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How to find real joy this Holiday Season

Dec 24, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #LuvWildlife, Baye, Free to be Wild, Holiday Season, Nikela Blog, zebra Tagged: Baye Pigors, Free to be Wild, loving and losing, rescue rehab center

Most of us would like nothing better than to find real joy. Not only during this holiday season but in life generally. Somehow we get lost, and think stuff… the bigger, shinier and more high tech the better, will fill that need for real joy. Sadly, we’re wrong. Pleasure from things is but fleeting. There is an old saying by Kahlil Gebran: “The deeper that sorrow carves into you soul the more joy you can contain.” Now he was on to something. None of us welcome sadness… Let alone deep felt sorrow. However, only when we are willing to risk…

Who Are The Next Generation of Wildlife Rehabbers?

Nov 10, 2015 · by Russ · In: #NikelaAfrica, Baboon, Bird of Prey, Free to be Wild, wild animals, wildlife conservation, zebra Tagged: Baye Pigors, bush baby, Free to be Wild, hedgehog, Rehab, rehabber, release, rescue, Sanctuary, wildlife conservation, zebra

Seasoned, experienced, skilled and frankly old are the wildlife rehabbers we meet, and now one who is young and will be around for decades. Wow, what a delightful and impressive visit we had with Baye at the Free to Be Wild Trust Center situated in the outskirts of the city…

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…

How 3 Villages in Botswana Keep Rhino Safe

Jan 4, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, Animal Poaching, conservation, endangered, giraffe, Poaching, rhino, rhino poaching, South African wildlife, South African wildlife tour, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Rangers, zebra Tagged: Botswana, giraffe, hartebeest, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, park rangers, reserve, rhino, springbok, warthog, wildebeest, Wildlife rangers

PHOTOS It takes rangers, soldiers, villagers and people like you to keep rhino safe in Africa. In Botswana, not far from the South African border the country where rhino poaching continues unabated (over 1000 YTD), there is a safe haven for black rhino and white rhino, 30 other African wildlife species and more than 230 bird species. A 4×4 is required to enter this sanctuary, as we quickly find out once we venture past the reception on the track towards our campsite. It’s a warm late afternoon as we pass a small herd of Springbok and are welcomed to site…

South Africa’s Wildlife Myth

Jan 24, 2012 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: African elephant, Animal Poaching, Baboon, Bird of Prey, birds of prey, Canned hunting, conservation, endangered, leopard, lion, South African wildlife, Vervet monkeys, wild animals, wildlife conservation, zebra Tagged: game reserve, Leopard, lion, myth, rhino, SANP, wildlife myth, zebra

South African wildlife, pristine jungle teeming with wild animals and birds… What a splendid morning! Thousands of birds including pelican, cormorant and seagulls lined the beach, flew overhead in formation, and bobbed on the gentle waves. A spectacular sight! It made me think of what it must have been like a mere 200 years ago when such a scene was an everyday occurrence. When buffalo roamed the US plans in the millions, when migrating geese filled the sky from horizon to horizon. As I talk with people about Africa, in particular South Africa. Lions, giraffe, and zebra roaming the bush…