Happy Holidays from the wildlife to all who love ‘em, protect ‘em, save ‘em and conserve ‘em! Seasons Greetings from Nikela and those you’ve helped this year… Karin and her monkeys (vervets and baboons) Anton and his leopards Shannon and her falcons and African birds of prey Silke and her vervet babies Ian who teaches
Fairy Glen Rhino dehorned by poachers are being exploited by Pieter de Jager claims National Geographic freelance photographer Cheryl-Samantha Owen. A little over a week ago two rhino survived the brutal removal of their horns by poachers. Game reserve owner Pieter de Jager was devastated by the attack and the awful state his two rhino,
We are fast approaching the second holiday of the year where the US consumes millions of turkeys, not to mention the pigs killed for the honey glazed hams served up on dinner tables across the country. We are outraged by the Chinese eating and using wildlife products, what about the US and the consumption of
Endangered black rhino and other African rhino killed for their horns and illegaly traded and trafficked to China. What I read today in Jessica Hatcher’s article this morning made me cry! As you may know the rhino is in serious trouble, it is fighting to survive as a species. Just look at the statistics: From
Part 3 in Series on Animal Poaching. What’s at the heart of animal poaching? Three experts’ opinions: local bushmeat, rhino horn trade, trophy and canned/captive hunting, illegal wildlife trafficking, organized crime. What’s at the Root of Africa’s Wildlife Loss? This is the third in our Series on addressing the serious topic of poaching in Africa.
To resolve human-wildlife conflict in Africa is Tyler’s dream, student Colorado State University, loves wolves, hates animal poaching, save endangered species. It is thrilling to meet so many young people passionate about saving our planet’s wildlife, and the journey to this commitment. This is the third in our monthly series, “Why I Want to Save
Primates are not vermin, Karin Saks rescues baboons and vervet monkeys in the Crags South Africa. Great news for Karin and her Primates We love good news! Karin has been rescuing and rehabing primates (baboons and vervets) for many years. She tells me that just when she has needed help the most, the right people show
Kevin Bewick, Anti Poaching Intelligence Group Southern Africa, Brian Sandberg, advocate for Africa, rhino horn illegal trafficking, Pelham Jones, Lead South Africa’s Rhino Action Group, Michael Sas Rolfes, Johannesberg economist. Some things never change! “Follow the money” and you’ll get at the heart of most issues. The simplicity yet complexity of the fight to save
US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, aid will not be used to fight wildlife trafficking, China, illegal trade, endangered species, Vietnam, animal poaching. In Vietnam After World Rhino Day this past September (2011) Vietnam pledged to educate their citizens regarding illegal wildlife trafficking. Exhibitions held jointly by Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) and the Asian Regional
