to countless decades of poaching of Rhino in National Parks, over half the world’s Rhino are now under the protection of private custodians who are struggling to meet the cost of protecting this endangered and heavily targeted species. … Continued

Update on Kwayera: Remember the baby orphan we rescued when he was found wandering the bush alone? For the first few days he was cared for 24/7 by our Veterinary Assistant and Baby Rhino Specialist “Dot”. This most certainly saved his life, before we could arrange for Dr. Johan to fly him to The Rhino Orphanage where … Continued