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The Dodo goes Hippo with our Viral Video

Jan 8, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, elephant, Nikela Blog Tagged: hippo and croc, Hwange National Park, The Dodo, viral video, Zimbabwe

Russel wrote: “I’m an editor at The Dodo – we’re a website for everybody who loves animals. Many of our videos reach millions of viewers every day… We wanted to prepare a video news piece on your amazing video: “Watch what happens when this hippo gets playful with a crocodile”– what a fascinating look into the social dynamic of African waterholes! We’re hoping you will give us permission to incorporate this video into our project.” After an enjoyable interview via Skype with Russel here is The Dodo’s version of our experience with the hippo and crocodile at the waterhole in…

How to construct the right beehives to keep elephants out of farm crops

Dec 17, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: elephant, elephant, Human Wildlife Conflict, Human Wildlife Conflict, Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation Tagged: beehive fences, Moses Ryakitimbo, saving elephants, Tanzania

Moses Ryakitimbo loves wildlife. He also loves his people in Tanzania. When he heard of a way to keep elephants from destroying farm crops, he had to get involved. With human populations expanding villages start bordering many protected areas. When elephants find tasty farm crops… they enjoy. When farmers find elephants in their farm crops… they get mad and retaliate. During such conflicts elephants and humans can get injured or killed. And of course, farm crops are destroyed and families go hungry. Nikela has funded three separate phases of constructing and building beehive fences. Moses and his team at AFeWiS…

Update on some real wildlife conservation success in Malawi

Dec 11, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: elephant, Human Wildlife Conflict, Lynn, wildlife conservation Tagged: elephant poaching, human-wildlife conflict, Lynn Clifford, Thuma Forest Reserve, WAG

There’s a forgotten forest between Llongwe and Salima in Malawi. Here Lynn and her team of ranger scouts have seen real wildlife conservation success. From zero elephants and other game a little over a decade ago to a thriving elephant population of more than 140 elephants at the last count. For the past few years, with your help, we’ve sponsored a Ranger Scout named Felix. Felix along with his team mates patrol the forest to keep wildlife and wood poachers out. Here’s recent news from Lynn A few highlights for what’s been happening here in the Thuma Forest. 1. A…

The Feared One Tusked Elephant Meets His Match

Sep 4, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: elephant, Human Wildlife Conflict, Nikela Blog Tagged: beehive fences, beehives, elephants, human-wildlife conflict, Moses Ryakitimbo, Tanzania

“Jino Moja is coming!” His very name strikes fear into the hearts of the villagers surrounding the Arusha National Park. This one tusked elephant and his herd are famous for invading the crop fields. Maize, sugar cane and other vegetables are eaten and trampled underfoot. Legend has it that Jino Moja lost his tusk during a clash with another male elephant in the farmlands. A nearby villager, Mr. Gere, tells of his first encounter with the one tusked elephant. “I was inside the house at around 20h (8 pm) when I heard my wife scream. I took my machete and…

What is the difference between Wildlife Conservation and Animal Welfare?

Aug 7, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Welfare, Bearded Vulture, elephant, lion, Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation Tagged: animal welfare, wildlife conservation

“Aren’t they one and the same thing?” For quite some time I thought wildlife conservation and animal welfare were concepts that could be used interchangeably. However, I was dead wrong. Although on the surface it may seem that both wildlife conservation and animal welfare are about saving and protecting furry and feathered creatures… each has a different premise. Wildlife Conservation can be defined as… “Wildlife conservation activities relate to the protection of plants and animal species, and their habitats. Conservation efforts are made with a goal to preserve nature, and endangered species for the future generations.” (According to the US…