Richard Peirce, well known shark conservationist and author of the recently published book The Poachers Moon gave a thought-provoking talk at the Green House at the end of November. The thesis of his talk was that the many NGOs working in the area of wildlife conservation are perhaps sending out the wrong message themselves. In order to publicise the good …
Rhinos Are Real – And Little Ones Are Really Cute
“Rhinos are just big babies. They are afraid of everything – they even cry like babies. But what stands out about rhinos is the very strong bond between a rhino cow and her calf.” This is the way Dr William Fowlds, wildlife vet, described rhinos in a recent talk to members and guests of Whale Coast Conservation. In his work …
Rhino Talk By Dr William Fowlds
‘DEAD, DYING AND DESPERATE TO SURVIVE’ The title of the talk, given by Dr. William Fowlds at the Whale Coast Conservation monthly meeting on 13 March, refers to the story of 3 rhinos poached in the Eastern Cape last year. One died overnight before veterinary assistance could arrive, one survived for 3 weeks and the third, Thandi, is still …
WCC & Rivendell Estate Rhino Conservation MOU
WHALE COAST CONSERVATION AND RIVENDELL ESTATE JOIN HANDS FOR RHINO CONSERVATION Spring arrived this first weekend of September with the Botriviera Spring Weekend at Rivendell Estate. The ‘pink’ theme included the Rivendell Rosé and the pink flowers decorating ‘Wetsi’ the wire replica of a rhino orphan. As part of the festivities Whale Coast Conservation and Rivendell Estate joined hands in …
Rhino Conservation Project in Whale Coast Schools
Schools participating in Whale Coast Conservation’s Eco-Schools programme have taken up the challenge of making a difference in rhino conservation. Sheraine van Wyk, Environmental Education Manager at Whale Coast Conservation, has been engaging with learners about the threat to South Africa’s rhinos. She explains: The greatest demand for rhino horn comes from China and Vietnam. Some believe that powdered horn has …
Gifted Learners Workshop in Hermanus
Gifted learners from across the Overberg gathered at Zwelihle Primary in Hermanus on Saturday 21 July. They came to attend a workshop for the best of the best Grade 7s that was jointly hosted by Whale Coast Conservation and the Western Cape Department of Education Overberg District. It is the first time any NGO has had the privilege to assist …