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burn victim

26/9/2018

 
Our latest Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) was found on the side of the road near a veld fire. He has sustained fairly severe burns and will be in our care under close observation until his burn wounds have healed. He is doing well and has regained his appetite.

Fires are particularly dangerous for smaller wildlife, and often, there is no escape for them. We urge members of the public to not throw cigarette butts out of their windows and to only braai in designated areas. We’d also advise to not burn firebreaks or garden refuse on windy days to prevent runaway fires.

Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

Pics: Sarah Kempen

BLACK-winged kite

16/9/2018

 
We received this juvenile Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus), formerly named a black-shouldered kite, from FORA, last week. A man had attempted to sell the bird to a local business on the west rand.

Once the bird arrived at our hospital we hydrated and examined it, finding that the right wing was injured. Radiographs revealed that the right ulna was fractured. As the bird was young and the fracture not displaced, the wing was strapped without surgery being necessary. Once fully recovered the bird will be ringed and released.

Thanks to Sky Havenga for contacting FORA, our dedicated west rand volunteers and the amazing team at FORA for ensuring this bird received the best possible treatment.

For the original post, CLICK HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsofrescuedanimals/permalink/10156494519200242/

Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

Pics: Lauren Beckley

miraculous recovery

12/9/2018

 
About a month ago we received a Secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) from the Free State Province in a weakened state. In a joint effort by other provincial conservation department, Bloemfontein SPCA and Virginia SPCA branches, the bird was confiscated from someone who had been keeping it in a chicken coop, feeding it cooked maize meal!
Upon admission, he was 50% of the weight he should’ve been, and extremely dehydrated. Blood tests revealed compromised kidney function. This was successfully treated with IV fluids for 48 hours. Unfortunately, all his flight feathers had been cut which renders him flightless until new feather growth occurs. Now recovered, he has been placed in a large pre-release enclosure until new flight feathers have moulted out. Once this has happened, he will be released.

We’d like to share our sincere thanks and appreciation to the tireless work of the SPCA inspectors for the work they do, and their collaboration with us.
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For the original post, CLICK HERE: https://www.facebook.com/389000494510141/posts/1823058214437688/

Johannesburg Wildlife NPC 
FNB Cheque account
Account nr: 62658400264
Branch code: 255355
Swift code: FIRNZAJJ
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We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

​Pics: Dr K

we love bats!

10/9/2018

 
We received a phone call from Dr John Souglides regarding bats roosting in his garden. Upon investigation, the 'giant bats' seen were Wahlberg epauletted fruit bats. Not being a common resident in Bryanston, these large brown bats are more commonly found along the east coast in KZN and up to the northern part of South Africa. Dr Souglides has been putting out chopped fruit each night to help support feed them during the winter months. Photos taken by Quintin Mills shows their beautiful swooping paths as they descend on the fruit.

Bats play an instrumental role in our ecosystem. If you would like to make your environment more bat friendly, contact EcoSolutions Urban Ecology.

Found a bat and worried about what to do? Check out our flow chart: http://www.johannesburgwildlifevet.com/found-a-bat.html 

If in any doubt, contact us: 071 248 1514

We are a non-profit company (NPC) that treat indigenous wildlife and rely solely on your donations and support.

Pics: Quintin Mills

teamwork

4/9/2018

 
Remember the secretary bird that came from OR Tambo with an injured foot?
(Here is a link to his story)
https://www.facebook.com/1413097125375104/posts/2241714405846701/

He made a full recovery and is now almost ready for release. See the post below on some phenomenal teamwork. We love working with other like-minded organizations to protect and preserve South-African wildlife.

We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community.

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