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SORAI The SORAI business has been established and committed to the ongoing cause of endangered native animals around the world.

Through selected charitable organisations we will commit funds to enlist the help of veterinarians, nutritionists, ecologists, and other specialists, to ensure the successful rehabilitation of those saved and the elimination of poaching globally.

25/08/2026

A clash of heavyweights captured by Daniel Roberts 🦏

White rhino bulls are highly territorial, with dominant males establishing and defending areas that offer access to females, water and other important resources. They mark these territories with dung middens, urine spraying and regular patrols, leaving clear signals of ownership for other rhinos.

When two mature bulls meet, these signals are usually enough to avoid serious conflict. But when neither animal is willing to back down, the encounter can escalate dramatically. Using their immense body weight and powerful horns, bulls may charge, push and strike at one another as they attempt to establish dominance.

Despite their size, these fights are not undertaken lightly. Serious confrontations carry a considerable risk of injury, and in extreme cases can even be fatal. Often, the contest ends when one bull submits and retreats, leaving the dominant male in control of the territory.

It is an extraordinary display of strength, but also an important part of the social dynamics that determine which bulls gain access to the best territories - and ultimately the greatest opportunities to reproduce!

24/08/2026

Across northern Kenya, an increasingly complex conservation story is unfolding.

During the first half of 2026, six people and seven elephants were killed as a result of human-wildlife conflict across community conservancies in the region. In total, the Northern Rangelands Trust recorded 26 human-wildlife conflict incidents during the six-month period.

The numbers are sobering, but behind them lies a far more complicated story.

For decades, enormous effort has gone into protecting northern Kenya’s wildlife. In many areas, that work is paying off. Populations of elephants, reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebra and Beisa oryx have increased, while elephants are once again expanding their range and moving through landscapes that connect Mount Kenya with Marsabit.

But recovering wildlife populations need space.

Northern Kenya is predominantly arid and semi-arid, and its pastoral communities, livestock and wildlife often depend upon the same precious resources. During periods of drought, when water becomes scarce and grazing deteriorates, elephants are forced to travel farther in search of food and water — increasingly bringing them into contact with people, livestock and settlements.

And the consequences can be devastating on both sides.

According to the recent figures, elephants are responsible for more human deaths and injuries than any other wildlife species within NRT conservancies. At the same time, retaliatory and conflict-related killings are becoming an increasingly significant threat to the elephants themselves.

It highlights an important reality about modern conservation: protecting wildlife from poaching is only part of the challenge.

An estimated 70% of Kenya’s wildlife lives outside formally protected areas, meaning the future of many species depends upon landscapes shared with people. Conservation therefore cannot simply be about creating safe spaces for wildlife; it must also make it possible - and safe - for communities to live alongside that wildlife.

Remembering Baraka. 🦏❤️Sad news from Kenya this past week with the passing of Baraka, Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s much-loved...
24/08/2026

Remembering Baraka. 🦏❤️

Sad news from Kenya this past week with the passing of Baraka, Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s much-loved blind black rhino, at the age of 31.

For anyone fortunate enough to have spent time at Ol Pejeta, Baraka was far more than just another rhino.

Born at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya in 1994, he lived his early years as a formidable wild black rhino bull. In 2008, a fight with another rhino cost him his right eye, before cataracts eventually took the sight in his remaining eye and left him completely blind. Unable to safely survive in the wild, Baraka was moved into a protected 100-acre enclosure, where he was cared for by an incredibly dedicated team.

It was here that Baraka found another purpose.

Over the years, he became one of Ol Pejeta’s great ambassadors for rhino conservation, allowing thousands of people an unusually intimate encounter with one of Africa’s most iconic and threatened animals. To stand just metres from him, to watch him quietly approach and to appreciate the sheer presence of a black rhino at such close quarters was something incredibly special.

Animals like Baraka have an extraordinary ability to make conservation personal. Suddenly it isn’t simply about statistics, populations or species survival. It is about an individual animal - one with a story, a personality and a presence that you remember long after leaving.

His name, Baraka, means “blessing” in Swahili. It is difficult to imagine a more fitting name for an animal who helped so many people connect with and care about the future of Africa’s rhinos.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent time with and photographed this remarkable old bull over the years.

Rest well, Baraka. What a privilege it was to know you. 🦏

A true icon of Ol Pejeta, and a wonderful ambassador for his species.

15/08/2026

Weekend zoomies are a thing in the animal kingdom too! Stunning video of this energetic young white rhino calf captured by Daniel Roberts 🦏

PANGOLIN RESCUED FROM ALLEGED ILLEGAL WILDLIFE SALE IN SOUTH AFRICAA Temminck’s pangolin, now known as Percival or “Perc...
11/08/2026

PANGOLIN RESCUED FROM ALLEGED ILLEGAL WILDLIFE SALE IN SOUTH AFRICA

A Temminck’s pangolin, now known as Percival or “Percy”, has been rescued following an alleged illegal wildlife transaction in Malmesbury, Western Cape.

On 17 July, South African Police Service members responded to information regarding the suspected sale of a pangolin at a petrol station along the N7. During the operation, officers searched a vehicle and discovered a live pangolin confined inside a white drum in the boot.

Five suspects, aged between 28 and 53, were arrested in connection with the incident.

Following the rescue, CapeNature officials assisted in securing emergency veterinary care for Percy. He was stabilised before being transported to the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital, where he could receive the specialist treatment required by pangolins recovered from the illegal wildlife trade.

Animals rescued under these circumstances can arrive severely compromised after experiencing prolonged confinement, dehydration, nutritional stress and trauma. Their recovery can require extensive veterinary treatment and careful rehabilitation before release can even be considered.

Percy’s case highlights both the continuing threat posed by illegal wildlife trafficking and the importance of coordinated intervention between law enforcement, conservation authorities, veterinarians and wildlife rehabilitation specialists.

Pangolins remain among the world’s most heavily trafficked mammals, targeted primarily for their scales and meat. Every successful interception therefore represents more than the rescue of an individual animal - it contributes to the broader effort to disrupt the networks responsible for the illegal wildlife trade.

Percy’s recovery now continues under specialist care.

SORAI commends the law-enforcement officers, conservation teams, veterinarians and all those involved in the operation that brought him to safety.

We hope that, in time, the final chapter of Percy’s recovery will be his return to the wild.

Some journeys are measured in kilometres. Others are measured in the impact they leave behind.Before setting off on an i...
06/08/2026

Some journeys are measured in kilometres. Others are measured in the impact they leave behind.

Before setting off on an independent cycling adventure, Oscar made a decision that would give his journey a greater purpose.

“I chose to do this cycle because, after finishing school, I wanted to travel, but stay productive. I didn’t want to do the normal route of South East Asia, meeting more people from schools around my area than locals. I wanted a raw, fresh independent experience in a new land that would exhibit pure beauty, at the cost of some hard work each day.”

When planning his expedition, he knew he wanted to raise funds for a conservation cause, and SORAI was the first organisation that came to mind.

After visiting South Africa last year, his perspective on wildlife changed forever.

“Watching wild dogs, hippos, lions and rhinos really emphasised the fact that they are incredibly special souls. Learning more about SORAI sparked a real passion for conservation and protecting these remarkable species.”

Oscar set himself an ambitious fundraising goal. While he may not have reached the number he originally hoped for, what he achieved is nothing short of inspiring.

Through determination, resilience and every kilometre he pedalled, Oscar raised an incredible ÂŁ2,316.37 for SORAI.

Conservation is built on people who choose to care, to act, and to turn their passion into something meaningful. Oscar has done exactly that, and every pound raised will help support the protection of Africa’s endangered wildlife.

From all of us at SORAI - thank you, Oscar. Your journey has become part of ours, and we couldn’t be more grateful. 💚

The Mahindra Scorpio, made possible through their generous partnership with Sorai and Kevin Pietersen, has become an inv...
01/08/2026

The Mahindra Scorpio, made possible through their generous partnership with Sorai and Kevin Pietersen, has become an invaluable asset to the Care for Wild team. Versatile and dependable, it plays an important role across so many aspects of our work, supporting the rescue, rehabilitation and protection of rhinos.

This week the Mahindra Scorpion provided to Care For Wild Rhino Sanctuary through our generous partnership with Mahindra South Africa ,was part of a complex operation to relocate an adult rhino to Care for Wild after veterinary assessment determined he required ongoing safety and care. The Scorpio supported the team throughout the operation, transporting personnel, essential equipment and supplies needed for the darting, immobilisation, treatment and transfer.

Whether responding to emergencies, supporting veterinary interventions, transporting equipment or assisting their field teams, this vehicle is constantly on the move. Behind so many of the stories we share, you’ll find the Mahindra Scorpio quietly helping to make the work possible.

27/07/2026

One of Africa’s most significant conservation milestones has just unfolded in Zambia.

After almost three decades of absence, cheetahs have returned to the Greater Luangwa Ecosystem, marking the restoration of one of Africa’s most iconic predators to a landscape where they were last recorded in 1998.

The reintroduction saw six wild cheetahs—three males and three females—carefully translocated from South Africa through a collaborative effort involving Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife, the Endangered Wildlife Trust, the Zambian Carnivore Programme and several conservation partners. Every stage of the operation, from veterinary assessments and transport to post-release monitoring, was meticulously planned to give the animals the best possible chance of establishing a thriving population.

The return of the cheetah is about far more than bringing back a charismatic species. As one of Africa’s top predators, cheetahs play an important ecological role by helping to maintain balanced prey populations and healthy ecosystems. Their reintroduction also restores a piece of Zambia’s natural heritage that has been missing for nearly 30 years.

For wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, the news is equally exciting. South Luangwa is already world-renowned for its exceptional leopard sightings, thriving lion prides and African wild dogs. The successful establishment of cheetahs would make this remarkable ecosystem one of the few places where all four of these iconic predators can once again be found together.

Conservation success stories like this remind us that when governments, conservation organisations and local communities work together with a shared vision, it is possible to reverse local extinctions and give wildlife a second chance.

Here’s hoping these six pioneers are just the beginning of a thriving cheetah population in the Luangwa Valley.

đź“Ť Greater Luangwa Ecosystem, Zambia

Five suspects have been arrested after authorities intercepted the alleged illegal sale of a live pangolin near Malmesbu...
20/07/2026

Five suspects have been arrested after authorities intercepted the alleged illegal sale of a live pangolin near Malmesbury in the Western Cape.

Acting on intelligence, law enforcement officers conducted a surveillance operation at a petrol station along the N7 before moving in on the suspects. A search of their vehicle uncovered a live female pangolin concealed inside a white drum in the boot. The animal was safely rescued and handed over to the appropriate wildlife authorities, while the five suspects, aged between 28 and 53, now face charges relating to the illegal possession and trade of an endangered species.

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals on Earth. Across Africa and Asia, they are targeted by criminal syndicates for their scales and meat, fuelling an illegal wildlife trade that continues to push these remarkable animals towards extinction. All eight pangolin species are protected under international law, and South Africa’s Temminck’s ground pangolin is protected under national legislation, making it illegal to possess, transport or trade the species without the necessary permits.

This successful operation is a reminder that intelligence-led investigations and collaboration between law enforcement and conservation authorities remain critical in disrupting wildlife trafficking networks. Every rescued pangolin represents more than a single life saved—it is another step in protecting one of the world’s most threatened and least understood mammals.

Wildlife trafficking is organised crime. If you suspect illegal wildlife activity, report it to the relevant authorities. Every report has the potential to save a species.

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