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When it’s best not to save a wild animal

Feb 13, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: conservation, elephant, giraffe, Nikela Blog, wild animals, wildlife conseration Tagged: elephants, giraffe, really helping, Saving Wildlife

That’s a crazy thought when you’re a wildlife lover… How can it ever be okay not to save a wild animal! Well, over the past years we’ve unfortunately learned that there are times when it’s best not to save a wild animal. Let me start at the beginning… The Giraffe There this lofty giraffe stood with his horn (ossicone) torn away from his head. I grabbed the binoculars. I could see flies swarming around what must have been a massive wound. However, there he stood looking at us munching away. We watched each other for a while then he returned…

The Rothschild’s Giraffe is in a Dire Predicament

Jan 19, 2016 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife, Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, giraffe, Nikela Blog Tagged: endangered species, giraffe, rothschild's giraffe, Sanika Phadnis

The Rothschild’s giraffe is one of the most endangered subspecies, with only a few hundred left in the wild The Rothschild’s giraffe, which resides in Kenya and Uganda, stands a stunning twenty feet in height with a weight of over 2,000 pounds. Fast, agile, and taller than most other giraffes, they are one of the tallest mammals in the world and move swiftly, reaching speeds of over 35 miles per hour. With light brown patches and creamy white legs that almost look like stockings, this particular subspecies is also easily distinguishable from other types of giraffes. Why Are They In…

The Iconic Giraffe, so Beloved yet Under Existential Threat

Jan 5, 2016 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife, endangered, giraffe, Nikela Volunteer Tagged: Elizabeth Howells, giraffe, Giraffe Conservation Foundation

In our January spotlight we focus on the status of the iconic Giraffe – tall, graceful and under significant threat We all look at the giraffe as being peaceful, graceful, and enormously tall. I ask myself, why is this creature endangered and what are we doing about it? A few reasons the giraffe is endangered is due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and poaching. The number of humans has increased and are taking up more and more space. Many animals, giraffes being one of them, are losing their homes from human invasion. Another reason giraffes were added to the IUCN red list is…

PODCAST Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan Pt2

Dec 27, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, African elephant, elephant, giraffe, kudo, lion, PODCAST, rhino, wild animals, Wildlife Species Tagged: #NikelaAfrica, baby elephant, curious animal behavior, Etosha Pan, giraffe, Impala, kudu, lion, lioness, Namibia, podcast, waterhole

Viewing Africa’s wildlife is one thing, but watching curious animal behaviors at the waterholes is truly amazing! It’s about time! I promised more fun stories about the wildlife interactions we saw at the waterholes. Like the one about the tough little baby elephant and the kudu mamas. Here they are in this, podcast Part 2, in the series “Curious Animal Behaviors” at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan, in Namibia. [Listen/read the first one here] Listen or read about the brave or stupid impala and more… Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for stories, videos and podcasts. Curious Animal Behaviors at…

PODCAST Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan #NikelaAfrica

Nov 1, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, African elephant, Bateleur Eagle, Bird of Prey, birds of prey, giraffe, kudo, lioness, PODCAST, Secretary Bird, wildlife lovers, Wildlife Photography, zebra Tagged: Bateleur, birds of prey, curious animal behavior, elephant, Etosha Pan, Gemsbok, giraffe, podcast, Secretary Bird, springbok, zebra

Clearly the most rewarding about Etosha is watching the fascinating animal behaviors at the waterholes, podcast. The Etosha Pan is truly a most remarkable place where herds of wildlife gather at the waterholes, almost any time of day, or night. I could spend hours sitting and observing the wild animals and birds interact as they vie for water, the precious gift of life. Enjoy the podcast or read below… Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for stories, videos and podcasts. Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan Two years ago Russ and I visited Yellowstone National Park in the…