African lions | Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

VIDEO: Nikela’s 11th Anniversary How it all Started

Apr 8, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #LuvWildlife, Bird of prey sanctuary, News, Nikela, Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation Tagged: African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, African lions, charity, Nikela anniversary, nonprofit, Shannon Hoffman

It’s Nikela’s 11th anniversary! What a ride it’s been! It’s amazing to look back at how one crucial encounter triggered it all. This one experience catapulted two ordinary people, like Russ and I, to start a nonprofit charity to help people saving wildlife. Although Nikela has remained small and volunteer run we’ve distributed over $85,000 to 24 projects in eight African countries. How it all started… with a bird? In early 2009 Russ, and I visited the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary close to where my parents lived, in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. This sanctuary cares for falcons, hawks, kites, eagles,…

Open Letter Reveals Vile Secrets of Trophy Hunting in Africa

Jun 26, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: canned hunting, Nikela Blog, trophy hunting Tagged: African lions, Cecil the lion, trophy hunting

There are times when apauling news must be shared. When I caught John Varty’s post on Facebook revealing the most vile secrets of trophy hunting in Africa, I was horrified. With his permission, what follows is his open letter… In support of the ongoing investigation into the death of the dominant male lion Skye, who was killed in the Umbabat Reserve, I am republishing the letter I wrote to Theo Bronkhorst, the professional hunter who shot Cecil the lion. Incidentally, the American hunter Palmer and Theo Bronkhorst were never prosecuted. Hello Theo I grew up in a hunting environment. Both my…

Why the African Lion is Important to the Ecosystem

Aug 25, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife, Canned hunting, endangered, Human Wildlife Conflict, lion, Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation Tagged: African lions, canned hunting, Cecil the lion, disease control, king of beasts, King of the Jungle, lion, Monserrat Gomez, Palmer

Besides being the King of Beasts, the African Lion plays a crucial role in their environment. Without them, entire ecosystems can falter. At times we may wonder… How much do we really know about African lions? What is their current conservation status? Why are these lions significant? Once we know about these lions, how can we help them? General facts about the African Lion… Lions are the “King of the Jungle” — they dominate their environment as strong and brave creatures. Male lions are larger than their female counterparts. A male lion weighs in the range of 330 to 500 pounds,…