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Even tall Giraffe and tiny Hedgehogs need protection from Wildlife Poachers

May 6, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Rescue Rehabilitation Tagged: baboon, Baye Pigors, giraffe, pangolin, Vervet monkeys, Wildlife center, wildlife poaching

Above, enjoy some of our best animal video footage of wild Giraffe. The bush is home to Africa’s iconic wildlife. Sadly, wild animals of all sizes need protection from poachers. Even rescued animals are at risk of poaching in a sanctuary right outside of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. From two tall giraffe to small hedgehogs. From elusive endangered pangolin to the common vervet monkey. From two spotted serval cats to large eyed owls. Baye loves them all, large or small, feathered or furry. Wild animals come to her injured, orphaned, confiscated or surrendered. At her wildlife rehabilitation center they get healed,…

VIDEO: Was it the jackal or the baboon who killed the baby impala?

Jan 3, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, All Posts Tagged: baboon, black backed jackal

As we come round the bend we hear the screaming. A baboon troop is in chaos. Two jackal seemingly in the middle of it all. Then we see the baby impala. A limp form drug along by a huge male baboon. Then he drops it and goes chasing off. More screaming from the trees. Where did the jackal go? Finally the chaos subsides. The huge male returns, grabs the limp dead baby impala and begins eating. What? Baboon are omnivores? The jackals appear again. They edge closer, but soon give up as other baboons challenge the big one. Was it…

One Woman Who Makes a Difference for Primates in South Africa

Oct 30, 2013 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, Animal Poaching, Baboon, Poaching, Vervet Monkeys Tagged: baboon, monkey rescue, Primates, Sierra Barton, Silke von Eynern, vervet monkey

Vervet monkeys and baboons are wildlife species at risk. Silke von Eynern and Bambelela step in. Primates are our most closely related species, so why are they being considered vermin and being killed? In fact, Primates are the most threatened species on the planet. One inspirational woman took a stand against the killing and endangering of these playful little creatures. Monkey rescues are set up all throughout Africa, and they care for the injured primates, with high quality vet care and a well-balanced meal plan. However, once these monkeys have completed their time in rehab, and have been restored…

Karin Saves Primates despite Huge Opposition Reports Nikela Volunteer

May 17, 2012 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching Tagged: baboon, donation check, Karin Saks, Maggie Sergio, Nikela volunteer, Primates, vervet

Primates, vervet monkeys, baboons are shot, poisoned and snared by farmers and locals in South Africa, Karin Saks rescues, rehabilitates and advocates for their survival. Maggie Sergio, former Director of Advocacy and Wildlife Solutions for WildCare in San Rafael, CA spent three years focused on solving human-wildlife conflicts, and educating the public about how to resolve those problems non-lethally and for the long term. Before leaving on her fifth trip to South Africa earlier this year Maggie, a long time Nikela supporter, asked if she could be of help. As her travels took her really close to Karin’s primate center…

Nikela Volunteer to Deliver Check to Primate Project

Feb 16, 2012 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Vervet Monkeys Tagged: baboon, Baboon Woman, Karin Saks, Maggie Sergio, monkey, Nikela volunteer, vervet

Maggie Sergio to hand-deliver donation check to Karin Saks, primate expert who rescues and educates about vervet monkeys and baboons in South Africa. “I am both honored and thrilled to be working as a volunteer for Nikela… My job for Nikela is pure fun. I get to deliver a donation check to Karin.” There is still time to make your contribution. >>> Need only $280 more to reach GOAL of $3,000 <<< On March 5th Maggie, a Nikela Volunteer, heads for South Africa to personally deliver a donation check to help Karin with her center where she rescues primates (vervet…