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Nov 13, 2024
A back-to-back EWT Wild Dog relocation between Welgevonden Game Reserve and Tswalu Game Reserve
Author: Cole du Plessis, Endangered Wildlife Trust African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus) have disappeared from 25 of the 39 countries that...
Oct 31, 2024
The Collective Effort of Remarkable Wildlife Enthusiasts!
This story of teamwork shows the incredible effort of individuals and organizations who came together.
Oct 11, 2024
Rescue of a Pangolin Mum and Pup at the SA/Botswana Border: A Triumph for Conservation
The Bateleurs joined a sting and rescue operation near the South Africa/Botswana border.
Sep 14, 2024
Egyptian Vultures arrive in South Africa thanks to VulPro
The only Egyptian Vulture pair in South Africa has safely arrived at VulPro@Shamwari! VulPro (https://www.vulpro.com/) has launched an ambit
Sep 11, 2024
Ungulungu's long trip home to the Kalahari
Sunday 8th September's Bateleurs mission had a very special outcome, along with an upliftment in my faith for human kindness.
Aug 29, 2024
Southern Right Whale Survey in Western Cape: Advocating for Ongoing Research and Protection of These Iconic Marine Mammals
Arriving at Morningstar Flying Club at 7am ready for our Southern Right Whale Survey. I found the airfield completely fogged in and the out
Aug 4, 2024
A Soaring Rescue: The Aerial Mission to Save a Martial Eagle in Springbok
On the 18th of July, 2024, I embarked on an extraordinary mission that blended the thrill of aviation with the noble cause of wildlife conse
Aug 4, 2024
Quarterly Coastline Inspection Flight with SAAMBR/ORI Representatives
Author: Bateleurs Pilot on the mission, Michael On Thursday the 25th of July 2024 I had the pleasure of flying members of the KZN...
Aug 4, 2024
A Mission for Conservation: Transporting Lions from Shamwari to Thanda Private Game Reserve, Hluhluwe
Transporting two magnificent male lions from Shamwari Game Reserve to their new home in Thanda Private Game Reserve, Hluhluwe.
Jun 3, 2024
Destructive mining malpractice survey on the West Coast
Protect the West Coast aims to expose the impacts of the beach mining industry on the West Coast through imagery and video. To support this
May 20, 2024
Relocation of 8 Leopard Tortoises from KZN to Limpopo
The Bateleurs recently facilitated the relocation of 8 Leopard Tortoises from FreeMe Wildlife in Pietermaritzburg to the Entabeni Game Reser
Apr 30, 2024
EWT return African Wild Dog relocation mission between South Africa and Malawi
Relocate a pack of African Wild Dogs from South Africa to Liwonde National Park (Malawi) and return from Majete Wildlife Reserve (Malawi) wi
Apr 30, 2024
EWT return Cheetah relocation missions between South Africa and Malawi
Relocate two female Cheetah from a predator holding facility in Nelspruit to Liwonde National Park (Malawi) and return to the same predator
Mar 28, 2024
From Black Footed Cats and Elephants to Beetles: The Bateleurs' Aerial Support in Conservation Efforts
Understandably, our pilots, supporters, and followers are drawn to stories about popular species such as the relocation of wild dogs,...
Feb 27, 2024
Mabula Ground-Hornbill Chick Relocation Project
Author: Dr Kyle-Mark Middleton Senior coordinator - Mabula Ground-Hornbill Project ground-hornbill.org.za The collaboration between the...
Jan 21, 2024
EWT Cheetah Relocation Missions between Malawi and South Africa
Source: EWT Press Release | Jan 2024 In 2017, cheetahs were returned to Malawi after a 20-year absence by @africanparksnetwork, EWT, and...
Jan 21, 2024
An Injured Vulture Rescue Mission to Secure its Successful Rehabilitation
On Dec 15th 2023, Bateleurs pilot, Roger Bozzoli, and passenger Willie Bodenstein (photo journalist from EAA and Pilot’s Post website)...
Oct 24, 2023
African Wild Dog Relocation: Karingani Game Reserve to Welgevonden Game Reserve
Author: Cole Edwards, EWT: Manager of the Carnivore Range Expansion Project The Endangerered Wildlife Trust initiated the Wild Dog Range...
Oct 24, 2023
Relocation of Two Lionesses from Mount Camdeboo to Babanango Game Reserve
In a remarkable conservation effort, the lionesses Nora and Kibibi from Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve have been successfully...
Oct 18, 2023
EWT Aerial Survey of Breeding Sites of Vultures in Kruger National Park
The Greater Kruger National Park has faced a significant threat to its wildlife, particularly vultures and other raptors, due to a series...
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