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What is true wildlife rescue and rehabilitation anyway?

Oct 25, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Animal Poaching, Illegal trade, Nikela Blog, Poaching, rhino poaching, wildlife conservation Tagged: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Liz Hoyle, Natalie Rogers, rehabilitation, rescue center, rescue/rehab, rhino orphanage, Rhino Revolution

Visitor beware! Not all wildlife rescue and rehabilitation is what it appears to be. Take a look at what it really is. We live in a world where conservation is indispensable in the survival of animals everywhere. With so much negativity surrounding animal tourism which sometimes goes under the guise of ‘conservation efforts’, just what is true wildlife rescue and rehabilitation and how can we tell the difference between an organisation saving a species and an organisation making money from them? In my quest to find these answers, I spoke to some of the people working tirelessly to save the…

Africa’s Primates in trouble! Why some hate them and others love them

Jul 18, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: wildlife conservation Tagged: Primates, Rescue rehabilitation, Silke von Eynern, Vervet monkeys

One woman’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts for primates is paying off despite never ending challenges. Africa is home to over 50 species of primate, of which, 14 are endangered. Across the world, 60% of primates are endangered. If we don’t act now, will we threaten our own survival in generations to come? Threats facing primates today Primates are the closest animal to humans, whether we like it or not. Our cousins share many traits with us, particularly in family situations where young are reared with rules and behaviours not dissimilar to our own. In spite of all we share with…

What is Wildlife Poaching and how can we diminish it?

Jun 20, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Animal Poaching, elephant, Nikela Blog, rhino, wild animals, wildlife conservation Tagged: elephant poaching, Liz Hoyle, Lynn Clifford, Peter Milton, rhino poaching, wildlife poaching

Wildlife poaching is not new, it has taken on many forms over the eons of time, yet today is more destructive than ever before. Across the whole of Africa, many species are under a serious threat of extinction due to a proliferation of poaching. Having recently written about the wildlife poaching crises for several species, it’s a refreshing change to be able to write about those dedicating their lives to diminishing it and saving the lives of iconic animals like lions, elephants and rhinos. Wildlife poaching has become more and more sophisticated over time: as poaching cartels are increasingly being…

What is human-wildlife conflict and how can we diminish it?

May 9, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Human Wildlife Conflict, lion, Nikela Blog Tagged: conflict between lions and farmers, farmers, human-wildlife conflict, lion, Marnus Roodbol, walking for lions

Probably predators like lions biggest threat to survival, human-wildlife conflict rages across Africa like a bush fire out of control. The reality behind human-wildlife conflict It is a problem that is far more complex than people think and goes way beyond simply keeping livestock safe or moving them further away from a predator’s habitat. Culture, poverty, myths, ignorance and politics have created layers of problems to address in human-wildlife conflict. What is human-wildlife conflict? When lions and humans exist in close proximity, it creates an acute discord between lions looking for prey and villagers using cattle and the land to…

Volunteers, Interns and Angels

Volunteer to Save African Wildlife Nikela is a virtual team of volunteers. Contribute your expertise, get school or college credits and learn a new skill, Volunteer to save African Wildlife. Learn how you can be part of the solution to save endangered species in Africa. Some marvelous people are involved with Nikela. As a volunteer run public charity Nikela has no paid staff. Everything is accomplished via in-kind donations of time and expertise from people, like you, who live all around the world and want to do something to save Africa’s endangered and threatened wildlife. When you donate time and your…