Turgwe Hippo Articles
 
 
  • Articles: Articles about the Turgwe Hippo Trust from magazines, interviews, and articles written by Karen Paolillo. Updated regularly.
  • Turgwe Hippo Update Newsletters: Current updates from Karen about the hippos and the situation in Zimbabwe
  • Projects and Extras: The sandpump project-where the sandpump is used to take sand from the river when the water becomes too shallow; a thank-you letter from Karen Paolillo; facts about hippos.

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    Flood at Eighteen Months
    Articles

    NEW! Hazel Mitchison from England visits The Turgwe Hippos by Hazel Mitchison
    The story of her visit in August 2009 

    Kirsty Mitchison from England visits her hippo Cheeky who she adopted 7 years ago by Kirsty Mitchison
    The story of her visit in August 2009 

    BBC WILDLIFE September 2007 - Animal Behaviour
    A Conversation with HIPPOS by Karen Paolillo 

    Hippo supporter visits Hippo Haven by Cary Martin
    The story of his visit in October 2007 

    Hippo Haven by Paul Raffaele
    An article from The Smithsonian magazine, January 2006 edition. 

    Massacre of the Animals WARNING! This material contains text and/or photo(s) showing animal brutality which may be troubling to some people, especially children. PLEASE DO NOT READ if you are easily upset, especially when reading about animal abuse or brutality.

    A Special Visit with the Turgwe Hippos

    WSPA World article Spring 2002 – Supporters newsletter. 

    Year in Review 2002 By Karen Paolillo

    Care For The Wild News Winter 2001 Issue No 17. (UK)

    Troubled Times for the Turgwe Hippos By Karen Paolillo

    Killing Continues in Zimbabwe By Karen Paolillo AWI Quarterly Summer 2001 Volume 50 Number 3 (USA)

    Troubled Times in Zimbabwe By Karen Paolillo
    May 2001

    Saving the Turgwe Hippos By Nicole Dreon Animals Spring 2001

    Zimbabwe's Endangered Wildlife Is Being Slaughtered At An Alarming Rate By Karen Paolillo February 12, 2001

    Hippo Happenings By Karen Paolillo Care for the Wild. Winter 1998 

    For the Love of the Hippopotamuses: Lesley Cripps Visits Turgwe Hippo TrustBy Lesley Cripps
    Travellers Times May 1997

    The Trust of the Turgwe Hippos By Karen Paolillo Care for the Wild News. 1995

    Caring Hand in Zimbabwe By Ron Crittall July1/July 2 1995.

    Dedicated to the Giants of the River By Lis Dobb Zimbabwe Wildlife. March 1995

    Hippo Calves and Happiness By Karen Paolillo Care for the Wild News. 1994

    A Hippo Haven By Karen Paolillo Care for the Wild News. 1993

    How You Helped the Hippos By Karen Paolillo Care for the Wild News. 1992
     

    Turgwe Hippo Update Newsletters
      • NEW! Letter Thirty-Two  January 2010, Karen's New Year 2010 update.
      • Letter Thirty-One  June 2009.
      • Letter Thirty  January 2009. 2009 New Year, new dreams and new hope.
      • Letter Twenty-Nine  July 2008. Zen.
      • Letter Twenty-Eight  February 2008. Happenings at Hippo Haven.
      • Letter Twenty-Seven  August 2007. The Good and The Bad.
      • Letter Twenty-Six  February 2007. Karen's trip to Mzima Springs.
      • Letter Twenty-Five  December 2006. Christmas newsletter.
      • Letter Twenty-Four  July 2006. Changes in the Turgwe Hippos lives.
      • Letter Twenty-Three  April 2006. Earthquakes and Behavioural Changes.
      • Letter Twenty-Two  December 2005. Hippo Talks.
      • Letter Twenty-One  September 2005. Time Flies By. 
      • Letter Twenty  March 2005. Out on a Limb. (please read!!)
      •  Letter Nineteen  January 2005. Happy Endings. 
      •  Letter Eighteen  August 2004. Bullfight and Anthrax. 
      •  Letter Seventeen May 2004. Hippo Wanderings.  NEWSFLASH!! A new hippo calf was born to Abe on June 1st- the third calf this year! To see photos of all hippo calves, go here. 
      • Letter Sixteen February 2004. Bobin. Also check out the new photos on the 'Massacre of the Animals' page. However, realize this page carries a WARNING! Do NOT look at this page if you are easily upset by photos of animal brutality. 
      • Letter Fifteen September 2003. The Latest Turgwe Hippo News.
      • Letter Fourteen, May 2003. Changes in the Turgwe Hippos' Lives
      • Tribute to Bob, February 2003. Bob, the territorial bull of the Turgwe hippos, died early in February. This is a story from Karen about Bob, his importance to her and the other hippos, and some photos of him over the years. Bob was somewhat of a local celebrity and, as you will see, his presence will be sorely missed.
      • Letter Thirteen, January 2003. New Year, New Hope.
      • Special!A story from Karen's husband. To show that the Paolillo's try and retain humour as well as write what is actually happening, here are Jean-Roger's words on working in the pool for the hippo.
      • Letter Twelve, September 2002. The Ugly Side of Present Day Zimbabwe. WARNING!This material may be considered politically sensitive or otherwise troubling to some people, especially children. PLEASE DO NOT READ if you are easily upset, especially when reading about animal abuse or brutality.
      • Letter Eleven, July 2002. For the Love of Hippos.
      • Letter Ten, April 2002. Hope.
      • Letter Nine, March 2002. Post-election news from Zimbabwe.
      • Letter Eight, Late February 2002. Better news and hope for the hippos.
      • Letter Seven, February 2002. Current dangers facing the Turgwe hippos and the Paolillos.
      • Letter Six, January 2002. News about the hippos and current events at Hippo Haven. Photos included!
      • Letter Five, December 2001. Report on the Turgwe Hippos' Lives. New photos added!
      • Letter Four, September 2001. The future of the Turgwe hippos.
      • Letter Three, August 2001. Recent work on the hippo's pool, current situation and photos of hippos return to pool.
      • Letter Two, from April 2001. Talks about the danger these animals face. Please read.
      • Letter One, Regarding the hippos situation in early 2001