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PODCAST A Day in the Bush with the Man Who Protects Lions

Nov 15, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Human Wildlife Conflict, lion, Nikela Blog, PODCAST, Protect lions with lights, wildlife conservation Tagged: cattle post, farmers, human-wildlife conflict, lights, lions, Marnus Roodbol, siren, solar

Before we even met we ran a matching challenge campaign to assist the man who protects lions in Botswana with lights, PODCAST. “They’ve been here!” I stare at the sand track in front of us. Really where? Obviously it takes a trained and keen eye to pick out lion spoor from a moving vehicle! Enjoy listening/reading about our day in the bush with the man who protects lions. Care to watch the Video instead? A Day in the Bush with the Man Who Protects Lions Driving past the crop fields Marnus pulls to a halt next to a road kill….

PODCAST Protecting Cheetahs in the Wild #NikelaAfrica

Nov 8, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Cheetah, endangered, Nikela Blog, PODCAST, wildlife conservation Tagged: breeding cheetah, cheetah, Cheetah Conservation Fund, Job, Margrit, Namibia, wildlife condervation

Common sense and studies say protecting cheetahs in the wild is the best conservation method for this species #podcast #NikelaAfrica “Hmm! Are they good guys?” This is a question I always ask before we visit and meet with folks doing wildlife conservation. Now you’d think everyone was on the same page! But not so. That’s why its refreshing to visit a place like the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Listen or read about our visit to the Cheetah Conservation Fund and how they save Cheetahs in the Wild. Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for stories, videos and podcasts. Click here to…

PODCAST Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan #NikelaAfrica

Nov 1, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, African elephant, Bateleur Eagle, Bird of Prey, birds of prey, giraffe, kudo, lioness, PODCAST, Secretary Bird, wildlife lovers, Wildlife Photography, zebra Tagged: Bateleur, birds of prey, curious animal behavior, elephant, Etosha Pan, Gemsbok, giraffe, podcast, Secretary Bird, springbok, zebra

Clearly the most rewarding about Etosha is watching the fascinating animal behaviors at the waterholes, podcast. The Etosha Pan is truly a most remarkable place where herds of wildlife gather at the waterholes, almost any time of day, or night. I could spend hours sitting and observing the wild animals and birds interact as they vie for water, the precious gift of life. Enjoy the podcast or read below… Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for stories, videos and podcasts. Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan Two years ago Russ and I visited Yellowstone National Park in the…

PODCAST Why we know so little about giraffes #NikelaAfrica

Oct 25, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, conservation, endangered, giraffe, Nikela Blog, PODCAST, wildlife conservation Tagged: giraffe, Giraffe Conservation Foundation, Julian Fennessy, Steph Fennessy

Giraffes are one of the most well known species around the world, yet until Julian Fennessy began researching them we knew next to nothing about them. Did you know that if they were actually counted giraffes may be classified as endangered? I sure didn’t. We spend an enlightening couple of hours with Steph Fennessy from the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Listen or read… Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for stories, videos and podcasts. Why We Know So Little About Giraffes We’re camped in Gobabis, about 2 and a half hours east of Windhoek, Namibia. I’m flashing through Facebook looking for…

PODCAST Oh The People We Meet – Live Interview Snippets #NikelaAfrica

Oct 18, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Canned hunting, conservation, lion, Nikela Blog, PODCAST, rhino, rhino poaching, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Rangers Tagged: iMfolozi Game Reserve, interview, Jukani, Jurg Olsen, Patrick Sibeko, Protrack, Vincent Barkas

Meet three amazing guys doing good for wildlife, includes live interview snippets, PODCAST #NikelaAfrica The people we label as ‘wildlife conservationists’ are as varied in their work, outlook, focus and ideology as are their personalities and appearance. What we learn from them is equally diverse. In this podcast I share some wildlife conservation considerations that we rarely think about. It includes live snippets, from three interesting conservationists… enjoy! [Please excuse the background noise… this was recorded outdoors] Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for more stories, videos and podcasts. Wildlife Conservation Issues We Don’t Really Think About Words of wisdom…