Sue Spurgin
@suespurgin.bsky.social
Passionate about African wildlife conservation with focus on endangered species, especially rhino conservation #BanWildlifeTrade #IStandAgainstPoaching
📍Uvongo, KZN, South Africa 🇿🇦
📍Uvongo, KZN, South Africa 🇿🇦
What does the future hold for this #rhino calf? This baby should grow up wild & free—not be dehorned for safety or slaughtered for a myth to feed demand in #China & #Vietnam. A future without fear & death by #poachers is possible. When the buying stops, the killing can too....
#StopRhinoPoaching
#StopRhinoPoaching
June 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM
What does the future hold for this #rhino calf? This baby should grow up wild & free—not be dehorned for safety or slaughtered for a myth to feed demand in #China & #Vietnam. A future without fear & death by #poachers is possible. When the buying stops, the killing can too....
#StopRhinoPoaching
#StopRhinoPoaching
December 16, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Tragic news from Zimbabwe 4 white #rhinos have died after drinking from sewage-polluted Lake Chivero, the main supplier of water to Harare! ZimParks relocated the remaining #rhinos from the Park to avoid further deaths. #Endangered
#everyrhinocounts
www.ewn.co.za/2024/12/14/f...
#everyrhinocounts
www.ewn.co.za/2024/12/14/f...
December 16, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Tragic news from Zimbabwe 4 white #rhinos have died after drinking from sewage-polluted Lake Chivero, the main supplier of water to Harare! ZimParks relocated the remaining #rhinos from the Park to avoid further deaths. #Endangered
#everyrhinocounts
www.ewn.co.za/2024/12/14/f...
#everyrhinocounts
www.ewn.co.za/2024/12/14/f...
🚫 #Wildlife Are Not Presents – Stop the Illegal Trade! Meerkats aren’t ornaments or Instagram props—they’re complex social animals who thrive only in their natural environment.This season give the gift of awareness. Educate those around you about the perils of the #WildlifeTrade #WildlifeNotPets!
December 10, 2024 at 8:43 AM
🚫 #Wildlife Are Not Presents – Stop the Illegal Trade! Meerkats aren’t ornaments or Instagram props—they’re complex social animals who thrive only in their natural environment.This season give the gift of awareness. Educate those around you about the perils of the #WildlifeTrade #WildlifeNotPets!
Today is #IntlCheetahDay there are approx 7k in the wild & according to the IUCN cheetahs are “vulnerable” & at risk of extinction in the wild!
Since 1900, the wild population has decreased by over 90%! Their main threats to survival are: Habitat loss, HWC & the illegal pet trade.
Since 1900, the wild population has decreased by over 90%! Their main threats to survival are: Habitat loss, HWC & the illegal pet trade.
December 4, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Today is #IntlCheetahDay there are approx 7k in the wild & according to the IUCN cheetahs are “vulnerable” & at risk of extinction in the wild!
Since 1900, the wild population has decreased by over 90%! Their main threats to survival are: Habitat loss, HWC & the illegal pet trade.
Since 1900, the wild population has decreased by over 90%! Their main threats to survival are: Habitat loss, HWC & the illegal pet trade.
December 2, 2024 at 7:47 AM
'Climate-induced poisoning’: 350 elephants probably killed by toxic water caused by algal blooms in Botswana in 2020. Globally, this event underscores the alarming trend of sudden, climate-induced diseases.
#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #elephants
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #elephants
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
December 2, 2024 at 7:27 AM
'Climate-induced poisoning’: 350 elephants probably killed by toxic water caused by algal blooms in Botswana in 2020. Globally, this event underscores the alarming trend of sudden, climate-induced diseases.
#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #elephants
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #elephants
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#RhinoFriday
Imagine a world where these majestic creatures no longer roam the earth. It's a bleak reality that we're rapidly approaching, as #rhino populations continue to decline due to #poaching & habitat loss😔 Don't let #rhinos become dinos!
#StopRhinoPoaching #DontLetThemDisappear
📸 Shaaz Jung
Imagine a world where these majestic creatures no longer roam the earth. It's a bleak reality that we're rapidly approaching, as #rhino populations continue to decline due to #poaching & habitat loss😔 Don't let #rhinos become dinos!
#StopRhinoPoaching #DontLetThemDisappear
📸 Shaaz Jung
November 29, 2024 at 11:15 AM
#RhinoFriday
Imagine a world where these majestic creatures no longer roam the earth. It's a bleak reality that we're rapidly approaching, as #rhino populations continue to decline due to #poaching & habitat loss😔 Don't let #rhinos become dinos!
#StopRhinoPoaching #DontLetThemDisappear
📸 Shaaz Jung
Imagine a world where these majestic creatures no longer roam the earth. It's a bleak reality that we're rapidly approaching, as #rhino populations continue to decline due to #poaching & habitat loss😔 Don't let #rhinos become dinos!
#StopRhinoPoaching #DontLetThemDisappear
📸 Shaaz Jung
November 29, 2024 at 6:54 AM
#WildlifeWednesday
"The real Scar"? 🦁 👑
Let's take a moment to appreciate the sacrifices & hardships faced by these incredible creatures. The next time you see a wild male lion, remember the battles he's fought to get there. Imagine the stories behind this battle scarred face!
📸 Chad Baird
"The real Scar"? 🦁 👑
Let's take a moment to appreciate the sacrifices & hardships faced by these incredible creatures. The next time you see a wild male lion, remember the battles he's fought to get there. Imagine the stories behind this battle scarred face!
📸 Chad Baird
November 27, 2024 at 9:49 AM
#WildlifeWednesday
"The real Scar"? 🦁 👑
Let's take a moment to appreciate the sacrifices & hardships faced by these incredible creatures. The next time you see a wild male lion, remember the battles he's fought to get there. Imagine the stories behind this battle scarred face!
📸 Chad Baird
"The real Scar"? 🦁 👑
Let's take a moment to appreciate the sacrifices & hardships faced by these incredible creatures. The next time you see a wild male lion, remember the battles he's fought to get there. Imagine the stories behind this battle scarred face!
📸 Chad Baird
DYK the major threats to giraffes are: habitat loss & fragmentation,
poaching, #climatechange, human wildife conflict, trophy hunting & disease 😔
#SilentExtinction
#EndangeredSpecies #Giraffes
poaching, #climatechange, human wildife conflict, trophy hunting & disease 😔
#SilentExtinction
#EndangeredSpecies #Giraffes
November 26, 2024 at 2:21 PM
DYK the major threats to giraffes are: habitat loss & fragmentation,
poaching, #climatechange, human wildife conflict, trophy hunting & disease 😔
#SilentExtinction
#EndangeredSpecies #Giraffes
poaching, #climatechange, human wildife conflict, trophy hunting & disease 😔
#SilentExtinction
#EndangeredSpecies #Giraffes
Meet South Africa’s Bird of the Year 2025 - the pest control & early warning system of the African bush - the red billed oxpecker! By benefiting their hosts they play a small but significant role in maintaining balance in nature
www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/...
goodthingsguy.com/environment/sa…
www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/...
goodthingsguy.com/environment/sa…
November 26, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Meet South Africa’s Bird of the Year 2025 - the pest control & early warning system of the African bush - the red billed oxpecker! By benefiting their hosts they play a small but significant role in maintaining balance in nature
www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/...
goodthingsguy.com/environment/sa…
www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/...
goodthingsguy.com/environment/sa…
When the buying STOPS the killing can too! Endangered means there is still time... extinction is forever... 🦏🚫💊⏰️⌛️🆘️
#StopRhinoPoaching
#EndageredSpecies
#RacingExtinction
#StopRhinoPoaching
#EndageredSpecies
#RacingExtinction
November 25, 2024 at 6:13 AM
When the buying STOPS the killing can too! Endangered means there is still time... extinction is forever... 🦏🚫💊⏰️⌛️🆘️
#StopRhinoPoaching
#EndageredSpecies
#RacingExtinction
#StopRhinoPoaching
#EndageredSpecies
#RacingExtinction
November 25, 2024 at 6:07 AM
#RhinoFriday
Rhinos are more than just incredible creatures - they're also ecosystem engineers! By protecting rhinos, we're preserving the delicate balance of nature. Let's cherish these gentle giants & the vital role they play in keeping our planet healthy.
#StopRhinoPoaching
📹 Matt Durell IG
Rhinos are more than just incredible creatures - they're also ecosystem engineers! By protecting rhinos, we're preserving the delicate balance of nature. Let's cherish these gentle giants & the vital role they play in keeping our planet healthy.
#StopRhinoPoaching
📹 Matt Durell IG
November 22, 2024 at 1:07 PM
#RhinoFriday
Rhinos are more than just incredible creatures - they're also ecosystem engineers! By protecting rhinos, we're preserving the delicate balance of nature. Let's cherish these gentle giants & the vital role they play in keeping our planet healthy.
#StopRhinoPoaching
📹 Matt Durell IG
Rhinos are more than just incredible creatures - they're also ecosystem engineers! By protecting rhinos, we're preserving the delicate balance of nature. Let's cherish these gentle giants & the vital role they play in keeping our planet healthy.
#StopRhinoPoaching
📹 Matt Durell IG
November 22, 2024 at 8:05 AM
When the buying STOPS the killing can too! Endangered means there is still time.... but extinction is forever! It is our collective responsibility to protect these armoured giants & to preserve their ancient magic for future generations!
🦏💊🚫⏰️⌛️🆘️
#StopRhinoPoaching #SayNoToRhinoHorn
#rhino
🦏💊🚫⏰️⌛️🆘️
#StopRhinoPoaching #SayNoToRhinoHorn
#rhino
November 21, 2024 at 10:46 AM
When the buying STOPS the killing can too! Endangered means there is still time.... but extinction is forever! It is our collective responsibility to protect these armoured giants & to preserve their ancient magic for future generations!
🦏💊🚫⏰️⌛️🆘️
#StopRhinoPoaching #SayNoToRhinoHorn
#rhino
🦏💊🚫⏰️⌛️🆘️
#StopRhinoPoaching #SayNoToRhinoHorn
#rhino
An oldie but sadly still so very relevant today 😔 When the buying STOPS the killing can too! #StopRhinoPoaching #EndangeredSpecies #rhino #conservation
November 20, 2024 at 11:05 AM
An oldie but sadly still so very relevant today 😔 When the buying STOPS the killing can too! #StopRhinoPoaching #EndangeredSpecies #rhino #conservation
Wondering when this poaching madness will stop and our rhinos can be left in peace with their horns intact and there will be no need for dehorning......one day in the not too distant future, I hope✨😌
#StopRhinoPoaching
#EndangeredSpecies
#DontLetThemDisappear
Black #rhino
📹 Lucien Beaumont IG
#StopRhinoPoaching
#EndangeredSpecies
#DontLetThemDisappear
Black #rhino
📹 Lucien Beaumont IG
November 19, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Wondering when this poaching madness will stop and our rhinos can be left in peace with their horns intact and there will be no need for dehorning......one day in the not too distant future, I hope✨😌
#StopRhinoPoaching
#EndangeredSpecies
#DontLetThemDisappear
Black #rhino
📹 Lucien Beaumont IG
#StopRhinoPoaching
#EndangeredSpecies
#DontLetThemDisappear
Black #rhino
📹 Lucien Beaumont IG
Magnificent visual of the River basins of Africa 🏞🌍💙💚💜
November 18, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Magnificent visual of the River basins of Africa 🏞🌍💙💚💜
#MonochromeMonday
Don't let human greed & ignorance drive these majestic creatures to extinction! #Rhino horn is NOT medicine or a status symbol - it belongs on a LIVE #rhino! #StopRhinoPoaching 🦏🚫💊⏰️⌛️🆘️
📸 Javier Fuentes
Don't let human greed & ignorance drive these majestic creatures to extinction! #Rhino horn is NOT medicine or a status symbol - it belongs on a LIVE #rhino! #StopRhinoPoaching 🦏🚫💊⏰️⌛️🆘️
📸 Javier Fuentes
November 18, 2024 at 9:03 AM
#MonochromeMonday
Don't let human greed & ignorance drive these majestic creatures to extinction! #Rhino horn is NOT medicine or a status symbol - it belongs on a LIVE #rhino! #StopRhinoPoaching 🦏🚫💊⏰️⌛️🆘️
📸 Javier Fuentes
Don't let human greed & ignorance drive these majestic creatures to extinction! #Rhino horn is NOT medicine or a status symbol - it belongs on a LIVE #rhino! #StopRhinoPoaching 🦏🚫💊⏰️⌛️🆘️
📸 Javier Fuentes
