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Shoot to Kill Policy Saves Rhino in Swaziland

Jan 31, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, Animal Poaching, Rhino, rhino poaching Tagged: anti-poaching rangers, George Mbatha, Rhino paching, Swaziland

Another visit to Swaziland brings a surprise chat with George Mbatha, Chief anti-poaching ranger at Hlane National Park. “Much trouble with poachers!” George tells us. “Oh no!” Is my first response. More dead rhino! However, fortunately I am wrong. In June, three would-be poachers were shot dead by wildlife rangers in Hlane National Park in Swaziland. In August, six poachers tried to kill rhino for their valuable horn. Two were killed, one wounded and capture, and the three others apprehended. In December, two poachers after bushmeat, were shot and killed. At first blush this shoot to kill policy may seem…

Anti-Poaching System That Keeps Rhino Alive

May 21, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Rhino Tagged: George Mbatha, King, King Sobhuza II, rhino, rhino poaching, Rhino Wars, South Africa, Swaziland, Ted Reilly, wildlife conservation

Why is it that hundreds of rhino have been killed in South Africa over the past decade while the small neighboring country of Swaziland has lost less than a handful? As we sit watching a small herd of ever watchful Water Buck, a jittery Warthog family and the partly submerged lazy Hippos at the waterhole George Mbatha is introduced to us. This slight weather worn man in ranger gear is the Wildlife Conservation Manger in Swaziland’s Royal National Park. We come to find out that he is ‘the’ man when it comes to anti-poaching efforts across the country. (Photo below)…

Wildlife Conservationists, Advocates and Activists Who Make a Difference

Apr 1, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014 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),…