When a treefeller in South Africa cut down a palm tree without thinking twice, it set off a heartbreaking chain of events that left an infant wild animal severely injured, another crushed to death and their mother dead.
The surviving animals – two newborn genets no larger than an avocado — were rushed to our partner’s vet clinic.
Although the little male seemed fine, it quickly became apparent that the female – weighing just 6.7oz (190g) and now orphaned – had a terrible leg fracture and a further injury to her tail.
Weighing just 6.7oz (190g), this tiny survivor faced enormous challenges from the very start. She relies on compassionate people like you to help support her recovery. Source: Kalahari Wildlife Project
Infant genet needed a pin inserted into her leg after being severely injured falling from a tree. Help this orphan now.
The injured infant needed emergency surgery to insert a pin into her tiny, fractured leg to give it any hope of healing. This pin will remain for around four weeks to give the leg the stability it needs.
Only time will tell if she regains the ability to be released into a protected nature reserve. Either way, she will need intensive rehabilitation for a year.
If she cannot be released, she will remain in the care of a sanctuary for life – all because humans continue to encroach on the natural habitats of our planet’s precious wildlife.
These orphaned genets are small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. Round-the-clock care from our partner gives them the specialist treatment they need to survive and have a second chance. Source: Kalahari Wildlife Project
This helpless little creature is not the only animal requiring critical care right now.
Every year, our partner, the Kalahari Wildlife Project (KWP), rescues hundreds of injured and displaced wild animals, including endangered and critically endangered pangolins, which are frequently confiscated from poachers.
These creatures usually arrive traumatized, sick, severely injured or pregnant, and KWP expertly rehabilitates them. Once healthy, pangolins are released into undisclosed, intensely monitored locations that are never revealed to the public.
If we can raise $5,720 (£4,270), we can cover the cost of critical care for injured, orphaned pangolins, genets and other animals for an entire month.
Our partner works to support wildlife in one of the most spectacular regions of Southern Africa. The Kalahari – a semi-arid wilderness spanning South Africa, Namibia and Botswana – is home to hundreds of iconic species including the endangered desert black rhino, ground pangolin and African wild dog.
From rescue and rehabilitation to carefully managed releases back into protected habitats, the team at KWP works to give these wild animals a second chance at life. Source: Kalahari Wildlife Project
Many of the animals KWP treats, have been injured in car collisions or rescued from the illegal trade in wildlife. On the blackmarket, animals are sold – dead or alive – for use in ‘traditional medicine’ or for their body parts to be used as talismans, status symbols or exotic ingredients.
Humans are killing our planet’s wild animals at a truly alarming rate. We wipe out millions of land animals every year and, if you include marine animals, that figure jumps to billions.
Each animal our partner rescues is critical to the health of the entire Kalahari ecosystem, which sustains everything from the smallest rodents to the largest desert-adapted elephants.
With your help today, we can help provide a lifeline to creatures severely impacted by habitat loss, illegal trafficking and other human-related impact. Please donate now.
