Join us as we chat with Danica from Tweet Tweet Rescue & Rehab to find out about what goes on behind the scenes at one of the busiest wildlife rescue centres in Cape Town. We also delve into what it takes to becoming a Cape Nature permitted centre.
The Statistics The rising number of preventable and unnecessary cases of wildlife suffering and death due to human ignorance and actions is alarming. In South Africa, thousands of wild birds and mammals die each year due to improper first aid, removal from their natural habitats, and stress in captivity. Specific figures include: Over 20,000 wild…
The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa, colloquially known as AWS Philippi, was established in 1929. Since its inception 95 years ago it has never turned any animal in need away and this includes wildlife. A lessor known fact is that in 1993 we admitted and successfully reared an orphaned two day old Zebra Colt…
Exploring ‘Morphic Resonance Learning’ in Wildlife Rehabilitation The ultimate goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to return a healthy and well adjusted animal back into the wild. Behind the scenes lies an intricate dance of science and intuition, where caregivers strive not just to heal the body, but also to nurture and protect the spirit and…
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Join us as we chat with Carina Crayton from the Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation and learn more about what this permitted rescue centre is doing for wildlife in South Africa. Sign up to the Wild Ways Newsletter for updates and invites to upcoming events and training
In 1956, a unique form of therapy involving animals was gaining recognition as a means to promote healing and improve emotional well-being. The practice, known as “animal-assisted therapy,” was still in its early stages but would go on to play an important role in medicine, particularly in paediatric care.
