ALL ANIMAL PROTECTION
At Wild Tomorrow Fund, we not only work to protect the big charismatic species such as elephant and rhino, we also protect the misunderstood species - those that aren’t in the limelight as often, or aren’t quite as well known or loved. Two of our projects working with these special species are detailed below.
Pangolin
Pangolins are the world’s most poached animal. It has been estimated that over 100 000 have been killed since 2011, with some estimates as high as 100 000 per year. We work with two partner reserves in our region to support the pangolin re-introduction program. This includes purchasing trackers, the data for these trackers, telemetry sets and other equipment for field monitors and rangers. We also support rangers who are fighting the illegal wildlife trade which increasingly is targeting pangolins.
Vultures
A pair of rehabilitated white-backed vultures take flight with a second chance at a wild future with new GPS tracking tags sponsored by Wild Tomorrow.
Due to their essential role as scavengers feeding on the carcasses of other animals, vultures culturally are often vilified due to their association with death. All vulture species in our region are now endangered or critically endangered - just one step from extinction and in urgent need of protection. The biggest issue is vulture poisoning. Two major reasons for the deliberate poisoning of vultures is to delay discovery of poaching attempts, and to harvest their body parts for traditional medicine and magic. We support the conservation and rehabilitation of vultures in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa by sponsoring GPS tracking devices, and working to ensure our Greater Ukuwela Nature Reserve is a vulture safe zone.