At Animal Survival International, we never stop working for wild animals in need – and every animal we help is thanks to donations from our supporters.
Here is how animal-lovers like you helped us make a difference for wild creatures in June.
South Africa – Western Cape 
Critical care for orphaned and injured young wild animals
Credit: Jean Tresfon/Sea Search
South Africa’s Western Cape is experiencing an unprecedented marine rabies outbreak, devastating the region’s seal population and threatening many more species.
Our partner, Sea Search, a marine research organization, was among the first to identify the crisis and is at the forefront of rabies research and investigations. Recently, its surveillance boat was destroyed in an accident, and without it, Sea Search was unable to access remote colonies of seals – essential for research and seal protection – and contain the outbreak at its source.
We reached out to our supporters and through their generous support, we have been able to contribute towards the boat repairs and crucial analysis of tissue samples.
South Africa – Mpumalanga
Providing critical anti-poaching support for orphaned rhino calves
Credit: CFW
Nola and Cathy were orphaned by poachers in South Africa, where at least one rhino is killed every day for its horn. Rhino horn is prized for its unproven ‘medicinal’ qualities and as a status symbol, particularly in Asia.
The infants were found alone and bereft, and were immediately rescued by our partner, Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary (CFW). Both were given critical milk formula, treatment and care.
Thanks to our supporters, we were able to contribute towards milk formula and advanced anti-poaching protection for the pair.
Middle East
Installing a bomb shelter to protect wildlife rescued from war
Credit: Left: iStock. Right: AP Photo/Tomer Neuberg.
In times of war, animals are often innocent victims. In June, we asked our supporters for help in funding a fortified bomb shelter for hundreds of wild animals rescued from the frontlines – from bats and foxes to deer, jackals and wild birds.
Our partner, The Israel Bat Sanctuary (TIBS), was using an old walk-in fridge, lined with polystyrene, to protect the animals as missiles rained down – but this offered little to no protection. With bombs landing closer to the sanctuary every day, the animals and their carers were at severe risk.
Thanks to our supporters’ kindness, we will be able to contribute towards a bomb shelter with eight-inch-thick (20cm) concrete walls. We will keep you posted on its progress.
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