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Update: How Pangolin are saved by digging more fish ponds

Apr 29, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: alternative livelihood, fish farming, Moses Arineitwe, reformed poachers, Uganda

The rescued pangolin mum appeared average sized, when he saw the bulge in the mealie meal sack. But as Moses reached in… there, wrapped up with her was a baby pangolin also. Tears welled up in his eyes as he gently removed them both. Mum remained tightly curled up in a ball, desperately trying to save her tiny pangolin. After dozens of pangolin rescues Moses had never seen a baby pangolin. A Few Facts About Pangolin The endangered pangolin is a small scaly ant eaters whose tongue starts in it’s stomach. Sadly, in much of Africa, including Uganda where Moses…

Alternative Livelihoods: The Key to Stop Wildlife Poaching

Oct 27, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Elephants, Pangolin Tagged: alternative livelihood, animal poaching, Moses Arineitwe, Uganda, wildlife poaching

It’s easy to tell someone to stop wildlife poaching. But its much harder to provide alternative livelihoods to make it really happen. Wildlife poaching has been around forever. Snaring, spearing and shooting wildlife for both the wildlife trafficking syndicates and the bush meat trade are not new. However, what is new is the scale at which wildlife is being poached. Many species, including the iconic rhino, the little known pangolin, the mighty elephant, and even the ‘king of the jungle’ the lion, are being poached at alarming rates for their body parts. Three Ways to Stop Wildlife Poaching There are…

Saving Pangolin or Snatching Food from the Poor?

Jan 15, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: alternative livelihood, helping people, Moses Arineitwe, reformed poachers, saving pangolin

It’s in the southern part of Uganda close to the Democratic Republic of the Congo where Moses is saving pangolin. The people live in far flung villages. The majority of them are literally dirt poor. They live off the land and the forests that surround them. Snaring and hunting with spears is common practice. As is going hungry. Enter Moses. As a young person Moses had a gorilla encounter that sent his life on a trajectory to preserve and protect wildlife. After starting his small NGO to raise awareness as an adult things just snowballed. Today Moses provides poachers with…

What Do Poverty, Poaching And a False Economy Have in Common

Sep 24, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, Animal Poaching, Poaching, wildlife conservation Tagged: alternative livelihood, beekeeping, Moses Arineitwe, stop poaching, Tilapia fish farming

What is a false economy? Vincent Barkas with ProTrack (a formidable anti-poaching operation) probably explains it best. In areas around large populations of wildlife villages spring up. Some are home to poor farmers and a host of the unemployed. While others oddly enough sprout larger cement block homes and even a few late model cars. Then the real extreme… Rolex watches and designer clothes. As time goes on the poor are less poor and the well-to-do move closer to filthy-rich. What has happened? Poaching has taken hold. The syndicates who deal in illegal drugs and guns are also into smuggling…

What If There Was A Better Way To Help Save Wildlife?

Sep 11, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching Tagged: alternative livelihood, Moses Arineitwe, reformed poachers, stop poaching, Uganda, wildlife trafficking

“I want to help save wildlife, but…” About once a month I get an email vibrating with enthusiasm. Another individual anxious to get involved, but… Not sure how, not sure who and not sure where. When you think of a way to help save wildlife what comes to mind first? For most of us making a donation jumps out. But frequently right behind that comes the, BUT… How do I find a reputable wildlife conservation organization in Africa? Who can I trust to make the best use of my donation? Where do I begin to look? And before we know…