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New Blood for Addo’s Lions
Addo, SA’s third-largest national park, recently faced a crucial challenge—introducing fresh genetics into its aging lion population.
Mar 10


Vulture Rescue Mission: Transporting a Rehabilitated White Backed Vulture from Klein Mier Pan to Vulpro, Hartebeesport
A mission was flown to transport a rehabilitated juvenile White-Backed Vulture from a remote settlement near Klein Mier Pan to Hartebeesport
Mar 10


High-Speed Rescue: Flying Meerkats to Safety in the Kalahari with The Bateleurs
In December 2024, The Bateleurs facilitated a special wildlife rescue mission, flying two meerkats to Kalahari
Mar 10


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...
Nov 13, 2024


The Collective Effort of Remarkable Wildlife Enthusiasts!
This story of teamwork shows the incredible effort of individuals and organizations who came together.
Oct 31, 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.
Oct 11, 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 14, 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.
Sep 11, 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 29, 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.
Aug 4, 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
Jun 3, 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
May 20, 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
Apr 30, 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,...
Mar 28, 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...
Feb 27, 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)...
Jan 21, 2024
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