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Port Sudan, Sudan | 2023 11 14-16 | Preparation work for the Lion Rescue mission in Port Sudan, Sudan.
SUDAN ANIMAL RESCUE

Fifty wild animals rescued from Sudanese war zone

Local wildlife groups and an international organisation work together to save 50 animals trapped in a conflict area This content is restricted to registered users and…

  • Lesego Chepape
1 min read
Dr Roos at a Sterilisation Drive between FOUR PAWS and the PDSA in Uniondale in South Africa. (@FourPaws)
FOUR PAWS

Four Paws, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals embark on dog sterilisation drive

The two animal welfare organisations provide a range of veterinary services when people can’t afford them

  • Lesego Chepape
4 min read
The Netherlands, Nijeberkoop | 2021 11 30 | Lions Dolf (left) & Roman (right) at FELIDA Big Cat Sanctuary.
BLOOD LIONS

World Lion Day: Five young lions rescued in Romania arrive in South Africa

The country’s captive lion population of 9 000 is three times the size of the wild lion population.

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
In 2018, Mail & Guardian reported that the number of captive bears in Vietnam had dropped dramatically since 2005, from about 4 500 to less than 800 today. Photo by: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
ASIATIC BLACK BEARS

Asiatic black bear cubs saved from illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam

Two bear cubs, weighing only 2.4kg and 3.3kg, were rescued from a man intending to sell them on the illicit wildlife market

  • Eunice Masson
2 min read