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Ella joins HESC APU unit

Post author:HESC
Post published:June 26, 2019
Post category:Anti-Poaching Conservation Meet The Team News
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Poachers beware; the newest member of our K-9 anti-poaching unit will start with her training this week. Ella, now eight weeks old, is a Dutch Shepherd dog that was donated…

Ensuring the safety of our animals – a Black Mambas Update

Post author:HESC
Post published:April 30, 2019
Post category:Anti-Poaching Black Mambas
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The alarming escalation of poaching in South Africa has resulted in HESC increasingly being requested to provide sanctuary to injured and orphaned elephant and rhino calves. But, providing treatment and…

Why we love the APU dogs

Post author:HESC
Post published:February 21, 2018
Post category:Anti-Poaching
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It is said that dog and man initiated their relationship between 10 000 and 20 000 years ago when dog ancestors followed man throughout his migrations. Dogs are known as man’s best…

Update on Bullet, our anti-poaching puppy

Post author:HESC
Post published:January 25, 2017
Post category:General Animals Rhinos
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Time sure does fly! This cute little bright-eyed puppy will be turning nine months soon. Bullet is not only growing fast, but he’s turning into a handsome young chap. Bullet is…

Bullet’s visit to the vet – 19 July 2016

Post author:HESC
Post published:July 25, 2016
Post category:Anti-Poaching Conservation From The Hospital General Animals Veterinary
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On 19th July, we took Bullet to ProVet Wildlife Services, in Hoedspruit, for his vaccination and general examination. Dr Liesel Steinmann was the vet on call, and attended to the…