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Turtle Rescue in France
Horrible scenes after the raging wildfire in the Massif du Gros Bessillon, a nature area in the Var in France. Many slow-moving animals could not escape the fire... Tortoises can survive when they are able to dig themselves in the ground but will usually end up with (partly) burned shells. The Hermann’s Tortoise (an endangered Mediterranean Tortoise species occurring in the Gros Bessillon) is known for its resilience. Village des Tortues in Carnoules gives the necessary medical treatment and care to those that fell victim to the wildfires. Omogolo Wildlife Trust donated 2000 Euro from its Emergency Rescue fund to help.
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Seven Hippos relocated to Moremi Photos of a successful operation to relocate seven Hippos from the mud of Lake Ngami to Moremi Game Reserve. Three other Hippos managed to walk to a pool close to Lake Ngami and three Hippos unfortunately died before they could be relocated. A big thank you to the Botswana Department of Wildlife & National Parks, to SAVE Wildlife, and to the donors of Omogolo Wildlife Trust! -
Hippos stuck in the mud at Lake Ngami This is the situation at Lake Ngami in Botswana. This year’s floods didn’t reach the lake and the result is a mere puddle, surrounded by mud. Hippos and other animals try to reach the little water that is left and get stuck in this deathtrap. A rescue operation is on its way: 10 Wildlife Officers and 4 community volunteers will help move the Hippos from the mud, direct them to a channel where they will be able to access water and food and later relocate them to the Boteti river.
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