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Four out of the Big Five: The story in the Kruger is always the same

Nov 7, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, elephant, kudo, leopard, lioness, Nikela Blog, rhino Tagged: Big Five, buffalo, elephants, Kruger National Park, kudu, lioness, rhino

For years now it’s four out of the Big Five we see when visiting the Kruger National Park. Why is this? What are we doing wrong? The alarm goes off at 5am. If it wasn’t for the glaring security lights in the camp it would still be pitch black. By 5:30 the rooftop tent is closed up. The breakfast snacks are ready. Layered clothing is on. Entrance money is counted. Binoculars pulled out and camera batteries charged. We’re at the Malalane Gate, along with several others, before it opens at 6am. By first light we’ve mapped out our path and…

Spotlight on Antelope Species in Africa

May 3, 2016 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #NikelaAfrica, kudo, Nikela Blog, sable antelope, Spotlight on Species, wildlife conservation Tagged: Africa, antelope, Gemsbok, Greater Kudu, Nikela volunteer, Sable Antelope, Sanika Phadnis, springbok

An update on the graceful and unique antelope species native to Africa. About Antelope Species The Antelopes all have in common their deer-like features, smooth hair and horns, and sophisticated ability to run up to 25 meters per second. All Antelopes have permanently attached horns, and in the cases of some species, such as the Greater Kudu, these horns are easily distinguishable and twist in interesting spiral shapes. In other species, the horns grow in wide curves and have a sharp point at the end. Unlike deer, Antelopes do not shed their horns each year. Most of the 91 species…

PODCAST Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan Pt2

Dec 27, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, African elephant, elephant, giraffe, kudo, lion, PODCAST, rhino, wild animals, Wildlife Species Tagged: #NikelaAfrica, baby elephant, curious animal behavior, Etosha Pan, giraffe, Impala, kudu, lion, lioness, Namibia, podcast, waterhole

Viewing Africa’s wildlife is one thing, but watching curious animal behaviors at the waterholes is truly amazing! It’s about time! I promised more fun stories about the wildlife interactions we saw at the waterholes. Like the one about the tough little baby elephant and the kudu mamas. Here they are in this, podcast Part 2, in the series “Curious Animal Behaviors” at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan, in Namibia. [Listen/read the first one here] Listen or read about the brave or stupid impala and more… Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for stories, videos and podcasts. Curious Animal Behaviors at…

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…

Surprising Safe Haven for Fauna and Flora in Namibia

Feb 12, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, Animal Poaching, conservation, kudo, Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation Tagged: aardvark, Garaspark, kudu, Marian, Namibia, quiver trees, social weavers, wildlife conservation

PHOTOS A small campground and unique tourist attraction is a surprising safe haven for fauna and flora in Namibia. “Hunting season, that’s when the poachers come!” Strange, I’d heard that trophy hunters keep the poachers away! We needed a place to stay for the night as we headed south towards the Fish River Canyon in Namibia. As we turned off the B1 towards the campground some odd bicycle relics and handcrafted puppet figures beaconed us to follow. This was an intriguing place and it looked like we were the only guests that evening. As we’d pretty much exhausted our food supply, (except for…