My daunting first Vulture poisoning as a new EWT field officer
A wildlife field officer’s first mission to rescue poisoned vultures in Kruger National Park ends in hope as two rehabilitated birds are released back into the wild.
Two rehabilitated Vultures released by the Birds of Prey Programme in Mokala National Park
In December 2023, I fetched an injured White-backed Vulture from Kimberley Veterinary Clinic. The bird was found somewhere in town and had a broken leg. The bird was in an excellent condition and was eating well. Its leg was pinned by Dr Burger. From the start this vulture was very feisty so we decided to call her “Kwaaitjie” (bad girl).
Battle of the Bullets: The Lead-free awareness drive by South Africans for South Africans.
The EWT Vulture Safe Zone project objectives include reducing and ultimately eliminating the threats to vultures within project areas. Among many other dangers is lead poisoning; a serious threat to vulture populations and other species across the globe.
Careers in Conservation – Cliantha Kay
Cliantha is a Conservation Canine Assistant with the EWT’s Conservation Canine Unit. Here is a little bit about Cliantha
International Vulture Awareness Day 2023
The EWT is hosting an event at the Cape Vulture Conservancy in the Lowveld to showcase vultures and reveal the EWT’s new Vulture Ambulance, which has already been used when responding to various wildlife emergencies around the Lowveld.