The ASI team never stops fighting for wildlife – and all our work is made possible by the kind donations of wildlife warriors all around the world.
Here’s how supporters like you helped us make a difference for wild animals in May.
South Africa – Hoedspruit 
Providing crucial nutrition for orphaned rhino calves
Credit: Blog/Thompsons Africa
Our partner, the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center (HESC), rescues, rehabilitates and cares for orphaned rhinos. Many lost their mothers to poaching when they were still suckling, and these vulnerable youngsters need dedicated care to survive without their mothers.
In May, we appealed for help to keep these orphaned rhinos fed – without their mothers’ milk, they need an expensive, specialized milk formula . We also need to enlarge their enclosures. Our supporters responded generously, and we have been able to contribute towards the shelter and care of the orphans. Thank you for showing compassion to these beautiful, vulnerable young animals.
South America – Bolivia 
Preparing a young rescued jaguar for her return to the wild
Credit: ONCA Wildlife Sanctuary
Khali was just an infant when she was found discarded in a dumpster in Santa Rosa del Tacuma, Bolivia. We suspect that her mother was killed to feed the brutal trade in jaguar bones; Khali was likely kept as an “exotic pet” before being discarded when she got too ‘wild.’
This young cub – terrified, malnourished and alone – was taken in by our partner, ONCA Wildlife Sanctuary, which works to help jaguars like Khali recover and grow, while retaining their natural instincts. Their goal is to release Khali to a protected forested area, so she can live out the rest of her life in the wild.
To achieve this, ONCA needs to enlarge Khali’s enclosure, which will help her to hone her natural hunting and survival skills before being released – crucial for her survival. Through our supporters’ donations, we will be able to contribute towards this project to help ensure Khali’s ultimate release back into the wild, where she belongs.
Nigeria – Lagos 
Supplying a groundbreaking pangolin ICU with life-saving veterinary equipment
Credit: Green Fingers Conservation Center.
In Nigeria, pangolins are poached and slaughtered in their tens of thousands every year, their body parts used in unproven traditional ‘medicine.’ Our partner, Greenfingers Wildlife Conservation Initiative (GWCI), works tirelessly to intercept poachers and raid bushmeat markets to rescue these fragile, endangered creatures.
Last year, our supporters helped us build Nigeria’s first pangolin ICU and nursery. Now, we must equip it with veterinary tools to treat severely injured, traumatized and sick pangolins. The species is notoriously difficult to treat in captivity, and without this specialized equipment, infant pangolins stand little chance of survival.
We reached out to you, and your kindness means we can make a generous contribution towards this much-needed equipment. Look out for more exciting updates, coming soon.
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Everything we achieve for animals at ASI is thanks to the compassion and support of our donors. Please continue to support our work, so we can help wild animals in crisis around the world.
