News from the wild

Below we present a full archive of news published on our website: updates for our long-term activities, photo reports, videos and much more.

Project update
Published: October 25, 2024

Rhino poaching is still a major problem, especially in South Africa, which is at the center of this crisis. In 2023 alone, 586 rhinos were killed across Africa, which means a rhino was poached every 15 hours. The main reason rhinos are targeted is for their horns, which are highly valued on the black market. […]

Project update
Published: October 8, 2024

Four months ago, we rescued a group of mini pigs from appalling conditions. Lucky, along with Scarlett, Susi, Schorsch, Theodor, Peter, and Eddi, were found huddled together in a filthy, cramped corner of a slaughterhouse, surrounded by piles of rotting waste. They were malnourished, weak, and suffering from visible wounds. It was heartbreaking to see […]

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News
September 13, 2024

Our orphaned baby buffalo, Madeleine, is making incredible progress! She’s growing more each day, and we’re so excited to share that her little horns are starting to come in! It’s heartwarming to see her thrive, especially after everything she’s been

Project update
September 7, 2024

Through our work, we have rescued many lions from some of the worst imaginable circumstances. Many of these majestic creatures were saved from canned hunting farms, where they were bred solely to be killed for sport. This cruel industry turns

Project update
September 5, 2024

📍Burkina Faso A few years ago, together with our partner, The Association for the Protection of Fauna and Flora, we had a distressing investigation at a zoo in Burkina Faso. The 112-hectare zoo was home to numerous endangered species, many

Project update
September 5, 2024

On August 12th, we celebrated World Elephant Day—a perfect opportunity to honor these incredible animals and think about how we can help them. Our sanctuary in Zambia is home to nine elephants who have survived poaching and drought, along with

Project update
August 29, 2024

📍Angola We’re excited to share that everything is going well at Mission Caita. Our team is working hard to rescue chimpanzees and other primates who have been affected by the illegal wildlife trade. We’re happy to report that the chimpanzees

Project update
August 29, 2024

This year, we focused on helping stray animals in Tunisia and Türkiye. In Tunisia, we ran a five-day feeding program and worked with locals to set up ongoing feeding and water stations. In Türkiye, we are facing a crisis due

Project update
August 29, 2024

As the disaster season re-emerges, we are once again faced with the devastating reality of wildfires in Türkiye. The situation has become critical, with two major wildfires erupting on the West Coast just a few days ago. Our volunteer teams

News
August 13, 2024

At Wild at Life e.V., we work to protect rhinos in Zimbabwe’s Bubye Valley by using AI technology to stop poaching and collaborating with local communities. The Nzira article talks about our conservation efforts, highlighting how we combine technology with

Project update
August 13, 2024

This year, we focused on helping stray animals in Tunisia and Türkiye. In Tunisia, we ran a five-day feeding program and worked with locals to set up ongoing feeding and water stations. In Türkiye, we are facing a crisis due

News
July 23, 2024

We recently rescued a baby waterbuck from a dangerous situation. This little girl was caught in a snare, which is a trap often set by poachers. Snares are very dangerous because they can hurt or kill any animal that gets

Project update
July 15, 2024

Yesterday, was World Chimpanzee Day, a moment to celebrate these incredible creatures and raise awareness about their plight. Chimpanzees, our closest living relatives, are facing numerous threats that have pushed them to the edge of extinction. At Wild at Life

News
July 13, 2024

We are pleased to share a blog post by our Advisory Board Member, Dr. Simon Buckle, published on the British Ecological Society’s Climate Change Ecology blog. He discusses the impact of net-zero goals on climate change, biodiversity, and human well-being.

News
July 9, 2024

The Crisis Facing Pangolins Pangolins, unique creatures that look like a mix between an aardvark and an armadillo, are the most trafficked mammals in the world. They are illegally hunted for their scales, which are in high demand on the

News
June 26, 2024

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news with you! Our very own Founder and Chief Conservation Officer, Asli Han Gedik, has been appointed as a Technical Advisor for the global initiative “End Wildlife Crime”. This exciting appointment shows Asli’s

Project update
May 30, 2024

We are pleased to share a positive update on the situation involving the pigs from the neglected slaughterhouse in Sachsen-Anhalt. Our team successfully rescued the nine surviving pigs, ensuring they received immediate veterinary care and a safe, nurturing environment.

News
May 10, 2024

Exciting news from our sanctuary! We’re thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of our rescue family: Madeleine, a baby buffalo! Though her start in life was tough, this little fellow is already stealing hearts. Found near her mother’s

Project update
May 6, 2024

Wild at Life operates an elephant sanctuary in Zambia, home to 9 poaching and drought survivors, alongside Sox the hippo. Let by the matriarch Madinda, they are living peacefully, roam freely, crossing the river daily and sometimes venturing into Zimbabwe

Project update
April 29, 2024
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