Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital rescues woodland dormouse Posted by Taylah Strauss on 31 January 2022 The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital has taken a young woodland dormouse into their care on January 26. The tiny creature came all the way from Waterberg after he was attacked by a cat, injuring his shoulder. Since he is too small for x-rays, Sr Jacky has secured his arm in place with a tiny strip of bandage. The hospital is hopeful that his shoulder will heal, after which he will be released into the wild. This rodent is listed as Least Concern under the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. There are little threats to its population, and thus no conservation efforts are necessary. However, protected area expansion would benefit the species, according to the Endangered Wildlife Trust. Pictures: Sr Jacky/Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital ALSO READ South African Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre rescues hoglets Related Posts Floating Forest at Milano Design Week 2022 24 June 2022 The Floating Forest is giving Milano Design Week 2022 a greener edge by displaying an... read more Bainskloof Pass reopens as roadworks are finally complete 24 June 2022 Bainskloof Pass between Wellington and Ceres has been reopened following roadworks which started in 2018.... read more Mavungana Flyfishing launches tigerfish tagging project 24 June 2022 Mavungana Flyfishing with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and others have launched a groundbreaking tigerfish tagging project.... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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