As we celebrate the season of giving, let’s also honour World Wildlife Conservation Day and recognise that our wildlife is facing a critical crisis. In South Africa, rhinos, African wild dogs, and pangolins urgently need our protection. The Boucher Legacy is dedicated to protecting these endangered mammals and ensuring their survival for generations to come,…
Tag Archives: wildlife conservation
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Sep
Sep
On June 25, 2022, a story of resilience and hope began to unfold. Tuli, a female pangolin, was rescued from the clutches of the illegal trade. This was made possible through the dedicated efforts of DCPI (the Hawks) and the Benoni SAPS K9 unit, who orchestrated her retrieval. The rescue operation resulted in two arrests,…
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Feb
Feb
World Pangolin Day encourages us to honour our precious pangolins. Whether it’s through raising awareness or giving to pangolin conservation efforts, every little bit counts.
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Nov
Nov
The Boucher Legacy is raising funds to protect our wildlife! The Boucher Legacy has been involved in wildlife conservation since 2012. In all we do, the safekeeping and development of our wildlife remain as the focus. Our big goals include – collaring all African wild dog packs in the Greater Kruger National Park, the ongoing…
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Nov
Nov
Meet Robyn, the third pangolin rescued from the illegal trade this year. Known as “ The Huntress”, she is likely to be found somewhere over the rainbow, finding her pot of gold. When she was rescued from harm in January 2022, sweet pangolin Robyn only weighed 5.8kg. For a pangolin her age, this meant she…
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Sep
Sep
The Boucher Legacy was founded out of a genuine appreciation for wildlife and the urgency of preserving our natural heritage. It is for similar reasons that every year, on the 22nd of September, the world celebrates World Rhino Day and Elephant Appreciation Day. While various conservation groups have fought alongside side us in combating the…
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Sep
Sep
by Alexis Kriel – Co-Chair – African Pangolin Working Group On the 21st of June, a young pangolin named Stevie, weighing 2.6kg, was confiscated in a sting operation orchestrated by the South African Police Services, the Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit and the African Pangolin Working Group. He was hand-reared by Dr Kelsey Skinner…
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Mar
Mar
Collaring, tracking and monitoring wild dog has become essential to preserve the species.
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Jan
The Boucher Legacy team have big goals for 2020. To find out what it is that we hope to achieve by the end of the year, keep reading.
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Jan
Jan
The Kudu Awards is SanPark’s way of saying thank you to external and internal stakeholders for their contributions and efforts in making SANParks a better organisation.
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