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Video Playlist: All About Saving Elephants with Bees and Ending Conflict

Oct 7, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Elephants, Human Wildlife Conflict Tagged: African elephant, beehives, bees, Moses Ryakitimbo

It all started quite small… Moses Ryakitimbo saving elephants with bees. Now after 100 plus beehives sponsored by Nikela the crops are growing and the farmers are happy. A farmer… Mr. Baraka said, “I have seen miracles I never thought could happen. Staying in peace with elephants and bees helping out the process. It’s a miracle.” Enjoy the video playlist. There are clips of elephants, the entire beehive construction and installation process, and how you can put your name on a beehive. It all started back in early 2019. Moses reached out to us at Nikela. He had a…

What can be done to protect the African Elephant from extinction?

Dec 14, 2016 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Animal Poaching, Elephants, Human Wildlife Conflict Tagged: African elephant, human-wildlife conflict, iconic species, Katharine Colton, poaching

With the African Elephant making international news lately there are ways to help save them. We love it when people like Katharine get involved and share their passion for Africa’s wildlife. When you hear “Africa,” what animal springs to mind? Most likely, it’s the elephant. The planet’s largest living mammal is to Africa as the koala is to Australia, the bald eagle is to the United States, or the polar bear is to the Arctic—a cherished and beloved symbol. But like its fellow creatures, the elephant is much more than a symbol; it is a vital part of its environment….

Trapped at the waterhole by elephants in Majete Game Reserve

Dec 8, 2016 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Elephants, Safari Travels Tagged: African elephant, elephant, Majete Game Reserve

There we were enjoying the elephants and other wildlife in Majete Game Reserve when we realized that we were trapped at the waterhole. Let me set the scene: A hide is a lookout for viewing wildlife. The Nakamba Hide in the Majete Game Reserve is elevated about one story above the waterhole. The waterhole and surrounding area are nicely visible. On the three other sides the hide is semi hidden by brush and scrub trees. There is about a fifty foot walk from the ‘parking area’ to the stairs leading up to the hide. Waterholes are perfect places for watching…

MAGWAZA the Bull Elephant – An Epic Perspective of Life in Africa

Jun 22, 2016 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Elephants Tagged: African elephant, elephant, Ralph Sibande, story

We missed meeting this remarkable story teller earlier this year who weaves magical tales of life in Africa, his homeland. When I read this on Facebook I just had to ask Ralph for permission to share this interesting perspective of life in Africa as a bull elephant. MAGWAZA the Bull Elephant I was prevailed upon by both family and foe, to set the record straight by giving my own account about the reasons which led to my being ostracized by my family and clan, and the consequent vilification of my good name across the bushveld. My intention is not so…

How the African Elephant is important to its Ecosystem

Jul 28, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Animal Poaching, Elephants, Human Wildlife Conflict Tagged: African elephant, ecosystem, Monserrat Gomez, poaching

Frequently we look at iconic species in isolation not thinking how the African Elephant is important to its ecosystem. One might ponder: How the African elephant is important to its ecosystem. Or even ask: Are African elephants essential to humans? The African Elephant’s Status The African elephant’s current conservation status is vulnerable. The key concerns of the decline of African elephant populations are habitat loss and poaching. An African elephant is dominant in its environment and provides a serious impact on the ecology by removing trees, trampling grasses, creating watering holes, and improving soil condition. Also, they are important to…