A honey badger rescued from a taxi rank in Roodepoort was relocated. Image: Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital
Honey Badger found in a TAXI RANK in Roodepoort relocated
A honey badger found at a taxi rank in Roodepoort was suspected to be captured for the illegal wildlife trade and managed to escape
A honey badger rescued from a taxi rank in Roodepoort was relocated. Image: Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital
A honey badger who was rescued from a taxi rank in Roodepoort on 13 February has been successfully relocated.
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Honey badger suspected of being captured for illegal trade
SPCA Roodepoort Krugersdorp responded to a call in Roodepoort North to capture an adult female honey badger.
They were successful in securing the badger and brought her to their hospital.
Here Dr. K administered sedation to examine her and provide i/v fluids safely.
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Fortunately, she only sustained minor scrapes and scratches and was found to be in good health.
Authorities suspect that someone had captured the badger for the purpose of illegal wildlife trade, and it is believed that the animal managed to escape shortly after being captured.
As she was in relatively good health, she was released this morning, 15 February, at Rietvlei Nature Reserve.
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What happened on the day?
At first, when they received the call to rescue a honey badger, Roodepoort/Krugersdorp SPCA driver Simon and kennel supervisor Watson thought it was a joke.
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After catching ther through snarls and mock attacks, they successfully transported him to a Johannesburg wildlife vet.
