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Project update
Published: October 3, 2025
The last World Lion Day was not a celebration for us. Instead of sharing uplifting stories, we had to deliver heartbreaking news: the matriarch of the Hippo Creek Pride in Victoria Falls was brutally killed by poachers. She was an extraordinary lioness, raising multiple litters over the years and anchoring the pride’s survival in Zambezi […]
Project update
November 8, 2024
In a remote village in southwest Africa, we recently rescued a baby elephant under heartbreaking circumstances. We suspect the mother was killed by locals intending to sell the calf, but when that failed, they contacted us, asking if we could
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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
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
April 15, 2023
When Asli, the founder of Wild at Life e.V., visited Bela Bela sanctuary in mid-April, one of her To-dos is to relocate Süleyman to a larger space now that he is stronger and does not need constant monitoring.
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