Wildlife Conservation Stories Archives

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.

Young Temminck’s Pangolin Taken From Mother

A young Temminck’s pangolin illegally taken from his mother gets help at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to reach adulthood.

face of a Southern African hedgehog being held

Southern African Hedgehog Wounded By Dog

A Southern African hedgehog gets help for infected wounds from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Brown House Snake Kept As Pet Suffers

A brown house snake suffers poor shedding that leads to tail tip amputation at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital for recovery.

Natal Spurfowl Recovers After Possible Window Hit

A Natal spurfowl suffers injuries after possibly flying into a window, and treatment at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helps him recover for release.

Tomasso The Temminck’s Pangolin Rescued From Suitcase

A Temminck’s pangolin suffers emaciation after poor care by someone who kept him in a suitcase, but treatment at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital helps him recover.

spotted eagle-owl with infection standing on towel

Spotted Eagle-Owl Sickened By Trichomoniasis

A spotted eagle-owl with a bad trichomoniasis infection is treated at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and makes a full recovery.

short-snouted grass snake held in hand while tube fed

Tiny Short-Snouted Grass Snake Injured By Cat

A short-snouted grass snake injured by a cat gets help at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to overcome wounds.

pangolin at vet hospital being held while tube fed

Temminck’s Pangolin Vs. Leopard

A Temminck’s pangolin recovers at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital from injuries sustained in a leopard attack.

a Cape serotine bat held in hand being fed by syringe

Unresponsive Cape Serotine Bat Gets Care

A Cape serotine bat is found on the ground, the suspected victim of a cat attack, and staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital begin treatment for recovery.

$young hadada ibis in nest box bandaged for fractured bones$

Young Hadada Ibis Recovers And Learns Independence

A young hadada ibis with multiple fractures is treated for possible metabolic bone disease at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

young vervet monkey sniffing food held by older vervet monkey sitting on branch

Keeping Vervet Monkeys Healthy And Happy

When 19 vervet monkeys that were confiscated from private property arrive at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital, staff focuses on rehabilitation for release to a suitable area.

lesser bushbaby being held and handfed by syringe

Lesser Bushbaby With Head Trauma

A lesser bushbaby who lost her sight due to head trauma is treated by staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and makes a full recovery.

head of Southern African python held up by hand

Southern African Python Injured On Fence

A Southern African python injures herself on a fence while hunting and needs help from Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital to recover.

Rinkhals Snake Vs. Cat

Tiny rinkhals snake gets wounded by cat and recovers with the help of staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

flap-neck chameleon held in hand being fed via syringe

Flap-Neck Chameleon Saved From Illegal Pet Trade

Prolonged lack of food and water adds to medical issues suffered by a flap-neck chameleon that is nursed back to health by Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

Southern African python held by head and body by hands

Injured Southern African Python Released After Recovery

A Southern African python with an open wound in its side, likely from a shovel, is cared for by Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital until it recovers and gets released into the wild.

Injured Green Turtle Recovers In Greece

Green turtle with head injuries gets help from Wildlife Vets International and the Sea Turtle Protection Society to put her on the road to recovery.

Nile Monitor Lizard With Broken Leg

A Nile monitor lizard with a broken leg gets help from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

Marsh Owl Regains Sight

A marsh owl that lost its sight, possibly due to a head trauma, regained its vision after receiving care at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.

European Honey Buzzard With Wing Fracture

A European honey buzzard with a fractured wrist faces a tricky recovery, but care from staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital gives him the best chance possible.

gutteral toad looking at camera from container of water

Gutteral Toad Caught By Dog

A gutteral toad suffered an open wound when caught by a dog, but Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital was able to help her fully recover with treatment and good nutrition.

shikra wrapped in towel and being tube fed

Shikra With Partially Paralyzed Legs Makes Progress

A young shikra suffers partial paralysis in both legs likely from trauma but expert care from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital is helping him recover.

flap neck chameleon held in hands being syringe-fed

Flap-Neck Chameleon Needs Food And Hydration

A flap-neck chameleon is confiscated and found to need nutritional care, so staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital ensured the chameleon was rehydrated and ate good food.

Brown House Snake Suffers Brain Trauma From Bite

A brown house snake gets help from staff at Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital after suffering numerous injuries when attacked by a cat.

face of spotted eagle owl looking healthy

Spotted Eagle Owl Success

Trichomoniasis causes serious illness in a spotted eagle owl, but treatment by the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital gets the owl back to the wild within only 10 days.

Southern African python moving across a rock

Saving Our Precious Pythons

A group of Southern African pythons arrive at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital after being confiscated, and most are successfully rehabbed and released where they will thrive.