By Manuel Camino | Marketing Manager
Hello All!
We hope that you have enjoyed your summer as much as we have our winter! There is a lot of news coming from the DAKTARI camp with regards to our animals! Over the past few weeks we have welcomed a number of animals. Either due to injury or because they were abandoned or lost their mothers, every new animal holds a special place in our heart as we welcome them here to give them a second chance at life.
We have recently welcomed two new birds to our family. On one hand we received a new Spotted Eagle Owl from Moholoholo Rehab Centre as it’s injured wing could not be successfully mended and it would never be able to fly again. As it is used to being around people from it’s stay at Moholoholo, it is very calm and absolutely beautiful. It came without a name and we could not agree on a name at the camp so you can leave a comment below with suggestions or head over to our Facebook Page to submit a name!
In addition to the Eagle Owl we also welcomed Nitro, a White Faced Spok’s Owl. She was hit by a car and rescued by a farmer nearby. Unfortunately, the collision severely damaged her eye and she has lost her vision in it. She was brought to DAKTARI as this injury means that she is no longer able to hunt, and hence fence for herself. Although small, Nitro has quite the character!
In addition to these two owls, we also welcomed a cheetah, Martin, and a baby Nyala which we called Chancy. These two additions have been incredible for both the volunteers and the children as they have been able to see two different examples of the beauty of the nature around them. Moreover, the baby Nyala has been fed every three hours, giving many volunteers and children the opportunity of interacting with an animal that is very difficult to see or approach in the wild. To read more about these two animals, you can visit our website and see the story about Martin the cheetah or Chancy the Nyala!
Your donations make it possible for us to take care of these animals and provide them with special care towards the injuries which they have come with. In addition to this, through your donations we have been able to accommodate the enclosures we have to their new tenants! Moreover, we are able to provide Chancy the Nyala with a correct diet as well as nutritious supplements so that he grows healthy. So far all these additions have accommodated very well and they are all progressing incredibly well. More news coming soon!
Again, a heartfelt thank you for supporting DAKTARI! You motivate us to keep going and overcome times of difficulty! Moreover, you make a difference by allowing us to take that step further and welcome new animals and take care of them!
From everyone at DAKTARI, as well as the children, and of course the animals, we are tremendously thankful!
Best Regards, and until next time!
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