Andrew Cairncross | Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

Announcing our T-shirt Design Contest Winner, Finalists

Jul 21, 2014 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife Tagged: Andrew Cairncross, canvas print, Debbie Aranda, lion cubs, tshirt design contest

Many thanks to all who entered the T-shirt Design Contest. The shirts will be given to those Margrit and Russ catch doing good for wildlife during the upcoming work for Nikela in Africa. Nikela T-Shirt Design Contest Winner – Debbie Aranda Why the Contest? What did Debbie win? Finalists? The t-shirts will be given to those Margrit and Russ catch doing good things for African wildlife during their upcoming work in Africa. Debbie is the lucky winner of Andrew Cairncross’ amazing canvas print of two adorable lion cubs with a story. A bit about Debbie. She is on the production team…

Wildlife Conservationists, Advocates and Activists Who Make a Difference

Apr 1, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014 Tagged: All Out Africa, Andrew Cairncross, Bambelela, Bongi's Quest, Brian Sandberg, Carol Booth, Chris Daniel, Dance to be Wild, Dr. Peter Rogers, Drew Abrahamson, Earth Org, Endangered Wildlife Trust, Evite Taylor, FreeMeKZN, Gareth Carter, Gareth Putter, George Mbatha, Green Kidz, Hlane Royal National Park, iMfolozi, Janet Cuthbertson, Julian Rademeyer, Karen Trendler, Killing for Profit, Kim Roques, Kirstey Brebner, Leonard Mkhabela, Lorinda Hern, Makehya Madela, Malolotja Nature Reserve, Margie Kolver, Margot Stewart, Monkey Hotline, One More Generation, Patrick Jordan, Patrick Sibeko, Paul Oxton, Peter Milton, Protrack, Rhino Calf Response, Rhino Mercy, Rhino Rescue Project, Rhino Revolution, Robi Beninca, Rocking rhinos, Royal Kruger Lodge, Roz Marius, Sarah Berg, Shannon Hoffman, Sheila Upton Bath, Silke von Eynern, Sniffer Dog Unit, South African Wildlife Conservation Tour, SPOTS, Steve Smit, Suni-Ridge Sanctuary, Swaziland, Terry Bengis, Tom Tochterman, Untamed Odyssey, Vic Richards, Vincent Barkas, Warwick Wragg, Wild at Heart, wildlife vet

Margrit and Russ Harris from Nikela meet with people who help save African Wildlife in South Africa and Swaziland. No whirlwind trip, but a ten week adventure in South Africa and Swaziland. The objective; to experience and learn what wildlife conservationists, advocates, activists and others are doing in their realm to protect and assure the survival of African wildlife species. The people we meet are diverse in their ideology, expertise and impact, however they share a common passion and dedication for their work to save Africa’s wildlife, in particular black rhino and white rhino, lions, birds of prey (Bearded Vulture),…

Why I love Africa, Wildlife and Especially the Rhino

Oct 8, 2012 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Elephants Tagged: Andrew Cairncross, Leopard, Love wildlife, poaching, rhino, Wild Dogs, wildlife lover, world rhino day, World Rhino Month

Shooting endangered and threatened African wildlife, rhino, leopard, Wild Dog, with his camera is Andrew Cairncross’ passion. As with most wonderful folks we meet, Andrew connected with Nikela online over a year ago when he first provided an amazing rhino image for use on an ebook cover (RHINO HORN by Chris Mercer). Most recently Andrew contributed several images to our World Rhino Month campaign which were used in multiple ways to spread awareness of the Black Rhino and White Rhino’s plight in South Africa. We invited Andrew to share his story, he graciously did. [More images below] Andrew’s story Living in…

World Rhino Day 2012 – Changing Hearts Reversing Trends

Sep 22, 2012 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, conservation, endangered, Rhino, rhino poaching Tagged: Alex Rodel, Andrew, Andrew Cairncross, Jessica Immelman, Nicole, rhino, Ryan Davy, Warren Freimond, world rhino day, World Rhino Month

The rhino of Africa can be saved from poachers and the illegal trade if for enough this World Rhino Day becomes a turning point. “While the poaching of Rhino is sickening and tragic, it’s nice to have a group like Nikela take a more positive approach of appreciation, while also doing a great job on awareness and not hiding from the harsh reality that they face.” Thank you Andrew, that about puts our World Rhino Day (Month) in perspective. Both the Black Rhino and the White Rhino in Southern Africa are in serious trouble. The former is on the Critically…

Inspiring Images for World Rhino Month 2012

Sep 13, 2012 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, Animal Poaching, Rhino, rhino poaching, wild animals, wildlife conservation, wildlife lovers Tagged: Andrew Cairncross, Anton van Loggerenberg, celebrate, Ciske Kruger, poaching, rhino, Wild at Heart, World Rhino Month

Many thanks to our friends Andrew Cairncross, “Wild at Heart”, Ciske Kruger, Anton van Loggerenberg for joining Nikela in celebrating World Rhino Day all month. Building up to World Rhino Day (and the release of the video The Rhino’s Song) we invited a few of Facebook’s great photographers and graphic designers to join us. Here are the images they have shared with us, with you. Yes, you may use these for T-shirts, posters, car stickers and other ingeneious ways you like to celebrate World Rhino Day. [Please don’t forget to give the artists and Nikela credit.] Thank you Ciske Kruger Thank you…