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Traumatized Humans: Another Rhino Crisis Fallout (Part 3)

Sep 1, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, Rhino, rhino poaching, Wildlife Rangers Tagged: Sebastian Junger, series, Talk, TED, traumatized humans, veterans, WAR

Do soldiers, veterans, rangers, and veterinarians in combat zones have similar experiences of Brotherhood? Can soldiers be compared to rangers of today? If so might rangers have similar deeply bonding experiences? This TED talk given by Sebastian Junger may provide an interesting perspective as we continue on the journey of traumatized humans. Civilians don’t miss war. But soldiers often do. Journalist Sebastian Junger shares his experience embedded with American soldiers at Restrepo, an outpost in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley that saw heavy combat. Giving a look at the “altered state of mind” that comes with war, he shows how combat gives…

Traumatized Humans: Another Rhino Crisis Fallout (Part 2)

Jul 29, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Elephants, Rhino Tagged: Joy Livingwell, NLP, psychological trauma, stress, trauma, traumatized humans

You’re not going crazy – despair, depression and rage do not have to become permanent residents of the soul. Unavoidable yet Heal-able There is no way an emotional caring human can be exposed to the horrors of wildlife poaching and not be deeply impacted. And it’s not only those on the ground coming upon the brutal scene, but those of us who’s psyches are jarred by the images and videos flashing across our computer screens. Rangers, veterinarians, rescue and rehabbers have become all too well acquainted with the dead and the dying rhino and elephant. Like firefighters, emergency medics and…

Traumatized Humans: Another Rhino Crisis Fallout (Part 1)

Jul 1, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, Wildlife Rangers Tagged: anxiety, depression, emergency, grief, loss, panic, post traumatic stress, psychosomatic, PTSD, symptoms, trauma, traumatized, vet, victim, wildlife ranger, wildlife vet

What do soldiers, emergency responders, wildlife rangers and veterinarians have in common? First in a series addressing the human crisis of the rhino poaching wars. Are you traumatized? It was back in 2010 when I saw the first image of a rhino brutalized by poachers. I was shocked and had to look away. After that as I attempted to understand the enormity of the rhino crisis I found myself getting somewhat numb and dispassionate as the images rolled across Facebook and the internet. Another jolted me and brought tears to my eyes a couple of years later. The image of…

Rescuing highly endangered Pangolin in Malawi

Mar 10, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: Lynn Clifford, Malawi, ranger scout, rescuing pangolin, wildlife trafficking, Wildlife trafficking trade

An update from our Wildlife Hero in Malawi. We had no idea Lynn too was rescuing highly endangered pangolin. According to Lynn’s March 2021 Newsletter COVID -19 created an increase in wildlife poaching and illegal cutting of trees for charcoal. However, despite the challenges Lynn and her team of dedicated Ranger Scouts have had many successes. One being the rescuing of highly endangered Pangolin. Where in the world is Malawi? This from Lynn’s March 2021 Newsletter 2020 saw a massive surge of arrests of poachers trafficking pangolins from Mozambique and Zambia into Malawi. Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammal,…

The orphaned rhino are in new hands at the Rhino Revolution Orphanage

May 22, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, All Posts, rhino calf, rhino poaching, wildlife conservation Tagged: Anna Mussi, Rhino Revolution

The orphaned rhino are in new hands at the Rhino Revolution Orphanage “I’ll be leaving the orphanage,” Natalie wrote. For several years now we’ve been involved with Rhino Revolution and more recently their rescue rehab center for rhino calves orphaned by the poaching scourge. Goodbye Natalie! Why? How can you? We’re questions that popped into my mind. Did you know that orphaned rhino need 24 hour care? At least when they first arrive at the orphanage. Orphaned rhino are usually traumatized. They’ve just witnessed the brutal killing of their mother after all! These youngsters frequently cry for hours. Some run…