As a result of our love for wildlife and the deep concern we have for its ongoing conservation, the breeding of scarce and endangered species began when we acquired six roan antelope during April 1998. Since then their numbers have grown to more than eighty animals. From 1986 roan antelope numbers in the Kruger National Park dwindled from 450 to only 53 animals. This emphasizes the conservation importance of the breeding operation, therefore one of our main goals was to acquire the best genetic material available.
The breeding program developed to the present professionally run project which includes the following species:
• Buffalo — includes stock with the renowned East African gene, well known for its
outstanding trophy quality.
• White Rhino
• Black Rhino — originating from Pilanesberg
• Roan antelope
• Sable antelope — Zambian animals form the foundation of the Shelanti breeding group.
• Lichtenstein Hartebeest
• Golden wildebeest — one of our young bulls reached 28" at only 24 months
• Nyala — there is currently more than 82 in the camps
• Black Impala
Our breeding camps vary in size, while excess males and females are released to roam freely on 14 500ha. Our genetic pool is regularly improved with new breeding stock. The condition of our animals is excellent, while the trophy quality is improving all the time.
For more information contact Edwin & Heleen
Edwin & Heleen
Claassen: shelanti@eac.co.za or 082 900 5103
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