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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…

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…

Even tall Giraffe and tiny Hedgehogs need protection from Wildlife Poachers

May 6, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Rescue Rehabilitation Tagged: baboon, Baye Pigors, giraffe, pangolin, Vervet monkeys, Wildlife center, wildlife poaching

The bush is home to Africa’s iconic wild animals. Sadly, wildlife poachers are of increasing grave concern. Even in a sanctuary right outside of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe rescued animals are at risk. From two tall giraffe to small hedgehogs. From elusive endangered pangolin to the common vervet monkey. From two spotted serval cats to large eyed owls. Baye loves them all, large or small, feathered or furry. Wild animals come to her injured, orphaned, confiscated or surrendered. At her wildlife rehabilitation center they get healed, nurtured, rehabilitated, and released. Unfortunately, there are some who don’t recover fully, or are simply to…

Is it Possible to Stop Wildlife Hunting with Dogs?

Apr 1, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: Moses Arineitwe, pangolin, reformed poachers, Uganda, wildlife poaching

Hunting with dogs goes back centuries. Some say archeological evidence suggests that as early as 14,000 years ago prehistoric man partnered with dogs to hunt wildlife. Over time it evolved. Dogs were bred specifically to hunt a targeted species…Pointers birds and Hounds wolves for instance. In Africa today, although colonists bred dogs specifically for hunting (like the Rhodesian Ridgeback) cross breeds are now more commonly used. Dogs are natural predators, and once they’ve tasted blood and raw meat they’re pretty much ready for another kill. There are people living in close proximity to wildlife who take full advantage of this….

Help Buy Tents for Anti Poaching Rangers who Protect Wild Lions

Mar 25, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Lions Tagged: animal poaching, Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, lion rangers, Marnus Roodbol, Wildlife rangers

You can help protect wild African lions from being poached. Marnus’ lion antipoaching rangers need new bush tents. So, the Nikela Wildlife Club is reaching out for help to buy 6 tents. See below if interested in donating funds towards antipoaching ranger tents. Wild Lions! There’s nothing quite like them on earth Marnus posted on Facebook… “There is nothing in life that I love more than searching each day for that one lion. That one truly wild and free animal that few ever see. It can take days, weeks even months to find the one but so worth it at…

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

Update: How Pangolin are saved by digging more fish ponds

Even tall Giraffe and tiny Hedgehogs need protection from Wildlife Poachers

Is it Possible to Stop Wildlife Hunting with Dogs?

Help Buy Tents for Anti Poaching Rangers who Protect Wild Lions

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