Animal Poaching Archives - Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

How Nikela Helps Stop Rhino Poaching

Sep 22, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, endangered, Nikela Blog, Peter, rhino, rhino poaching, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Trafficking, World Rhino Day Tagged: Air Ranger, drones, Peter Milton, Save the rhino, World Rhino Day 2020

When we first founded Nikela back in 2010 rhino poaching was just starting up again. Over the next few years the stats got really crazy as black and white rhino were targeted for their horn. Sadly, most rhinos die when their horn is brutally hacked off by poachers. Some argue that because rhino poaching has declined the threat is over. However, others attribute the decline to fewer rhino left to poach… making it all the more crucial to save those remaining. Most recently Nikela has assisted Peter Milton and his super team stop rhino poaching in Southern Africa. Thanks to…

The Bush Meat Trade is the Growing Threat for the Highly Endangered Pangolin

Sep 17, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, endangered, Moses, Nikela Blog, Pangolin, Wildlife Trafficking Tagged: bush meat, illegal wildlife trade, Moses Arineitwe, pangolin rescue mission, save pangolin, Uganda

“We must act quickly!” The bush meat trade has become more of a threat than the international crime syndicates for the highly endangered pangolin, at least in Uganda. Not too surprising with the job and income losses due to COVID-19. Hunger can lead to desperate measures. But Moses Arineitwe must hurry! Once again he is called out on a pangolin rescue mission. He must respond fast so that this harmless creature is spared from the pot. Did you know the Pangolin is the planet’s most endangered mammal? They are poached and illegally trafficked to Asia where their scales are deemed valuable….

Wildlife Poaching has it increased or decreased during the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Aug 27, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, elephant, Illegal trade, lion, Nikela Blog, Pangolin, rhino, snares, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Trafficking Tagged: drones, Moses Arineitwe, Peter Milton, stop poaching

With no immediate end to the pandemic in sight, getting a handle on wildlife poaching is crucial. Is it increasing or decreasing? Has the pandemic been a blessing or a curse to the ever present wildlife poaching struggle? It appears that it depends somewhat on the species and type of poaching. Wildlife poaching for bush meat This type of poaching is frequently referred to as ‘sustenance poaching’. Here large and small species, from the tiny Duiker to the large Elephant are killed for the pot. This type of poaching involves spearing and most commonly snaring the animal. The meat is…

What NIKELA is doing to fight the Pandemic and save People and Wildlife

Aug 5, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, elephant, Nikela Blog, Pangolin, Vervet monkeys, Volunteers, wildlife conservation Tagged: anti-poaching, Covid-19, donate monthly, give now, good time to help, rescue rehab center, wildlife heroes

Africa is Wildlife! The Pandemic is devastating to elephants, lions, rhino, pangolin and other wildlife species. What is Nikela doing to help? Can a small organization do anything to help people and wildlife so impacted by COVID-19? Two Big Problems ONE: Hungry People When the pandemic first broke out Moses, who rescues the highly endangered pangolin in Uganda, said, “Coronavirus might find us, but hunger will kill us.” In the Western world we have much more food security than in many parts of Africa. Food security being, access to food even when times are difficult. In the USA we may…

Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic Moses rescues highly endangered Pangolin from Poachers

Jul 1, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Illegal trade, Moses, Nikela Blog, Pangolin, Poaching, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Trafficking Tagged: Moses Arineitwe, pangolin rescue, pangolin rescue mission, Uganda

“I have another call…!” This is a familiar message from Moses the man who rescues highly endangered pangolin from poachers in Uganda. Nikela sponsors these rescue missions. Getting funds to Moses quickly is of the essence. Moses relies on support for transportation, reward monies, and pangolin rescue supplies. Care to help save pangolin? DONATE Now This time it’s another successful rescue. One of Moses’ informants had spotted the pangolin in the farm fields close by a neighboring village about 30 kilometers away. The unwary pangolin was of course at high risk for being caught. Two things happen when a pangolin…