Hoedspruit: DAKTARI welcomes two new babies
When Tango and Chimoya grow enough to go by themselves they will be released in a nearby reserve where they are free to enjoy the bush.
In the beginning of March, DAKTARI Wildlife Orphanage welcomed a baby sable antelope called Tango who was given to them by a nearby farm.
They took in Tango when he was only 2 days old because his mother could not produce milk to feed him.
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Raising a baby antelope is a real challenge due to the complexity of their stomach. Sable antelopes have four chambers in their stomach and if the milk is not the correct temperature it can go into the the wrong chamber.
DAKTARI later on welcomed Chimoya, a baby buffalo, given to them by a local farmer.
They are taking care of her because her mother rejected her.
She is now settled into her new enclosure with Tango who is very happy to have a new friend.
Their volunteers are doing an amazing job of providing food and care for our two new babies.
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They are feeding them every few hours, making sure they receive all the attention they need.
When Tango and Chimoya grow enough to go by themselves they will be released in a nearby reserve where they are free to enjoy the bush.
