WildLife Group
of the SAVA
Hooo-Hooo
Wildlife Group OF THE SAVA
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CONTENT
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Letter from the Chairman 3
A Manual for Field Necropsies of Pangolin 4
Standard Operating Procedure - Clinical Examination of Pangolin 13
The Violent Purpose of the narwhal’s Tusk 16
Postcode Meerkat Watching Over Kruger National Park Poachers 17
5 Things you Should Know About the Postcode Meerkat 17
Why the National Animal Health Forum Matters to Buffalo 19
Disclaimer: This communication is intended exclusively for members of the
South African Veterinary Association Wildlife Group (SAVA WG) and may not be forwarded,
disseminated, copied or shared in any way whatsoever without the express permission of the
Editor or SAVA WG Chairman.
Editor: Katja Koeppel
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EDITOR’s NOTE
Dear Colleagues
Please can I ask all of you to submit articles and CPD articles. Any interesting cases or snippets
would be appreciated.
I hope you enjoy this exciting issue and learn something about our pangolin.
Many thanks
Katja Koeppel
Senior Lecture Wildlife University of Pretoria
Wildlife Specialist