Did you know orphaned wildlife are at a high risk of imprinting on humans while in their care? In the wild, young animals instinctively bond, also known as imprinting, with their parents. But in wildlife rehabilitation, many arrive orphaned and vulnerable, making them more likely to imprint on their human caregivers. Imprinting can be dangerous—it can prevent animals from developing the skills they need to survive in the wild. To avoid this, we take special precautions like wearing camouflaged m

Introducing our newest resident at SanWild Rehabilitation centre - Nunu, a juvenile banded mongoose. This little guy arrived in our care just this week, and unfortunately, he has already experienced human imprinting. This means that he has become accustomed to human interaction, making him unsuitable for release back into the wild. At SanWild, we take every measure to limit human interaction with our orphaned or injured animals, to prevent human imprinting and give them the best chance of a succ