DHL, the world’s logistics company, partnered with VulPro in South Africa to deliver the largest relocation of vultures ever undertaken in Africa. As part of this unique conservative initiative, DHL was responsible for the transportation and security of 160 birds from VulPro Hartebeespoort, to VulPro in Shamwari Game Reserve.
This concludes the first phase of the project to secure the future of wild vulture populations in Southern Africa, with 160 Cape and African White-backed vultures settled into their new home at Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
“This delivery continues a proud tradition at DHL of supporting animal conservation efforts, said Anthony Beckley, VP of Operations, DHL Express SSA. We are thrilled to have played a critical role in the safe delivery of these endangered birds. Complex projects like this allow us to showcase the power of our DHL network and deliver on our purpose of connecting people and improving lives.”
Kerri Wolter, VulPro CEO, says “VulPro is the only vulture conservation organisation of its kind on the continent and is spearheading population restocking and supplementation to address the severe decline of African vulture species. We are extremely excited to have partnered with organisations such as DHL, that understand the important role that these birds play in the environment”.
DHL has been an active supporter of VulPro since 2015 and has assisted the organization with several smaller-scale relocations throughout the partnership.
This momentous move involved over 50 volunteers, took 18 hours, and all 160 birds were loaded in just three hours, before embarking on the 1042km journey.
