05/10/2026
Baby Banded mongoose rescue
A very kind resident in Chakas Rock, Carmi, noticed that two tiny baby mongooses appeared to have been left behind by their troop. It could have happened for any number of reasons, but it’s possible that something frightened the troop while they were moving their pups to a new den, causing everyone to scatter as their survival instincts kicked in.
Carmi kept a careful lookout for the troop, but when they didn’t return, she called WLR for help.
We brought the little babies safely into our care, gave them a warm water bottle to help regulate their temperatura, a much-needed meal of specialised milk, and a quiet, warm place to spend the night.
The following afternoon, one of our volunteers spotted the mongoose troop back in the area. WLR raced out with the babies in hand, hoping for a reunion. But by the time we arrived, the troop had already moved onto a neighbouring property.
We quickly brought the babies out and laid them on the grass at the boundary wall, and they immediately began calling. And then… much to everyone’s delight, the troop came running back! 🥹
They found their babies, picked them up, and off they went together. ❤️
This is why we do what we do.
Our first prize will always be to return wildlife to the wild and, wherever possible, reunite babies with their families and troops.
Our rescues are provided free of charge, but they certainly aren’t without cost ( fuel, specialised milk, veterinary care and so much more all add up)
If you’d like to support our ongoing rescue work, every donation helps us keep answering the call. 🐾
Nedbank
Wildlife Rescue NPC
Account: 1302355392
Branch code: 198765
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Thank you for helping us give wild hearts a second chance. 💚
