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

Jan 3, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Nikela Blog 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: Animal Poaching, Baboon, Nikela Blog, 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, Baboon, News, Nikela Blog, Wildlife 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, Baboon, snares, 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…

Happy Holidays to You From Nikela

Dec 22, 2011 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Animal Poaching, Baboon, Bird of Prey, Bird of prey sanctuary, birds of prey, Holiday Season, leopard, Nikela Blog, rhino, rhino calf, rhino poaching, sable antelope, Shannon, Vervet monkeys, wildlife conservation, wildlife lovers Tagged: Anton, baboon, falcon, Holidays, Ian, Leopard, monkey, rhino, Shannon, Silke, vervet, video

Happy Holidays from the wildlife to all who love ’em, protect ’em, save ’em and conserve ’em! Seasons Greetings from Nikela and those you’ve helped this year… Karin and her monkeys (vervets and baboons) Anton and his leopards Shannon and her falcons and African birds of prey Silke and her vervet babies Ian who teaches his kids why poaching animals is bad From those working hard to save Africa’s rhino