Wildlife in Africa, endangered rhino, leopards and others at risk to animal poaching. For years I couldn’t face it. I grew up in South Africa in the country where a love for animals was as natural as breathing. My dogs, cats, horses, the stately Secretary Bird I’d see while out riding and the elusive wildlife
The great minds of wildlife conservation, rhino poaching, saving endangered species, regulating trophy hunting, rescue and rehab, habitat preservation… divided! I’m not a professional conservationist, simply a wildlife lover turned advocate. What follows is strictly my opinion, based on my recent observations and experience viewed through my eyes as a human behaviorist. There is an
Chinese billionaires create first private nature preserve in the country to protect endangered species. Good news from China. With the Chinese economy thriving some local billionaires look long term and the environment and the wildlife may benefit from their investments. Listen to Rob Schmitz report, or read the article. Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up
Ian Somerhalder, the Vampire Diaries, featured on Favorite Wildlife Friday, spoke before Congress to protect wildlife species. Favorite Wildlife Friday this week features an animal that’s part of a group of species ‘The Vampire Diaries’ actor Ian Somerhalder spoke about before Congress last month. Can you guess the species from these clues? Who am
Favorite Wildlife Friday presents Charlize Theron and an endangered species. This week’s Favorite Wildlife Friday features an endangered African animal which actress Charlize Theron has supported. Who am I? I am found in eastern and central Africa. My species are mostly solitary animals, but groups of up to 12 individuals have been observed. I lived
Wonderful People Wednesday, wildlife conservation, wildlife documentary, rhino poaching, anti-poaching ranger, film maker, Ryan Sean Davy. It was mid-May when Ryan first wrote Nikela: “I am hoping you can help. Myself and Donald Schultz are in pre-production for the first of a series of documentaries to aid in anti-poaching of endangered species in South Africa starting
Favorite Wildlife Friday, Jessica Alba, wildlife conservation, endangered species, South African aquatic animal. This week’s Favorite Wildlife Friday features an aquatic African animal which featured in a movie with Jessica Alba, who described the species as “lovely little animals”. Source: People.com Who am I? Source: Wikipedia.com I am around 65 cm tall and weight
Wildlife Documentary, Ashley Van Tol, Human Society of the United States, and volunteers in Nikela News. Un-named Wildlife Documentary (Tagline: The Inner Core of the Ivory War) Several weeks back I received an email from film maker Ryan Davy asking if Nikela could help via providing information about rhino poaching. Since then we’ve virtually accompanied Ryan
Ecko and Nikela, rhino, Nikela Rhino Rescue, wildlife conservation, endangered species. * A MESSAGE FOR YOU * A few years back while listening to a motivational talk, which I do regularly to gain insights and stay a true course in this fast paced world, this thought grabbed my attention:
Nikela welcomes volunteers, supports wildlife documentary, discussions with Ecko and Raytones, protects rhino and endangered species. What an amazing week! Being involved with Nikela is a roller coaster of emotions… from hearing “How can I help?” to “China is farming rhino” and “Here’s what happened filming today” to “There’s a rhino in the kitchen!” Here are
