The impact of poaching on Private Wildlife Custodians

After 3 months of training, Hope and her handler are now on duty watching over the Rhinos at Insimbi Legacy Projects. They are also on fast response call to provide support to neighbouring Rhino owners. The purchase of Hope and the training of her and her handler were funded by the money raised by a … Continued

We would like to welcome Serve the Wildlife NPC as an official partner and affiliate of STS in the wildlife conservation world. STW focusses on assisting anti-poaching units in the field; their ethos, like ours, being conservation through collaboration. By joining forces and supporting existing protection services with state of the art technologies and training, … 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

See this great footage from one of our Pulsar thermal scopes which is being used by the Rangers from Serve the Wildlife NPC These scopes are a game changer in so many ways. Obviously the ability to see at night without torches gives us the upper hand on the poachers, but also finding animals that we are … Continued

It’s early morning and the STS team in South Africa are on their way to a reported sighting of a Lion with a wire snare around his neck. The reserve anti-poaching unit observed the young male Lion the day before and we were contacted to assist. On arrival the pride has moved off into a … Continued

You helped us raise the funds to deliver much needed equipment to the Rangers at the Rhino Momma Project in Namibia! The first items have arrived with the Rangers, these night vision units will be a game changer and give the Anti Poaching Unit the upper hand on the poachers at night. Thank you to … 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

The K9 anti-poaching unit a highly trained dog and handler funded by a team of STS supporters who completed a sponsored climb of Kilimanjaro. The unit’s primary mission is to protect rhinos at  Insimbi Legacy Projects and provide support to other rhino owners in the area. The ranger who will handle the new dog has … Continued

In late 2022, a group of mountaineers accomplished a remarkable feat by scaling the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. The team of 13 individuals, including three Directors from STS, undertook the sponsored challenge. The funds raised have been put to immediate use, as we have invested in the purchase of an anti-poaching dog the … Continued

A 37 year old woman has been sentenced to 16 years behind bars for assisting Rhino Poachers. It’s great to see the South African authorities handing out considerable sentences to those that play any part in the murder of our Rhinos. On Friday, Thembi Juliegirl Mangane (37) was sentenced to a total of 16 years … Continued

Can you assist us in obtaining the necessary equipment to safeguard our Rhinos? Our enthusiastic supporters have raised $360 so far out of the $2000 required to provide the rangers at the Rhino Momma Project in Namibia with better binoculars, night vision scopes, new sleeping bags, new boots, and tents. Would you like to see … Continued