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Why do hunters continue to have the right of way?

Jul 2, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Nikela Blog, trophy hunting, wildlife lovers Tagged: Destroying nature, hunting, Public lands

Ever stop to think how hunters impact us hikers? “All trail users must be aware… and dress accordingly.” This was the word of caution on a sign along a popular trail on public forest land in the state of Arkansas. Now this is not about being prepared for rapid weather changes, which do occur in national forests, it’s about hunting! Why do hunters continue to have the right of way? This morning on our walk we spotted two white tailed deer across the wooded ravine. They didn’t turn their beautiful big ears towards us. They didn’t hesitate before calling the…

Where’s the African Jungle? 4 Trends Showing Our Future.

Jan 30, 2017 · by Russ · In: #NikelaAfrica, endangered, Human Wildlife Conflict, Nikela Blog Tagged: African Jungle, consermerism, Destroying nature, farming, global warming, mining threat, over population, population growth, RUSS

“Really? Most of the African Jungle is gone and the demand for resources is sky rocketing? I need to rethink my Mining Engineer biases.” You know how you think Texas is filled with Long Horned Cattle and Cowboy? Well, it’s the same with Africa. There should be tons of Jungle and Bushmen. Right? Remaining is very little African Jungle and mostly beautiful cultures wearing farmer digs or working for middle class sun glasses. So what, it’s just old trees and loin cloth, isn’t it? I found it represents much more. Additional Perspective I’ve also observed large growth trends in Consumerism, Westernization,…

Why is Northern Mozambique going up in smoke?

Nov 12, 2016 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Nikela Blog, wildlife lovers Tagged: Charcoal, Destroying nature, environment, Mozambique

Although dry northern Mozambique seems like the ideal bush for wildlife until we start seeing the burnt and clear cut areas. “Where is your visa?” The border post worker ask thumbing through my passport. “Ah, that’s why we are here, to get it from you!” I respond. Two hours later after much ado. No power, waiting for the right person, organizing payment, and waiting, we are in Mozambique heading for Tete. The beautiful countryside is bone dry. The bush and trees still mostly dormant. Dotted along the way are quaint simply mud brick homes with thatch roofs. They don’t appear…