This juvenile Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) was found after his mom died after being hit by a car. Members of the public rescued him from this scene, and he was subsequently brought to us. We examined him upon admission and treated him for dehydration.
He has been transferred to a permitted primate specialist rehabilitation centre, where he will be introduced to other vervets which will be formed into a viable troop. The troop will eventually be released, to live as wild vervets should. Our thanks to permitted volunteer, Lauren Beckley, for her time and dedication she gave to this vervet and for ensuring he arrived safely at the next step in his rehabilitation journey. We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community. Johannesburg Wildlife NPC FNB Cheque account Account nr: 62658400264 Branch code: 255355 Reference: vervet Swift code: FIRNZAJJ Nominate us to win a share of 2.1 million with #MySchool21 HERE: https://bit.ly/2RrF6sF Pics: Dr K & Lauren Beckley Our Steenboks (Raphicerus campestris) have grown up so fast, and are enjoying browse and are fully weaned. They will soon be transferred to their prerelease enclosure for their ultimate release.
For the original post, click here: https://www.facebook.com/1413097125375104/posts/2584243094927162/ Nominate us to win a share of 2.1 million with #MySchool21 HERE: https://bit.ly/2RrF6sF Johannesburg Wildlife NPC FNB Cheque account Account nr: 62658400264 Branch code: 255355 Reference: bok Swift code: FIRNZAJJ We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community. Pics: Ashleigh Pienaar This Tree squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi) suffered aspiration and subsequently contracted pneumonia as a result of incorrect feeding by a well meaning member of the public. After being stabilised at Bird and exotic animal hospital at Onderstepoort, he was brought to us for rehabilitation and preparation for his eventual release. He has been thriving on his milk formula, has been introduced to natural food sources and is ready to go to his prerelease enclosure, before he is released to live as intended, in the wild.
Thanks to primary carer, and permitted rehab volunteer, Ashleigh Pienaar, for her dedication to his care. We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community. Pic: Sarah Kempen This African fish eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) is suspected to have been involved in a territorial battle: Another larger fish eagle was witnessed grabbing this fish eagle by the head, resulting in puncture wounds to his face.
Both fish eagles fell into the Vaal dam where they eventually separated and the dominant, larger fish eagle flew away. This one couldn't fly out and got stuck in some nearby reeds and was retrieved by a couple who witnessed the entire scene. Upon admission, we examined the eagle's wounds, finding that the puncture wounds had penetrated his sinus cavities. We attended to the wounds, hydrated the eagle, and started him on a course of antibiotics. Once healed, he was ringed with a SAFRING by Craig Natrass and he was successfully released. Our thanks to the Mogans for assisting this gorgeous eagle and being instrumental in a second chance at life. We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community. Johannesburg Wildlife NPC FNB Cheque account Account: 62658400264 Branch Code: 255355 Swift code: FIRNZAJJ Pics: Ashleigh Pienaar This Serval (Leptailurus serval) was collected by the Highveld Ridge SPCA and Feral Watch TNR after he was found hiding in a pile of rubble in someone's yard. Once brought to our hospital, he was found to be severely dehydrated. Since his arrival, he is eating well and has become feistier - signs that he is feeling better. Once completely healthy and able to fend for himself, he will be released back into the wild where he belongs.
Our thanks to Highveld Ridge SPCA and Feral Watch TNR for caring for this serval and collaborating with us. We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community. Johannesburg Wildlife NPC FNB Cheque account Account: 62658400264 Branch Code: 255355 Swift code: FIRNZAJJ Pics: Ashleigh Pienaar This Sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) came from Floroma Retirement Village. The lovely ladies living there take great interest in their resident wildlife and noticed that the ibis wasn't walking. He had a fractured bone in his leg which Dr K repaired by placing an external fixator.
Thanks to the concerned ladies at Floroma Retirement Village, this bird received a second chance at life. He made a full recovery and was released back at the retirement village. We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community. Pics: Dr K & Georgina Lackinger These Black-backed jackal pups (Canis mesomelas) were found stuck in a storm water drain on the Century construction site. After our team creatively created a noose, we headed out to assist these pups. As the mom had been spotted nearby, these pups were safely retrieved and released into a nearby area with thick shrubbery, where they were happily reunited with her.
We LOVE opportunities to assist urban wildlife! Help us to help them by considering becoming a regular donor! R50 a month would assist us greatly. Johannesburg Wildlife NPC FNB Cheque account Account: 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: Ashleigh Pienaar 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. 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 We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community. Pics: Dr K 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. Recently Sandton SPCA confiscated two sub-adult male serval (Leptailurus serval) from a private residence in Bryanston, Johannesburg. They were being kept illegally as pets.
We sedated them and both underwent a complete health check. They were in good health, albeit a little overweight. The one has already been placed into a pre-release enclosure at his release site and the other one will soon be placed on another reserve. Because they are both male, they cannot be released into the same territory. We treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of our community. Pics: Dr K & Sarah Kempen |
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