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Every successful wildlife release marks the beginning of a new chapter, but ensuring an animal continues to thrive in the wild requires ongoing monitoring. For species as vulnerable as the pangolin, every check-up provides invaluable insight into the success of their rehabilitation and release. Recently, the Saving The Survivors team returned to the field to … Continued

An Unusual Treatment for an Extraordinary Patient Life for a dominant bull rhino is rarely peaceful. For Big Ben, one of the area’s largest and most powerful white rhinos, a recent territorial dispute left him with a significant facial wound. Like many mature bulls, Big Ben regularly encounters rivals competing for territory, breeding rights, and … Continued

In a remarkable display of healing and resilience, Seha—the brave rhino who survived a horrific poaching attack—continues to inspire us all. Once left with devastating facial wounds, Seha now approaches our team with calm confidence, even gently rubbing his face against our vehicle in a touching sign of trust. This transformation is the result of … Continued

Back in 2010, Dr. Johan faced a life-changing moment when he was called to operate on an Elephant cow in Kenya. She had a severe, long-standing wound on her face, but the situation was far from ideal—no anaesthetic or immobilisation had been prepared, making the procedure incredibly risky. Despite his initial fears, Dr. Johan was … Continued

At Saving The Survivors, our mission is to step in when wildlife needs us most. Recently, we were called to assist a White Rhino cow that had survived a gunshot wound to the head. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our team, we were able to assess her condition and take the necessary steps to … Continued

At Saving the Survivors, we are committed to supporting conservation efforts and ensuring the safety of Africa’s iconic wildlife. Our latest intervention involved assisting the matriarch of a large Elephant herd after her GPS collar’s solar panel flipped upside down, preventing it from charging properly.   Over seven months, the battery drained to 67%, limiting … Continued

At STS, our mission is to care for wildlife and animals in need. Today, we’re reaching out to you on behalf of our incredible American partner, Worldwide Vets, who are responding to a heartbreaking crisis in California. Wildfires have swept across the state, leaving countless horses in urgent need of help. Worldwide Vets is stepping … Continued

The Critical Role of Wildlife Veterinarians in Conservation Efforts In the dynamic landscape of South African biodiversity conservation, there emerges a narrative of resilience, innovation, and hope. Central to this narrative is Dr. Johan Marais and his nonprofit organisation, Saving the Survivors, which epitomises the crucial role of wildlife veterinarians in safeguarding the future of … Continued

While they watch over our wildlife, we’ve got their backs. Thanks to your donations, so far this year STS has supported our brave Rangers with tents, boots, night vision goggles, first aid and medical equipment and not to mention the Anti Poaching dog “Hope” and the training of her handler, along with many other items … Continued