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…
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…
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 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…
African wildlife favorite of Katy Perry, wildlife conservation and endangered species. This week’s Favorite Wildlife Friday stars an animal that featured in one of pop princess Katy Perry’s music videos. Can you guess the African animal from the clues below? Who Am I? I am found on the grassland and savannahs of southern and eastern Africa. I am a highly social animal and form herds. Herds are made up of two social groups: the harem (comprised of a single male, multiple females and their offspring) and all-male bachelor groups. I communicate using a number of methods, including sounds, facial…
