Carol Booth Archives - Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

Heart Warming! Street Urchin Saves Baby Vervet Monkey

Dec 25, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #LuvWildlife, Kids, News, Nikela Blog, social media, Vervet Monkey, wild animals, Wildlife Tagged: baby monkey, Carol Booth, Freedom, Monkey Helpline, vervet monkey

Education of even the lowliest works, as this story of a homeless boy and a baby Vervet monkey testify. Carol Booth with Monkey Helpline in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa shared this heartwarming story with us via Facebook and we had to post it here for you. Education at whatever level it happens can never be a waste of time and resources. So it was today… In quick succession we received three phone calls from motorists who saw a teenage boy holding a baby monkey at the 45th Cutting traffic light intersection in Sherwood, Durban. I asked the first caller, “Is…

Wildlife Conservationists, Advocates and Activists Who Make a Difference

Apr 1, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, Bird of Prey, Bird of prey sanctuary, conservation, wild animals, wildlife conservation, wildlife lovers, Wildlife Photography 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),…

Life With Vervets in the Suburbs of Durban

Feb 16, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, Nikela Blog, Vervet monkeys, wild animals Tagged: Carol Booth, Monkey Hotline, rescue center, vervet, Vervet monkeys

Human-wildlife conflict in numerous South African cities and communities involve these misunderstood primates. A gated upper scale residential area is the last place we expect to find a place of healing for injured Vervet monkeys. As we drive up to the address Carol provided we think we must have gotten it wrong. However, as we enter the property amongst the landscaping and where neighbors have lawns and a tennis court, we find enclosures with chattering primates. We are at Monkey Hotline. Unlike some rescue/rehabbers Carol and Steve are energized and despite the enormous challenges are hopeful and ever enthused to…