Spirit Wildlife Foundation
The miraculous birth of Spirit’s calf is testament to the power of nature, nurture and committed care to overcome the evil of…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is thrilled to share the wonderful news that in the early hours of Sunday 3 September, released orphan, Spirit,…
One of the most heartwarming sights at Care for Wild is witnessing the profound trust between the rhinos and the Rangers –…
World Ranger Day, celebrated on July 31st, is an international day dedicated to honouring and celebrating the dedication and sacrifices of park…
The original heartlands of the White Lions is an ancient sacred site, declared protected by African kings for many hundreds of years…
Winter has arrived, bringing with it a severe drop in temperatures and for vulnerable orphans like Daisy (who struggles to regulate her…
An article by Ian Kilbride We on Earth lose between 200-2,000 species every year. Just stop, pause and think about it. That…
While Assegaia exemplifies the divine masculine energy, the Global White Lion Protection Trust's founder lioness, Marah, will always be a shining light…
Care for Wild recently carried out a large-scale horn-trimming operation aimed at improving the protection and security of the rhinos under our…
The arrival of winter in the reserve marks a significant phase in the rewilding journey of Spirit, Jemu, Grey, and Lilli. This…
Due to her comprised state on arrival. Daisy is slightly behind in her development than the other orphans. Daisy lacked the muscle…
Let’s ask elephants what they prefer! As Elephants Alive research has always been led by elephants, we decided to ask them to…
Spirit, Jemu, Grey and Lilli are enjoying the last remaining natural grazing of the summer months. The temperatures are beginning to drop…
‘I am beginning to feel exactly what you told me, Credo [Mutwa],’ I explained. ‘That, in following the footsteps of the White…
We are slowly increasing Daisy's daily walks to the veldt to help improve her strength, muscle tone, endurance and stamina. Daisy also…
Blizzy and Pebble were able to enjoy the mud wallows from last year's rainy season just after they were born but for…
Thriving ecosystems rely on connections between protected nature reserves. In Africa, many of these corridors are created by elephant and intersect with…
The Greater Kruger National Park region, which is the only place on Earth where White Lion occurs naturally, is a semi-arid habitat…
Daisy and Modjadji also received a visit from Ian Kilbride. Ian was pleasantly surprised to see just how much Daisy had grown…
Two of the Global White Lion Protection Trust team members, who are instrumental in ensuring King Assegaia’s well-being, are Reuben and Champion.…
The Global White Lion Protection Trust’s pioneering ethos embraces both modern science and Indigenous knowledge: respecting and learning from both traditions, so…
January 2023 blessed us with a visit from Ian who wanted to check up on the Spirit Wildlife Family first-hand. We were…
The end of 2022 saw Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli relocated to a larger release site to continue their rewilding and reintroduction…
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE! PLEASE DONATE. SWF is a Public Benefit Organisation and your donations can qualify as a taxable deduction. Account holder:…
Written by Ian Kilbride There is a brutal irony to game ranger, Anton Mzimba, being gunned down a mere five days before…
Almost all wild lion live in Africa, but there is one small population that exists elsewhere. Panthera le oleo (African lion) is…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation - Elephants Alive ‘They also serve who only stand and wait’ - John Milton As the year draws to…
Whilst Grey, Spirit, Jemu and Lilli learn to navigate summer months in the reserve, Wyntir and River seem intent on introducing Blizzy…
As usual, November in the bush lived up to our expectations! The days are long, hot and extremely humid. Temperatures reach 25…
Trailblazer was collared in March 2022 in Mozambique by our partners on the ground (Mozambique Wildlife Alliance) together with a group of…
The magnificent King Assegaia is the pride male of the Royal Trinity - but did you know that he is the youngest…
Elephant movements decrease during the dry season due to depleting resources. Although this year there was more water available compared to previous…
It has been just over a month since Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli were relocated from the Intensive Protection Zone to the…
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE! PLEASE DONATE. SWF is a Public Benefit Organisation and your donations can qualify as a taxable deduction. Account holder:…
Intwandamela is a majestic prime bull the team has had the privilege to monitor around the clock since 2005. The long-term dataset…
Summer has well and truly arrived at Care for Wild. The temperatures are climbing daily and the rain is falling heavily. The…
Elephant identification is important in the tracking process. Together with the support of the Spirit Wildlife Foundation, Elephants Alive has been able…
Written by Michelle Henley, Director, Co-Foundation & Principal Researcher at Elephants Alive We have had the privilege of fitting collars and conducting…
After Zac's stiff legs last month, he is continuing with supplements to aid mobility as well as rest time away from the…
Almost all wild lion live in Africa, but there is one small population that exists elsewhere. Panthera le oleo (African lion) is…
With the first small amounts of rainfall earlier this month, the dried-up mud pools became a haven in the tropical heat. Daisy…
In January 2019, Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli entered the first stages of rewilding and were released into the first phase of…
Miracles do happen and the Spirit Wildlife Foundation can prove it! In a world of international conflict and atrocity, nature has a…
The Full Circle It is unusual to be in a position to make a meaningful difference to the lives of scholars, communities…
Daisy is now 9 months old and growing quickly. In the beginning, it seemed as though this little calf would never put…
Our suspicions that Jemu and Spirit were coming on heat were confirmed this month. Storm has been aggressively protecting the crash, making…
By Michelle Henley - Elephants Alive, Director, Co-founder & Principal Researcher The Elephants Alive’s ID study involves taking detailed photos for identification…
In this month's update, we wanted to give you a small glimpse into the protection of the rhinos that you support, as…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is elated to announce the birth of a precious baby white rhino to mother Olive and father Storm at…
The Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF) is pleased to celebrate our partnership with Global White Lion Trust (WLT). WLT has a unique approach…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF) is pleased to announce and celebrate our partnership with Elephants Alive. Elephants Alive (EA) has a rich history…
Written by Ian Kilbride There is a brutal irony to game ranger, Anton Mzimba, being gunned down a mere five days before…
Daisy is very nearly 7 months old and has just reached another monumental milestone. She was recently introduced to fellow orphans Aquazi…
Following observations of trembling and weak legs last month, veterinarian Dr Albertus Coetzee was called to examine Zac. Zac received massage therapy…
The rescue of an orphaned rhino calf is just the beginning of a very long and committed process to save a species…
Sunday 5th June was World Environment Day, which presents an opportune time to profile the stellar work of the Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF).…
Since 2019, Care for Wild has integrated a range of different technologies to enhance our security strategy as well as collect and…
We are very happy to again report that Zac is doing well. There are again significant improvements to his mobility and activity…
We can't believe how fast these two rascals are growing! It is very interesting to compare their development to that of little…
Despite her highly rocky start to life, Daisy has a will to survive which is awe-inspiring and humbling. Last month Veterinarian Dr…
Daisy was rescued on the 9th of December 2021. She was just a few hours old when she arrived at Care for…
March was an interesting month in terms of the weather and its subsequent effect on the veldt and the rhinos' behaviour. Temperatures…
Just two weeks after Wyntir and her newborn made international headlines, fellow orphaned rhino River, gave birth to a little bullcalf. Baby…
Just two weeks after Wyntir and her newborn made international headlines, fellow orphaned rhino River, gave birth to a little bull calf.…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is deeply concerned about the granting of permits for the hunting of ten critically endangered black rhino. We ask…
Hope for rhino's as world's first rhino calf born at Care for Wild Rhino Sactuary, South Africa to orphan's of poaching. Rhino…
On Thursday 9th December we received a little miracle. She came in the form of a tiny rhino calf, possibly just hours…
December has challenged us more than we ever thought possible. A devastating month for rhino populations in South Africa, we received 6…
November has been a busy month for the team here at Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary. A few weeks ago, after heavy…
November 2016 saw the arrival of three orphans within just a few days of each other. Grey, Jemu & Spirit were…
October has been a month of stunning change in the bush. The first decent rains of the summer have turned the yellowy…
Being able to tell each of the rhinos apart is extremely important when monitoring. Each rhino has their own unique microchip number…
South Africa is at the centre of the rhino poaching crisis. Rhinos are being brutally murdered daily in National Parks, Provincial Parks…
Our dehorning operation continued this month. Over two days we successfully dehorned another 26 rhinos at Care for Wild. Whilst Lilli and…
September is always a standout month for us here at Care for Wild and the excitement grows steadily stronger each day as…
The miraculous birth of Spirit’s calf is testament to the power of nature, nurture and committed care to overcome the evil of…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is thrilled to share the wonderful news that in the early hours of Sunday 3 September, released orphan, Spirit,…
One of the most heartwarming sights at Care for Wild is witnessing the profound trust between the rhinos and the Rangers –…
World Ranger Day, celebrated on July 31st, is an international day dedicated to honouring and celebrating the dedication and sacrifices of park…
The original heartlands of the White Lions is an ancient sacred site, declared protected by African kings for many hundreds of years…
Winter has arrived, bringing with it a severe drop in temperatures and for vulnerable orphans like Daisy (who struggles to regulate her…
An article by Ian Kilbride We on Earth lose between 200-2,000 species every year. Just stop, pause and think about it. That…
While Assegaia exemplifies the divine masculine energy, the Global White Lion Protection Trust's founder lioness, Marah, will always be a shining light…
Care for Wild recently carried out a large-scale horn-trimming operation aimed at improving the protection and security of the rhinos under our…
The arrival of winter in the reserve marks a significant phase in the rewilding journey of Spirit, Jemu, Grey, and Lilli. This…
Due to her comprised state on arrival. Daisy is slightly behind in her development than the other orphans. Daisy lacked the muscle…
Let’s ask elephants what they prefer! As Elephants Alive research has always been led by elephants, we decided to ask them to…
Spirit, Jemu, Grey and Lilli are enjoying the last remaining natural grazing of the summer months. The temperatures are beginning to drop…
‘I am beginning to feel exactly what you told me, Credo [Mutwa],’ I explained. ‘That, in following the footsteps of the White…
We are slowly increasing Daisy's daily walks to the veldt to help improve her strength, muscle tone, endurance and stamina. Daisy also…
Blizzy and Pebble were able to enjoy the mud wallows from last year's rainy season just after they were born but for…
Thriving ecosystems rely on connections between protected nature reserves. In Africa, many of these corridors are created by elephant and intersect with…
The Greater Kruger National Park region, which is the only place on Earth where White Lion occurs naturally, is a semi-arid habitat…
Daisy and Modjadji also received a visit from Ian Kilbride. Ian was pleasantly surprised to see just how much Daisy had grown…
Two of the Global White Lion Protection Trust team members, who are instrumental in ensuring King Assegaia’s well-being, are Reuben and Champion.…
The Global White Lion Protection Trust’s pioneering ethos embraces both modern science and Indigenous knowledge: respecting and learning from both traditions, so…
January 2023 blessed us with a visit from Ian who wanted to check up on the Spirit Wildlife Family first-hand. We were…
The end of 2022 saw Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli relocated to a larger release site to continue their rewilding and reintroduction…
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE! PLEASE DONATE. SWF is a Public Benefit Organisation and your donations can qualify as a taxable deduction. Account holder:…
Written by Ian Kilbride There is a brutal irony to game ranger, Anton Mzimba, being gunned down a mere five days before…
Almost all wild lion live in Africa, but there is one small population that exists elsewhere. Panthera le oleo (African lion) is…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation - Elephants Alive ‘They also serve who only stand and wait’ - John Milton As the year draws to…
Whilst Grey, Spirit, Jemu and Lilli learn to navigate summer months in the reserve, Wyntir and River seem intent on introducing Blizzy…
As usual, November in the bush lived up to our expectations! The days are long, hot and extremely humid. Temperatures reach 25…
Trailblazer was collared in March 2022 in Mozambique by our partners on the ground (Mozambique Wildlife Alliance) together with a group of…
The magnificent King Assegaia is the pride male of the Royal Trinity - but did you know that he is the youngest…
Elephant movements decrease during the dry season due to depleting resources. Although this year there was more water available compared to previous…
It has been just over a month since Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli were relocated from the Intensive Protection Zone to the…
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE! PLEASE DONATE. SWF is a Public Benefit Organisation and your donations can qualify as a taxable deduction. Account holder:…
Intwandamela is a majestic prime bull the team has had the privilege to monitor around the clock since 2005. The long-term dataset…
Summer has well and truly arrived at Care for Wild. The temperatures are climbing daily and the rain is falling heavily. The…
Elephant identification is important in the tracking process. Together with the support of the Spirit Wildlife Foundation, Elephants Alive has been able…
Written by Michelle Henley, Director, Co-Foundation & Principal Researcher at Elephants Alive We have had the privilege of fitting collars and conducting…
After Zac's stiff legs last month, he is continuing with supplements to aid mobility as well as rest time away from the…
Almost all wild lion live in Africa, but there is one small population that exists elsewhere. Panthera le oleo (African lion) is…
With the first small amounts of rainfall earlier this month, the dried-up mud pools became a haven in the tropical heat. Daisy…
In January 2019, Spirit, Grey, Jemu and Lilli entered the first stages of rewilding and were released into the first phase of…
Miracles do happen and the Spirit Wildlife Foundation can prove it! In a world of international conflict and atrocity, nature has a…
The Full Circle It is unusual to be in a position to make a meaningful difference to the lives of scholars, communities…
Daisy is now 9 months old and growing quickly. In the beginning, it seemed as though this little calf would never put…
Our suspicions that Jemu and Spirit were coming on heat were confirmed this month. Storm has been aggressively protecting the crash, making…
By Michelle Henley - Elephants Alive, Director, Co-founder & Principal Researcher The Elephants Alive’s ID study involves taking detailed photos for identification…
In this month's update, we wanted to give you a small glimpse into the protection of the rhinos that you support, as…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is elated to announce the birth of a precious baby white rhino to mother Olive and father Storm at…
The Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF) is pleased to celebrate our partnership with Global White Lion Trust (WLT). WLT has a unique approach…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF) is pleased to announce and celebrate our partnership with Elephants Alive. Elephants Alive (EA) has a rich history…
Written by Ian Kilbride There is a brutal irony to game ranger, Anton Mzimba, being gunned down a mere five days before…
Daisy is very nearly 7 months old and has just reached another monumental milestone. She was recently introduced to fellow orphans Aquazi…
Following observations of trembling and weak legs last month, veterinarian Dr Albertus Coetzee was called to examine Zac. Zac received massage therapy…
The rescue of an orphaned rhino calf is just the beginning of a very long and committed process to save a species…
Sunday 5th June was World Environment Day, which presents an opportune time to profile the stellar work of the Spirit Wildlife Foundation (SWF).…
Since 2019, Care for Wild has integrated a range of different technologies to enhance our security strategy as well as collect and…
We are very happy to again report that Zac is doing well. There are again significant improvements to his mobility and activity…
We can't believe how fast these two rascals are growing! It is very interesting to compare their development to that of little…
Despite her highly rocky start to life, Daisy has a will to survive which is awe-inspiring and humbling. Last month Veterinarian Dr…
Daisy was rescued on the 9th of December 2021. She was just a few hours old when she arrived at Care for…
March was an interesting month in terms of the weather and its subsequent effect on the veldt and the rhinos' behaviour. Temperatures…
Just two weeks after Wyntir and her newborn made international headlines, fellow orphaned rhino River, gave birth to a little bullcalf. Baby…
Just two weeks after Wyntir and her newborn made international headlines, fellow orphaned rhino River, gave birth to a little bull calf.…
Spirit Wildlife Foundation is deeply concerned about the granting of permits for the hunting of ten critically endangered black rhino. We ask…
Hope for rhino's as world's first rhino calf born at Care for Wild Rhino Sactuary, South Africa to orphan's of poaching. Rhino…
On Thursday 9th December we received a little miracle. She came in the form of a tiny rhino calf, possibly just hours…
December has challenged us more than we ever thought possible. A devastating month for rhino populations in South Africa, we received 6…
November has been a busy month for the team here at Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary. A few weeks ago, after heavy…
November 2016 saw the arrival of three orphans within just a few days of each other. Grey, Jemu & Spirit were…
October has been a month of stunning change in the bush. The first decent rains of the summer have turned the yellowy…
Being able to tell each of the rhinos apart is extremely important when monitoring. Each rhino has their own unique microchip number…
South Africa is at the centre of the rhino poaching crisis. Rhinos are being brutally murdered daily in National Parks, Provincial Parks…
Our dehorning operation continued this month. Over two days we successfully dehorned another 26 rhinos at Care for Wild. Whilst Lilli and…
September is always a standout month for us here at Care for Wild and the excitement grows steadily stronger each day as…