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VIDEO: Gorgeous Lions, some facts, their troubles and a Hero

Jun 16, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Lions Tagged: Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, lion rangers, Marnus Roodbol, NikelaWildlife videos, wildlife ranger

Of our many wild animal encounters, this is our favorite wild lion video. Africa just wouldn’t be Africa without its gorgeous lions. This big cat with its huge paws and claws, striking mane and bone chilling roar is both revered and feared. It is an honor to help Marnus and his Rangers protect and rescue wild Lions. Gorgeous Lions There’s nothing quite like being at a waterhole dawn at the same time as a male lion. Especially a roaring male lion. (Depicted in video. Location Etosha Pan in Namibia.) At this particular waterhole a fence of sorts separated us from…

Why Another COVID-19 Lockdown in Uganda Threatens Pangolin and other Wildlife

Jun 9, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: Moses Arineitwe, reformed poachers

On the heels of tremendous news comes bad news… another COVID-19 lockdown in Uganda. According to Moses Arineitwe this could be devastating for his 40 reformed poachers. In countries where food and resources needed for survival are tight anyway, another lockdown is near catastrophic. Moses himself admitted to me today that school closings creates big problems for his family. Moses like many others have already paid for school lunches for their children. You get the picture! With money already spent for lunches what are the kids supposed to eat now? Some families pushed against the wall for meals resort to…

For Women Who Care: Elizabeth Needs 8 Beehives to Protect Crops and Save Elephants

May 25, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Elephants, Human Wildlife Conflict Tagged: beehives, bees save elephants, female farmer, Moses Ryakitimbo, protect maize crop, Tanzania

Our first female farmer requests beehives to protect crops and save elephants. Women who care you’re invited to donate a beehive today so Elizabeth and her family have maize to harvest. Last September they came again. This time was more heartbreaking than the last. Elizabeth lives on the edge of Arusha National Park in northern Tanzania. These 53 square miles of protected area are home to elephants, buffalo, all sorts of plains game and even a few leopards. Elephants are no dummies. They find vegetable crops and banana plants mighty tasty. With no fences to keep the farmlands and the…

Three Things You Should Know When Giving to Save Wild Animals in 2021

May 18, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: FAQ, Features Tagged: FAQ, Save wild animals

You decided its time to do your part to save wild animals. However, you’re concerned. Who do you trust with your money? Where do you find a project you can feel good about? How do you know your funds are really going to help save wild animals? These are such valid questions, ones we’ve asked ourselves time and time again. After eleven years of helping people saving wildlife we’ve learned a few things. There are some important factors that matter to us, and many of our donors. (We actually call them Wildlife Champions now. Because that’s what they are, true…

Update: How Pangolin are saved by digging more fish ponds

Apr 29, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: alternative livelihood, fish farming, Moses Arineitwe, reformed poachers, Uganda

The rescued pangolin mum appeared average sized, when he saw the bulge in the mealie meal sack. But as Moses reached in… there, wrapped up with her was a baby pangolin also. Tears welled up in his eyes as he gently removed them both. Mum remained tightly curled up in a ball, desperately trying to save her tiny pangolin. After dozens of pangolin rescues Moses had never seen a baby pangolin. A Few Facts About Pangolin The endangered pangolin is a small scaly ant eaters whose tongue starts in it’s stomach. Sadly, in much of Africa, including Uganda where Moses…