Wildlife Conservation Stories Archives

injured brown house snake lying on towel

Brown House Snake Badly Bitten

A brown house snake with wounds inflicted be a cat gets care from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to recover.

rinkhals snake on exam table with bandage

Rinkhals Snake Suffers Lacerations And Punctures

An adult rinkhals snake wounded by a dog gets helps from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to recover and be released.

Temminck's pangolin searching for food in dirt

Sebastian The Temminck’s Pangolin

Sebastian the Temminck’s pangolin suffered dehydration, malnutrition, and worse before being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.

marabou stork standing beside plastic pool full of water in enclosure

Grounded Marabou Stork Gets Help

A marabou stork was in shock, had difficulty breathing and numerous other injuries from an impact but prompt care at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital saved his life.

Lesser Bushbabies Raised Together

Two young lesser bushbabies that couldn’t be returned to their mothers are being raised together at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

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Brown House Snake Wounded By Cat

A brown house snake that was wounded by a cat gets prompt care from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and recovers.

hadada ibis being tube-fed at veterinary hospital

Hadada Ibis Injured By Dog

A hadada ibis bitten by a dog suffers some puncture wounds but recovers well with care from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Southern African hedgehog eating from a bowl

Young Southern African Hedgehogs Rescued

Seven Southern African hedgehogs rescued around the same time and unable to go back to their mothers are raised together by the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

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Brown House Snake Covered In Wounds

A brown house snake in a residential area was wounded several times before being rescued and treated at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Rinkhals snake inside clear tube on exam table

Rinkhals Snake Beaten By Men

A Rinkhals snake that was beaten up and captured by two men gets rescued and injuries are treated at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

lesser bushbaby standing beside a food bowl

Lesser Bushbaby Babies Thrive

Two lesser bushbaby babies are now thriving under the care of Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital after being rescued.

lanner falcon held by her feet against someone's chest

Lanner Falcon Takes On Too Much

A young lanner falcon suffered minor injuries after taking on large prey, but recovered with the aid of Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Temminck’s Pangolin Humbu

A young, male Temminck’s pangolin gets help from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to safely mature for release after being rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.

a hadada ibis standing in small enclosure, possibly a mesh travel carrier

Hadada Ibis Suffers Dog Attack

A hadada ibis suffers puncture wounds and missing feathers from an apparent dog attack, but he gets help to recover from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

a young black-winged kite bird stands inside an enclosure

Grounded Baby Black-Winged Kite

A fledgling black-winged kite found on the ground got help from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to gain strength and grow in preparation for release.

spotted eagle-owl standing in soft carrier

Spotted Eagle-Owl Very Ill

Spotted eagle-owl with trichomoniasis and other health issues gets rehabilitated at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

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Brown House Snake Injured By Cat

A brown house snake that suffered injuries from a cat recovers with the help of staff at two vet hospitals, including Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

close up of face of young barn owl held in towel

Barn Owl Baby Saved From Prison

Baby barn owl, rescued after falling from a height into a prison courtyard, receives care from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

close up on the head of a Nile monitor lying on a towel

Nile Monitor Suffers Broken Bones

A Nile monitor with a broken jaw and other broken bones recuperates at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Young Secretary Bird Needs Help

Secretary bird found weak and with muscle damage, but gets help recovering from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Orphaned And Injured Southern Hedgehogs

Southern hedgehogs that were orphaned, injured, or needed help get assistance from staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

eastern Cape dwarf chameleon held in hand

Sick Eastern Cape Dwarf Chameleon Saved From Illegal Trade

An eastern Cape dwarf chameleon that was malnourished and suffering from metabolic bone disease is helped by Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Barn Owl Downed By Injury And Shock

A barn owl overcomes severe muscle injury and shock with rehab help at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

White Stork Recovers From Possible Poisoning

A white stork rescued from near a road is treated for suspected rodenticide poisoning by staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

close up on injury to face of Southern African python held in hands

Southern African Python Confiscated

A Southern African python is confiscated and rehabbed for release with help from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Aurora house snake held in hand to show injury on side of head

Aurora House Snake Wounded By Bird

An Aurora house snake found in the road suffered injuries likely inflicted by a bird and is rehabilitated at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Rock Monitor Found Collapsed

A collapsed rock monitor is rescued from the roadside and then nursed back to health by staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Rock Monitor Rescued From Drain

A rock monitor lizard is rescued from a pipe and brought to Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to recover from dehydration and malnutrition.

Pippa The Temminck’s Pangolin

Pippa, a Temminck’s pangolin, recovers from a harsh life in the illegal wildlife trade with the help of staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Baby Bird Season In South Africa

Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helps out baby birds and other wildlife babies who need help during the season for wildlife babies.