Nature conservation pioneer and legend, 87 year old Dr Ian Player, passed away peacefully at midday on Sunday, 30 November 2014 after a short illness. He was at home surrounded by his family. PE based Wilderness Foundation has expressed their personal support for to the Player family at this time as they gather at the homestead in the Karkloof Valley of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Despite physical challenges that hounded him all his life, Ian worked tirelessly until his last day, fully … [Read more...] about RIP Ian Player
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Ian Player
Port Elizabeth based Wilderness Foundation issued this statement about the health of Dr Ian Player after his recent stroke: Dr Ian Player, legendary nature conservationist credited with saving the White Rhino from extinction, suffered a serious stroke with complications on Thursday morning, 20th November 2014. He is comfortably at home in the Karkloof, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where he is supported by his wife, Ann, and immediate family members. The family are most grateful for the … [Read more...] about Ian Player
Dr Ian Player Opens Rhino Awareness Centre
In order to combat the poaching crisis, a powerful public awareness campaign needs to be run simultaneously with on-the-ground anti-poaching measures. Shamwari's Dr Ian Player Rhino Awareness Centre, opened by Dr Ian Player himself on Thursday, June 07 aims to help raise awareness of the situation worldwide. The opening of the centre coincided with a rhino microchipping and DNA capturing exercise led by veterinarian Dr Johan Joubert. Shamwari experienced one of the first rhino poaching … [Read more...] about Dr Ian Player Opens Rhino Awareness Centre
