A New Year on the farm

It's a new and exciting year and we can't wait to see what 2011 has in store for us! But for now, here's an update on the last few months of 2010... 


Flo the machine!

July saw the arrival of 14 Wild Dog pups and with only around 250 African Wild Dogs remaining in Namibia, we have a big responsibility to look after these precious animals. We needed funds to build them a safe camp here and so brave Flo took on the challenge of a sponsored "Wild Dog Walk". 

African Wild Dogs are known to move up to 70km per day in search of food - whilst Flo does like his food, he's not usually known to go to those lengths in search of it. So taking on the challenge to walk as much of 70km in one day was a huge feat for our Head Researcher.

The walk took place on 22nd November around N/a'an ku se reserve and Flo achieved a staggering 62km in one day!!! Well done and thank you Flo for sacrificing your legs and feet for our beautiful Wild Dogs and raising over N$15,200!

If you're as impressed as we are and would still like to sponsor him, please email donations@naankuse.com

Home sweet Home

Our two special leopard cubs, Shakira and Ombeli, finally moved into their new home in December 2010. A huge thanks to everyone who donated and contributed to help us build their camp. 

After a very comfortable few months living up at Marlice’s house, a new purpose built camp was made for them near the rest of the carnivores. The 3 hectare camp gives them all the space they need (as well as giving Shakira room to eat her food in peace without Ombeli stealing it off her!) and they’re having a wonderful time exploring their new territory. 

Shaun and the volunteers still take them out for their daily walks, although now each leopard is taken on their own as they’re not so little anymore and starting to become very playful!

Baby babies...

Our baby baboon troop has grown again with two new arrivals.

Rafiki, named after the baboon in the Lion King, is 3 months old and was found clinging to his mother’s body after she had been shot.

Night time cuddles

Rafiki sleeping tight

Similarly Rudi, who is 8 weeks old, was orphaned when his mother was shot. He is the youngest baboon we have ever had on the farm.

Had these baby baboons not been brought to N/a'an ku se we dread to think what might have happened to them. 

Rudie loves bathtime!

The Senior baboons absolutely LOVE Rudie and they all scramble to get hold of him on the daily senior and baby walks. Luckily Bloomie is there to keep them in check and quickly steps in when Lala, Sarafina and Kayla fight to steal Rudie off one another. Poor Rudie is swung from one baboon to the other as everyone wants to play the mother role. 

Gizmo, our little Cape fox (silvervos) joined us late 2010 and was found on the road to Windhoek. He was only about 2 weeks old and has grown a lot since he arrived on the farm. He loves to explore everything around him. His favorite toy is empty plastic bottles and his own tale. In the morning he takes a bath and soon the sink will be too small for him.

If you would like to adopt Rudie, Rafiki, Gizmo or any of your favourite animals for just N$620 per year (approx £50/€60), email donations@naankuse.com.