Baye Archives - Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

Touching Stories from the Daily Log of a Wildlife Rehabber

Nov 5, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Baye, Bird of Prey, Free to be Wild, Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation Tagged: Baye Pigors, rescue rehab, rescue rehabilitation center, wildlife rehabber

The life of a wildlife rehabber is an emotional roller coaster. The pain of animal suffering is tremendous and ever present. Along side that is the immense joy when you witness nature at its best or when an animal or bird is successfully released back into the wild. Baye, the founder of Free to be Wild, knows the ups and downs of a wildlife rehabber on a daily basis. Every time we can, we take a trip through Zimbabwe to stop for a visit at her wildlife center. It’s been amazing how it’s come along over the years. It all…

Baye’s unusual wildlife rescue Mission

Apr 18, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Baboon, Baye, Free to be Wild, Nikela Blog, Vervet monkeys Tagged: Baye Pigors, Free to be Wild, rescue rehab center

Baye is our youngest Wildlife Hero. Recently discovered something rather unusual when she was called out on a wildlife rescue mission. However, let’s start at the beginning In Baye’s own words… [Shared with her permission] Recently I was talking to Claire, a friend who owns and runs a donkey sanctuary. We were discussing how to differentiate between cruelty cases: Ones where there was intent to do harm, and ones due to individuals being naive. Claire said, with many rescue cases they find the owners who have names for their donkeys are generally the ones who have compassion for their animals….

How You’ve Helped Save African Wildlife in 2018

Jan 16, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Baye, Human Wildlife Conflict, Illegal trade, Marnus, Moses, Poaching, Shannon, Silke, wildlife conservation Tagged: End of the year report 2018, wildlife heroes

2018 was a great year! Thanks so much for your donations to help people save African wildlife. What a privilege it is for Russ and I to personally deliver many of your donations to our Wildlife Heroes. Here’s what you’ve helped accomplish this past year – 2018 Saving Lions and other Wildlife Although right at year’s end, top of the list is saving lions and other predators in the north eastern section of Namibia. Here Marnus (you may remember him from his work in Botswana) is taking a very holistic approach to resolve human wildlife conflicts. From what he tells us…

The Sickening World of a Legal Animal Trade Market

Dec 21, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Baye, Wildlife Trafficking Tagged: Bali, Baye Pigors, Indonesia, legal animal trade market

I couldn’t believe what I was reading! Sadly, knowing the author, Baye Pigors, I knew it was all true, this gut wrenching visit to a legal animal trade market. As we all prepare for our holiday festivities may we offer a prayer, a donation, or even just some kind thoughts to those who suffer so much. With Baye’s permission I share her heart breaking experience at the legal animal trade market. ONE OF THE HARDEST DAYS YET! Bali, Indonesia We always hear of the illegal wildlife trade and how brutally cruel and horrific it is. But how often are we…

Giving is Fun! If you missed it there’s still time to make a difference

Dec 19, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Baye, Nikela Blog, Silke Tagged: donate, giving is fun, make a difference

Important days like #GivingTuesday come and go. Sometimes opportunities are lost forever. Fortunately to make a difference there’s always time. There’s always another need to fill when it comes to saving Africa’s wildlife. Our heroes can always use another few dollars to help pay for vet expenses, rescue missions, daily animal care and even fuel. Fuel costs have doubled! Yes doubled in the past five years of our living and traveling in Africa. When talking with Marnus the other day he said that fuel is currently his biggest expense in his human-wildlife conflict work. For Baye (in the photo) its…