Upon receiving an urgent report of an elephant with a prolapse in Katore, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) rangers immediately mobilized alongside our team and Dr. Seifert, who successfully treated the elephant on-site.

To maximize the likelihood of recovery, we deployed a monitoring collar on the bull to help us track his progress and provide follow-up care as needed.
Dr. Seifert suspects the injury was caused by a snare that tragically caught the elephant’s genitals — a devastating reminder of the ongoing threats wildlife face from poaching activities.

Snares are among the most indiscriminate and cruel tools used by poachers. Set without selectivity, they trap whatever animal is unfortunate enough to cross their path — elephants, lions, giraffes, and countless others. In Queen Elizabeth National Park alone, the removal of hundreds of snares each year points to the relentless scale of the challenge. Behind every snare pulled from the ground is a potential life saved, and behind every life saved is a community of rangers, vets, and conservationists who refused to look away.

The commitment of our donors, CITES and Tusk Trust, Global Humane Conservation Fund for Africa, enables us to act swiftly when animals need us most.

Long-term conservation depends on moments like these: quick action, careful treatment, fitting a collar in the field, and weeks of follow-up. These efforts show that conservation is ongoing, not just a one-time act. Working together with Uganda Wildlife Authority, our vets, and our supporters makes these interventions possible. Every success shows why ongoing support for wildlife protection in Uganda is so important.

We’ll continue monitoring this elephant’s recovery closely, as every life saved is a victory for conservation.