Unique sighting at Pilanesberg In the soft light of early morning, before the sun had fully breached the crater rim, a rare and haunting scene unfolded in Pilanesberg Reserve. A brown hyena—shaggy, spectral, and seldom seen—was spotted feeding on the remains of a fallen elephant near Ratlhogo Hide. The air was still,
Trip of a Lifetime Another successful year is in the books for Dr. Diana, Veterinary Conservation Coalition, and the lucky attendees in 2024. Two groups of travelers made the trip from various locations around the U.S., meeting up on the East Coast, before leaving on a flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. Embarking
Each species plays a role in the ecosystem, contributing to the balance and functioning of the planet. Rhinos are herbivores; cheetahs and wild dogs are hunters; hyenas and vultures are scavengers. This provides stability and resilience to the African ecosystem. The main threats to wildlife include poaching and illegal wildlife trade, habitat
Nature's clean-up crew Let’s face it; most scavengers aren’t winning awards or gaining popularity based on their cuteness. Vultures and hyenas certainly aren’t going to win any beauty contests in the Serengeti. What they do provide, though, is a service unparalleled to the health of the ecosystem and goes far beyond a
The African wild dog used to be found throughout the continent, but breeding packs are now only found in South Africa and southern East Africa.
