Cango Chronicles - Page 10

Despite volumes of data currently available on mankind, it is surprising how little we know about other species. A paper published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) – using data recorded by Cango Wildlife Ranch in collaboration with other zoos and aquariums worldwide - confirms that critical information, such as fertility and survival rates, is missing from global data for more than 98 percent of...

With World Endangered Species Day in the air, we thought we'd honor our endangered animals.

Four of the worlds’ most beautiful and endangered Tortoises born, just in time to celebrate Easter!

WARNING: CONTENT NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS The #Trashtag challenge is an initiative that has gone viral calling on teens to help clean up ‘our’ mess. Quite literally, the campaign is sweeping the globe by getting young enthusiasts to clean up littered areas. Our amazing Wild Animal Volunteers took on the challenge - and got more than they bargained for.

Hoot-Hoot Hooray! Another successful owl release

Less than 10km from Kimberly’s famous Big Hole, lies the Kamfers Dam. It has been one of only 4 vital breeding grounds in Africa for the lesser flamingos and is sadly experiencing a drought which has led to the once 400 hectare dam, dropping far below it’s normal magnitude.

6 years ago, Venus a female cheetah from Cango Wildlife Ranch, made headlines as one of few animals in the world to under-go eye surgery for bilateral cataracts. Donations came from the world over to help save her deteriorating eyes from only seeing darkness. Doctor Anthony Goodhead (Cape Town) removed the cataracts and large amount of scar tissue from Venus’ corneas. Venus’ surgery was a massive success and transformed her from a...

An exotic seabird found in the semi-desert