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Over a dozen Pangolin Rescue Missions and now an Enclosure

Jan 21, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: endangered species, Moses Arineitwe, rescue, saving pangolin, Uganda

Looking back on 2019 I was astounded to see that Nikela funded over a dozen Pangolin Rescue Missions. 90% of them with successful results where the little critter was found alive and well enough for release. Sadly, there are times when Moses arrives too late and the pangolin has been sold or has died. On one occasion, although rescued alive, the injured little guy succumbed to the stab wounds. Then there was the happy time when to everyone’s surprise the poached pangolin was a mum with a tiny youngster. Moses says, that was absolutely the best day! Both where healthy…

A Journey With Marnus Who Loves Wild Lions – The Present

Jan 9, 2019 · by Russ · In: Human Wildlife Conflict, Lions Tagged: Africa's lions, endangered species, human-wildlife conflict, wild lions, wildlife conservation

We all love wild Lions, right? Maybe even up close and personal like the farmers in Botswana? Fortunately, Marnus loves them enough to face all the challenges needed to protect and help wild lions. Definitely one of our favorite heroes. His four years in the Botswana bush were raw and commendable. In that crucible he learned what works and what doesn’t. (See Marnus Loves Wild Lions Part 1) Presently he is involved in a new ambitious project in Namibia. Spending a grueling 2017, he worked to determine if rewilding the Nyae Nyae Conservancy was feasible. He initially assessed the Lion…

Meet the Anti-Poaching Helicopters in Kruger National Park

Sep 18, 2018 · by Russ · In: #NikelaAfrica, Animal Poaching, Poaching, Rhino Tagged: anti-poaching, endangered species, illegal trade, rhino, rhino calf, rhino poaching, wildlife trafficking

Tell me, what do Warren Buffett, Asian syndicates, and Rhino horn have in common? Anti-Poaching helicopters! And the war on Rhino poaching in the Kruger NP South Africa. Recently we got a glimpse into this important aspect of the war. A good friend Sheila of ‘Dance To Be Wild’ fame introduced us to Byron and his young family located on the front lines in Kruger. They are living the dream. Howard Buffett, Warren’s son, donated $24 million in 2014 to help stem the tide of Rhino poaching. Part of which bought and outfitted anti-poaching helicopters to transport rangers and wounded…

Six Crucial Solutions to Save the Endangered Pangolin Now

May 31, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: endangered species, Lisa Hywood, Tikki Hywood Trust, wildlife trafficking

It’s a most unusual creature. It has scales covering most of its body, walks on it’s hind legs and eats ants. It’s the pangolin. Sadly, if we don’t step up our game to save the endangered pangolin this obscure creature will go extinct. In Zimbabwe we met Lisa Hywood. Lisa a slender, energetic woman instantly gains your respect. She’s one of those rare people who empowers all around her. No wonder she’s the endangered pangolin’s greatest hope. Here’s what we learned from Lisa. The Big Problem Pangolin are caught in the bush and sold in the lucrative illegal wildlife trade….

Meet Shannon who saves the lions of the skies including Bearded Vultures

Oct 11, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Human Wildlife Conflict, Raptors Tagged: Bearded Vulture, endangered species, lions of the skies, saving vultures, Shannon Hoffman

Bearded Vultures are beautiful birds and their survival is in jeopardy. Thankfully there are people like Shannon intent on saving the species. Some folk are devoted to their dog others to their cat. Well, Shannon not only loves the birds in her care she has devoted her life to save these lions of the skies. Little did Russ and I know how much our lives would be changed that first time we met Shannon at the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary outside of Pietermaritzburg in South Africa. Shannon and her former husband Ben rescue and rehabilitate birds of prey. That’s…