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Operating as usual
We are extremely grateful to Varta Consumer Batteries for their generous support of our work. Without them – you would not see great shots like these! Thank you Varta!
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Exciting and positive news coming out of Dubai. We wish the Lopez family the absolute best in this endeavour and we truly thank them for their passion for Pangolins!
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How do pangolins groom?
If you have hard scales and a long tongue…. How do you keep that all clean? Traditionally, mammals groom themselves with claws and tongue or even special teeth. Since the pangolin’s tongue is highly specialised for feeding, and the claws are specialised tool for digging, and they don’t have teeth, what’s a scaley mammal to do? Being the highly specialised mammals that they are pangolins have produced a unique way of grooming, which involves urine. This is something we have observed mother pangolins doing – they bath their babies in urine. They do this by laying on their back with baby on their tummy – they then urinate and roll the baby around in the urine on their stomach, coating the baby’s scales (and their own belly as well) and through this action the baby is ‘washed’ clean. Pangolins will also urinate on themselves whilst in a tight ball, again a form of self-bathing. They can also lie on their backs, urinate freely on themselves and rub the urine across their bellies with both front paws – this particular behaviour seems to be more directed to ‘cooling off’ on a hot day.
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Southern Diesel is the most amazing fuel company and THF is incredibly #thankful to them. For the many years that they have, and STILL CONTINUE to support our work throughout Zimbabwe. Southern Diesel, thank you for always keeping us moving!
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No words to caption this image. But we can tell you that sometimes its a moment that captures your heart. We will keep doing what we do, for the world that we are passionate for.
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For a team to exist and achieve there needs to be dependency. We depend on multiple partners in all spheres of operation to help us get the job done. In this case, a big 'Thank You' to Iganyana Tented Camp for the logistical support on the ground for a recent release. We look forward to many more successful collaborations!
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Did you know?
Since 1975, Zimbabwe has been offering special protection to animals that are determined to be rare or endangered in our country. These animals are listed in the sixth schedule of the Parks and Wild Life Act [Chapter 20:14] (the legislation that governs national parks and fauna and flora of Zimbabwe).
On the 20th of March 2020, two Statutory Instruments (SI’s) were gazetted in Zimbabwe. The Government gazetted SI 71 of 2020 and SI 72 of 2020 as part of the efforts to strengthen the Act law, in order to deal with poaching and illegal trafficking of specially protected and endangered species. The Specially protected Animals include Pangolin (which are the world's most trafficked mammal) critically endangered Rhinoceros (both Black and White), African Wild Dogs, Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest, Aardwolf, Bat-eared Fox, Cheetah, Gemsbuck, and Roan.
As a result of the new SI’s, anyone caught in illegal possession of the animals listed in SI’s upon being found guilty will be sentenced to a minimum mandatory sentence of 9 years on first conviction and 11 years for a second offence.
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A personal observation from a member of our team.
Often people say to me “You are so lucky; you love what you do!”. Sadly, the reality of what ‘we’ conservationists do, only involves a small portion of what we love to do. Two of the biggest challenges we face, are self-gratification and greed. Nothing highlights this better than the relentless pursuit of a species known as Otter. Having had the privilege to work with African Clawless Otters, we have been fully immersed in their intelligent, adventurous, and joyful natures. 13 otter species occur globally, and all 13 share a superstar quality – they are undeniably cute as babies. This fact coupled with the human powers of greed and self-gratification, have led to the complete exploitation of this mammal. In a distorted and perverted way of appreciating them (wild-caught and/or purpose-bred), we put them in cages in cafés, for patrons to ogle. These otters never get to swim in water, their natural element, but can only sip it from a bowl. As they age and their instincts tell them they are destined for more than this, they develop undesirable behaviours; pacing, biting or sucking their own tails or indeed biting the hands that feed them.
In the wake of this current global pandemic, we truly need to believe that we and our unchecked and irrational desires are the root of the problem, not the animals that are caught up in it.
Newton’s 3rd law of motion states; “for every action (force) in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction.”
We are part of nature and we are seeing a global REACTION. It is time to change our intentions, thoughts, and actions, so the next generation can benefit from a better reaction.
To learn more about Otter Cafés – see this link.
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Thankful Thursday this week goes to the Mavros Family. The Mavros and the Hywood Family have been friends for many decades, so when Patrick Mavros Jnr developed The Pangolin Collection with a percentage of proceeds going towards our pangolin work, we were overwhelmed and incredibly grateful. The Pangolin Collection is the first of its kind depicting the amour of the species in the form of their scales and showing the mystic and magical wonders of this mammal who has roamed our planet for several million years. Our sincere thanks go to all the Mavros Family, for their love our nature, our country Zimbabwe and of course the Pangolin.
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The rescue of any animal takes a team of people and this past weekend was a blinding example of that fact. Over a 24-hour period, spanning 10th September to 11th September – we found ourselves in an unprecedented situation of having to recover 5 pangolins from 4 separate incidences. These 5 pangolins all have unique stories as to how they arrived at our facility. The sad reality is that they all have suffered immense trauma, starvation, dehydration, and stress. Some of these rescues have been held hostage in hot sacks for days and been transported for an untold distance. Scared - no terrified, these 5 pangolins will now have a chance at a second journey of freedom. Our sincere thanks to Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, and the ZRP Minerals Flora and Fauna Unit who have made these recoveries possible.
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Another 'Thankful Thursday' 👍👊🙏👏
This week we would like to focus on the incredible work of Nigel Joscelyne Hand Crafted Furniture. Thanks to these wonderful folks our rescued pangolins are used to safe and secure denning boxes. We also make sure that the relevant Authorities have access to these purpose designed wooden travel boxes, so that the minute a pangolin is rescued it can be transported in an appropriate and safe manner to minimise any further stress.
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THF is Batty for BATS 🦇🦇
Bats are the only true flying mammals (other species like flying squirrels can glide not truly fly) and there are over a 1300 species of bats worldwide. Ranging from tiny microbats weighing only 3- 5g, up to the large flying foxes which can have a two-meter wingspan, bats are also incredibly diverse. Some bat species are as endangered as the Black Rhino (Critically Endangered) or Cheetah (Vulnerable). New species are also being discovered.
There are approximately 60 species of bat found in Zimbabwe, both insectivorous species and fruit eaters. Bats play an important ecological role in insect control, pollination, and seed dispersal of plants. THF is no stranger to these little flying mammals – having rescued several over the years. In late 2019 three Yellow House Bat orphans were brought in for rehabilitation. The plight of bats in urban environments is once again under the spotlight due to traditional fears and phobias, as well as and disease such as Covid19.
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We would like to start a culture of 'Thankful Thursdays'.
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Having been in the conservation game since 1994, we at the THF are very aware of the help and assistance that we have received over the years. To all the donors, friends, well-wishers and good Samaritans out there - Thank you!
Today's 'Thursday Thankyou' goes to Tenga4Wena for their kind donation of food packs to keep guys on the ground fed.
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Conservation and collaboration - like hands held together. Great work being done by our friends in CAR and we will continue to give support and 'hold their hands' as we all work towards conservation of Pangolins.
Our layest rescue, this stunning black Bellied Pangolin. #pangolin #pangolins #pangolinconservation #blackbelliedpangolin #phataginustetradactyla #localcommunities #wildliferehab #Africanwildlife #DzangaSangha #Béafrika #CentralAfricanRepublic #Centrafrique#Tikki HywoodFoundation#BornFreeFoundation
Pangolin fact: Reproduction
It is often almost impossible to tell the difference between male and female pangolins on first sight. Whilst there may be a physical difference in size, between females and males, this varies according to age as well. Since we are still learning about this species, there are a lot of assumptions on their reproductive habits. We assume pangolins normally only have one baby at a time. Whilst it is biologically possible for twins to occur, majority of the time pangolins will only have one pup at a time (they have only two mammary glands, which is an indicator of the fact that one offspring is common and more than one extremely rare). Ground Pangolins have their babies in natal burrows (this are burrows that they have specifically selected to have their babies in), and the baby will stay in this burrow for at least its first month of life.
Pangolin mothers are also extremely protective and will roll around their babies for warmth and protection.
We also assume pangolins only have one baby a year, but again this depends on several factors, such as species, availability of a mate/food/burrow. We are still learning whether they have definite breeding seasons, or whether the breeding is more opportunistic. We believe that pangolins are attracted to one another by scent and urine marking.
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A curious case for Civets
Like pangolins, species of civet are found in both Africa and Asia. African civets have long been misunderstood creatures. For a start, they are often called civet cats, which is completely incorrect as they are not related to cats at all, rather their closest relative is a mongoose. Whilst they are a common species and their population is stable for now, civets have been exploited by humans for bizarre reasons. Firstly – civetone is a pheromone laden substance secreted by the civet through a large gland beneath the civet’s anus. It has a strong musky odour and is used by the animal to mark territory, advertise for a mate and similar behaviours. Civetone is used in the production of pure perfume. Valued at anything between 300 USD to 400 USD per kg it's a lucrative but seemingly harmless by-product. However, in order to produce viable volumes of civetone (on average a civet may produce 400 to 500g per year), numerous ‘farmed’ civets are kept appalling conditions and are often replaced by wild caught civet to keep production up.
Secondly, the infamous Kopi-Luwak, the most expensive coffee in the world with prices ranging between $35 and $100 a cup. The reason for its speciality - the coffee beans have passed through an Asian civet’s digestive system giving it a unique flavour........🤨 Traditionally the half-digested coffee beans were collected in the wild, opportunistically. Due to this rarity, it has become a fashion statement for wealthy people to drink this exotic beverage, which has driven the demand up. This has resulted in commercial farm style production where captive civets are fed……. ONLY raw coffee beans. For an animal that is omnivorous this is exceptionally cruel and nutritionally deficient way of farming. Spare a thought for the misunderstood Civet!
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The Tikki Hywood Foundation would like to thank TV Sales & Home for their generous donation of a
CAPRI TF 340 BLACK HAIRLINE FRIDGE / FREEZER
Your donation will keep supplies for our crucial support team and our rescued animals, fresher longer.
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Pangolin fact: Mothers and Babies
Ground Pangolins by nature are solitary – enjoying their own company and only become social when mating or rearing their young. We know little about their reproductive habits, but hopefully with the work we are currently undertaking as Tikki Hywood Foundation we will start to understand more. We do know however, that for all species of Pangolin, a pangolin pup will ride on its mother’s back from a certain age, until eventually the pup is weaned and foraging for itself. The time frame for this varies from species to species, but pups can start riding from as young as one month old in Ground Pangolins, up to around 4 to 5 months, depending on how tolerant the mother is. Baby pangolins are born with a defined number of scales which are soft and pliable and transparent at first. Within the first two months the baby’s scales will start to harden and change colour. Generally speaking, Ground Pangolins wean their pups from about 3 to 5 months of age but the baby may stay with the parent, sharing burrows and foraging together for up to year (but we are still learning about this!)
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When you know summer is coming....... Iris the rescued bush pig enjoys cooling off in a water trough.
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Great work undertaken by our Partners African Parks Network!
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Rangers in Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi recently confiscated this live Temminck’s (or ground) pangolin from poachers who were apprehended in the park. After being checked for injuries or ill health, the pangolin was safely released back into Majete.
To help protect and conserve pangolins, the most heavily trafficked animal in the world, we forged a partnership with the Tikki Hywood Foundation in 2019 to combine our resources and expertise to boost the protection of pangolins across Africa. The eight pangolin species found in Asia and Africa are severely threatened by a variety of factors, but the illegal wildlife trade has the largest impact on the continued survival of this group of species. Specifically, pangolins are targeted for the commercial bushmeat trade, but the trade in their scales for use in traditional medicines presents the biggest threat. We are protecting 4 species of pangolins in 13 of the 18 protected areas under our management across Africa.
📷: Michael Wendel
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Our 3rd Edition Handbook has been printed!
In these globally challenging times, it is good to celebrate small victories. 🍾
We at THF have always looked for innovative ways to address issues, and our Handbook for Prosecuting Wildlife Crime in Zimbabwe is a great example of this method. We are very happy to announce that the 3rd Edition of this handbook is fresh off the presses!
Distribution to begin shortly.......
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When you know summer is coming....... Iris the rescued bush pig enjoys cooling off in a water trough. 🐽 #tikkihywoodfoundation #conservation #wildlife #awareness #educate #endangeredspecies #wildliferescue#pangolin
PANGOLIN BEHAVIOUR #5 - WALKING 🐾 When we talk about how animals move on land there are two basic biological terms that are used; Quadrupedal – to walk on four limbs Bipedal – to walk on two limbs — #didyouknow not all #pangolins walk the same! The Ground Pangolin (Smutsia temminckii) found in #Zimbabwe, are bipedal and only walk on their hind legs. There are a couple of good reasons for this: 1️⃣ It is an economical way of moving when you have a heavy tail and equally heavy upper body. Like a seesaw, the weight of the tail balances against the weight of the torso. 2️⃣ Ground Pangolins walk like this is to protect their vital digging implements (their front claws) so that they don’t wear down unnecessarily and are only used for digging burrows and feeding. Due to this type of walking, Ground Pangolins have wide feet, a little bit like an elephant, to cushion and spread the load for bipedal walking. — #tikkihywoodfoundation #conservation #wildlife #awareness #educate #endangeredspecies #animalfacts #oneworld #savethepangolins
Did you know #pangolins come in second with longest tongue to body ratio! 1️⃣ First prize goes to a 1.5cm tube-lipped nectar bat (Anoura fistulata)🦇 who’s tongue is 150% longer than its own body. Although the little flying mammal itself is only around 6cm long, it’s tongue, designed for sipping nectar down long flowers in its native Ecuador, stretches an incredible 8 – 9cm. 2️⃣ Second prize indeed goes to our favourite one and only scaled mammal – the #pangolin. To add to its reputation, their tongues have a muscular attachment all the way inside their rib cage. Two of our African shielded mammals tongues finish all the way down in the hip area. As a result of this muscle, pangolin tongues are also dexterous and can twist into various shapes to fit through the tunnels and spaces in ant and termite nests. Giant pangolins have tongues that can extend around 70cm, relative to their body size (including tail!) of approximately 140cm. 3️⃣ A close third is the giant anteater, with a 60cm tongue and an overall body length than can reach over 200cm. Honourable mention: Okapi – related to giraffes and often called ‘African Unicorns’ have a tongue 35 – 45cm, long enough to lick its own eyes and ears. 🐋 Blue whale’s tongue can weigh as much as an elephant! #tikkihywoodfoundation #conservation #wildlife #awareness #didyouknow #endangeredspecies #animalfacts #oneworld #naturalhabitat
Archive footage of Mkwande, in it he is just eight weeks old and learning to forage. #TikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
Feeding time is always entertaining when it comes to these three bats. Isis, Bindi and Splat are growing and thriving with each day. #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
UPDATE: This gorgeous girl, Takekwitha the procupine, loves her evening snacks. #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free #Safe
FREE: After a long journey, it is only fitting to go for a quick paddle to cool down. #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
In celebration of ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY, we wanted to share this video of precious little Makwande learning how to forage. He is growing with each new day. #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
Makwande meaning scales in Shona. Born in a poachers sack, abandoned by his mother due to stress and now in our care. This is a sad story, all animals deserve the right to be raised by their natural mothers. #leavewildlifeinthewildthewild #COVID19 #Pangolin #heartsore #tikkihywoodfoundation #Zimbabwe
Some days are just "stick your head in the mud" days! #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
Healing is thristy work. This is Luleku enjoying a drink during his rehabilitation. He was successfully released in December 2019. #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
THT208 was recovered from a residential area in Harare by the ZRPs Mineral, Flora and Fauna Unit, on the 26th of October 2019. She was handed over to the Tikki Hywood Foundation for assessment and care. She is a young female, weighing 5.5kgs. She was released along with two other pangolins in November 2019. In this video taken on the day of her release her chosen burrow is a little small, but as you can see she started working on it, to make it her own. #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolin #Free
Meet one of our new rescues, Iris the bush pig. She came to us on the 23rd of February. Good samaratins found her drowning in a canal in Chiredzi. She has fully recovered from her ordeal and is very sweet most of the time, but can also be a little cheeky. She is around four months old. #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
Sunday fun. #Naia, Cape Clawless Otter. Magical, mischievous - life is full of wonderful delights. #otter #Secondchances #tikkihywoodfoundation #Zimbabwe
A pangolin walking FREE! HAPPY WORLD PANGOLIN DAY! Pangolin Crisis Fund #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
A Pangolin taking a nap in a cool spot and sticking his tongue out. FREE! It's nearly World Pangolin Day! #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
A pangolin feeding at an ants nest. FREE! It's nearly World Pangolin Day! #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolin #Free
A pangolin taking a short swim to get to the other side. FREE! It's nearly World Pangolin Day! #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
After a long ride to freedom, there is nothing better than cooling off and having a drink of water. It's nearly World Pangolin Day! #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
The joy of digging in the mud - FREE. It's nearly World Pangolin Day! #TikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
Last year we received a request for assistance from Dr Mark in Nigeria. He had received a juvenile white bellied pangolin and needed assistance. We were able to guide him through the protocol and she is doing so well. He has called her Juba. She will eventually be released. https://www.facebook.com/SaintMarksAnimalHospital/ #TikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
These are Red Velvet Mites, their bodies are covered with very fine hair to give them a velvety appearance. Belonging to the family Trombidiidae. It is one of the largest species of mites known to us. They are found everywhere; they inhabit and can survive in any kind of habitat. These were about the size of a finger nail.
Bat update: All three are thriving and doing really well. This quick slow motion video features Splat eating a mealworm. #TikkiHywoodFoundation
This is Splat having a feed soon after coming in to care. Having not done this species before, we reached out to REWILD NPC based in Palaborwa, South Africa, they are known bat rehabilitators. Jane Burd very kindly has advised and helped us through this rehabilitation. #TikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
UPDATE: This little girl is growing so fast. Takekwitha is a happy procupine, she loves running, jumping and shaking her quills. #TikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
RESCUED: This is THT209, another victim of the illegal wildlife trade, saved. Thankfully she was healthy and a good weight, so she was set free immediately. In the video she is having a drink of water after a long journey, before being released. #TikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
UPDATE: Takekwitha loves playing and has a favourite toy, an orange ball. This is her last day in the 'nursery'. She will still have fulltime care, but she is being moved to a more natural environment. #TikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
Pangolin Men video @AdrianSteirn has been viewed millions of times and brought the Plight of the Pangolin into the conservation spotlight. It is the remarkable story of the Pangolin Men and the rescued Pangolin they fight to protect in Zimbabwe @tikkihywoodtrust Reposted from @patrickmavros
Friday happiness is little Takekwitha, the baby procupine, enjoying her morning bottle feed. #TikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
UPDATE: This is a video of Raphia, the juvenile female pangolin rescued from trade on the 9th of July, enjoying an afternoon of foraging. She is steadily gaining weight. As soon as she is a little bigger she will be released. #TheTikkiHywoodFoundation #SavePangolins #Free
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