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Urgent Call for Global Action to Prevent Ecosystem Collapse
A study published in Nature emphasizes the need for comprehensive international strategies to combat the escalating biodiversity crisis. The research warns that without significant action, ecosystems worldwide could face irreversible damage, affecting both wildlife and human well-being. Immediate, large-scale policy changes and conservation efforts are vital for sustaining the Earth's...
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NEW TECHNOLOGY INCREASES PROTECTION AT CARE FOR WILD
After the first phase of the CFW security upgrade project – the delivery of the thermal optics equipment and the installation of the new network tower at the Care For Wild reserve, last week saw the third element of the surveillance upgrade being implemented. The SORAI funded AI enabled tracking...
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DNA, Dogs & Determination: Protecting Africa’s Most Endangered Species
The SORAI Foundation Partners with The Boucher Legacy to Safeguard Rhinos and African Wild Dogs in Kruger When South African cricket legend Mark Boucher hung up his gloves in 2012, he launched The Boucher Legacy, a conservation initiative born from personal passion and a deep urgency to protect South Africa’s most...
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SORAI Funds Field Ranger Selection Program, in Kruger National Park
In the face of a relentless poaching crisis, the need for skilled, committed wildlife protectors has never been more urgent. That’s why the SORAI Foundation proudly funded a vital field ranger selection programme in South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park (KNP), aimed at finding the next generation of elite conservationists....
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Growing Conservation from the Classroom Up
The SORAI Foundation Partners with Eco Children to Empower the Next Generation of Wildlife Protectors. At the edge of Kruger National Park, where wild landscapes meet rural communities, the future of conservation depends not just on fences or patrols—but on people. On children, families and teachers who live alongside nature...
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SORAI Helps to Give Rangers the Tactical Edge After Dark
SORAI Foundation Funds Night-Time Surveillance Systems to Outpace Poachers in Kruger National Park (KNP). In the ongoing battle to protect Africa’s last remaining wild rhino populations, the cover of darkness is both a challenge and a battleground. Poachers exploit the night to move undetected—armed, organised and ruthless. In response, the...
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Australia Approves World-First Koala Chlamydia Vaccine
Australia has approved the first vaccine for chlamydia in wild koalas. Trials show a 65% reduction in mortality and symptoms, backed by a $76M federal rollout across affected habitats.
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Rare Snail Once Declared Extinct Returns to the Wild
After disappearing due to invasive predators, over 6,000 captive bred snails were reintroduced to French Polynesia - marking for a species once written off.
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SORAI Shot of the Week
Southern Carmine Bee-eater- Shot captured by our Resident SORAI photographer - Cathan Moore @bush_maniac Southern Carmine Bee-eaters spend their summers in the southern hemisphere visiting south Africa as the seasonal rains arrive. Their pinks plumage stands out against the deep green hues as the flock to feed on the...
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SORAI FUNDS NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR CARE FOR WILD RHINOS
One of SORAI’s major conservation partners is Care for Wild, the largest rhino sanctuary in the world, where the extraordinary teams work tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, rewild, and protect orphaned and injured rhinos. In May this year, SORAI provided the urgent funding needed to cover the costs of the enhanced security...
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Kruger National Park – Air Services
According to Cathy Dreyer, Head Ranger, Kruger National Park, the main challenge she faces in the management of the Park and the ongoing threat of wildlife poaching, is the sheer size of the Park. KNP is vast – it is 2 million hectares in size, which is the same size...
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Jemu Protection
From January to the end of June 2022, 82 rhinos were poached for their horns in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. A devastating loss for the country and one that can be avoided through increased support to the outfits who are working so hard to protect the species on the...
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Save this Rhino
Three rhinos are killed every day and if this rate continues, the animal will be extinct by 2025. To shine a light on the plight of these gentle giants, Kevin Pietersen teamed up with outback wrangler Matt Wright, former cricketer Graeme Smith, and orphan rhino mum Petronel Nieuwoudt to produce...
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Beast of Man
What an unbelievable listen. Enlightening, inspiring, frightening and unnerving all at the same time.” – review by one listener of Beast of Man In 2019, one of the rarest sounds ever heard on a podcast was broadcast to the globe. The sound of a black rhino breathing. Across 10 powerful...
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Care for Wild
SORAI donates substantial funds to the biggest orphan rhino sanctuary in the world, Care For Wild. From essential nutrition and medication needed by the rhinos to specialist staffing and rehabilitation programs, this support is vital to the sustained wellbeing of the species in its entirety.
Save this Rhino
Kevin Pietersen teamed up with international partners to make two multiple award-winning documentaries that reveal the rhino’s rapid and devastating path to extinction and the hard work of conservationists to try and save these gentle giants. Aired by Nat Geo Wild and watched by millions around the world.
Beast of Man
A 10-part documentary podcast produced by BBC Radio 5 Live and distributed to millions via global channels winning 5 stars reviews and excellent critical acclaim. A project by Kevin Pietersen to shine a light on the war on poaching and confirm his deep commitment to saving the rhino.
Jemu Projection
In collaboration with Jock Environmental Monitoring Unit (JEMU), SORAI funded the installation of surveillance cameras across 6000 ha of Kruger Park in order to monitor wildlife movement and detect suspicious activity thereby reducing the number of rhinos being poached in the wild.
Kruger National Park – Air Services
In collaboration with The Legacy Experience Foundation, SORAI has invested in the real heroes of the bush, the men, and women of the SANParks Air Services, Kruger National Park (KNP), SA.
This incredible team carries out essential work monitoring the vast open space of KNP, and enables critical conservation projects, that ensure the survival of as many endangered white Rhino and other wildlife as possible.
SORAI FUNDS NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR CARE FOR WILD RHINOS
One of SORAI’s major conservation partners is Care for Wild, the largest rhino sanctuary in the world, where the extraordinary teams work tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, rewild, and protect orphaned and injured rhinos.
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NEW SECURITY TECHNOLOGY - Part 2
After the first phase of the CFW security upgrade project – the delivery of the thermal optics equipment and the installation of the new network tower at the Care For Wild reserve, last week saw the third element of the surveillance upgrade being implemented.
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