The White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum)

The word rhinoceros is derived from Greek, meaning nose horn which is their most distinctive feature. The white rhinoceros derives its scientific name, Ceratotherium simum from the Greek cerato, meaning horn; thorium, meaning wild beast and simum meaning flat nosed.

Walking with mum

Unlike the calves of the black rhino, white rhino calves walk in front of the mother

The White Rhino

Under the hot African sun, rhinos find a suitable water hole and roll in its mud, coating their skin with a natural bug repellent and sun bloc

Playtime

The horses stop for a cool down whilst traversing the bush with their new volunteers

Mud bath

Work with the wildlife

Collecting environmental data

The Mauritius Dolphin Conservation Project is the ideal option for anyone wanting a career in marine biology. Working as part of the small research team you will be directly involved in boat-based studies

African sunset

Data collection

As a volunteer at the Mauritius Dolphin Conservation Project you assist with monitoring and controlling the impact of eco tourism on the local populations of spinner, melon headed and bottle nosed dolphins.

Hello from South Africa

These children certainly aren't camera shy

Africa's Roan Antelope

One of the largest African antelopes, the roan antelope has a gray coat with black and white facial markings, very long, pointed ears that are tufted at tip, and long horns that are strongly curved backwards.

Hands-on capture work

Students at game capture get the opportunity to experience the every day workings of the team, and are afforded the opportunity to get hands on capture experience - as opposed to being only spectators!

Open road

One of the most ecologically friendly ways in which a human can traverse the bush is on horseback and the speed at which a horse walks is perfect for looking for tracks of both animals and man.

Traversing the bush on horseback

The sensitivity of the horse makes them ideal partners in traversing the bush and reserve management, ensuring game are less stressed and by nature alerting you to young and elusive animals.

A new friend

Volunteers play a vital role in helping the Nholwasi Community Project reach specific goals set in conjunction with the local communities

Volunteers assist with a cheetah darting

Life in the field working alongside an experienced wildlife vet is both unpredictable and challenging