Released eagle owl gives birth to two chicks
One of our core beliefs here at The HESC is that, whereever possible, animals are to be released to the wild where they belong. It was five years ago that…
Announcing the release of two cheetahs in November 2015
Plans are in place to release two male cheetahs, Wim and Tobie, at the Air Force Base Makhado (formerly known as Air Force Base Louis Trichardt) on 20 November 2015.…
Susan the cheetah’s collar is removed
On 29th July 2015, Susan the cheetah was darted and had her collar removed. She is the female cheetah released onto The Kapama Reserve in 2012. When cheetahs are released…
Susan the cheetah is spotted hunting
We are delighted to advise that Susan, a cheetah that was released onto the Kapama Private Game Reserve in October 2012, is doing very well out in the wild. While…
Soft release of two Caracals, Chilli and Pepper, at HESC
On 22 January 2015 two Caracals, Chilli and Pepper, was soft released at The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC). The term “soft release” means to release the animal into a…
An update on two released cheetahs on Makutsi Game Reserve and Ukulima Game Farm
Aschanti Two wild cheetahs were captured on the 20th and 22nd October 2013 respectively. They were found running next to the R40 highway and parallel to a railway line. After…
Update on female cheetah released on Makutsi
The female that was released on Makutsi is doing very well. She was named Aschanti. She was kept in the boma until mid December, and on the first attempted release,…
AN UPDATE: KAPI THE RELEASED CHEETAH
There is nothing more rewarding than being a part of a successful cheetah release. In December 2013, we released a male cheetah called Kapi onto Kapama Private Game Reserve. As Kapi…
An update on Bubbles the Serval by assistant curator Karien Smit
Bubbles exploring the bush Since the Centre opened its doors, we have seen many animals successfully released. Some of these releases involve a crate door being opened with the animal…
Update on Cheetah female that was released on Kapama Private Game Reserve.
In December 2014 a female cheetah was spotted east of Masuthu plains in the same area as two lions. A few days later she was spotted walking in a western…