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VIDEO Why this man finds the highly endangered Pangolin worth saving in Uganda

Feb 3, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin, Rescue Rehabilitation Tagged: Moses Arineitwe, pangolin rescue mission, saving pangolin, video

A rather obscure creature this highly endangered Pangolin. It’s scales are consumed in Asia. It’s meat is eaten locally. This demand is fueling poaching both for bush meat and the wildlife trafficking trade. However, in Uganda there is one man who finds this little critter worth saving. Why this man finds the highly endangered Pangolin worth saving in Uganda Hello I’m Margrit. And I’m Russ. And we’re with Nikela. We retired early so we could travel Africa in this old Land Rover, to find and help people saving wildlife. Today we’re going to introduce you to another amazing person. And…

The Bush Meat Trade is the Growing Threat for the Highly Endangered Pangolin

Sep 17, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: bush meat, illegal wildlife trade, Moses Arineitwe, pangolin rescue mission, save pangolin, Uganda

“We must act quickly!” The bush meat trade has become more of a threat than the international crime syndicates for the highly endangered pangolin, at least in Uganda. Not too surprising with the job and income losses due to COVID-19. Hunger can lead to desperate measures. But Moses Arineitwe must hurry! Once again he is called out on a pangolin rescue mission. He must respond fast so that this harmless creature is spared from the pot. Did you know the Pangolin is the planet’s most endangered mammal? They are poached and illegally trafficked to Asia where their scales are deemed valuable….

Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic Moses rescues highly endangered Pangolin from Poachers

Jul 1, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Pangolin Tagged: Moses Arineitwe, pangolin rescue, pangolin rescue mission, Uganda

“I have another call…!” This is a familiar message from Moses the man who rescues highly endangered pangolin from poachers in Uganda. Nikela sponsors these rescue missions. Getting funds to Moses quickly is of the essence. Moses relies on support for transportation, reward monies, and pangolin rescue supplies. Care to help save pangolin? DONATE Now This time it’s another successful rescue. One of Moses’ informants had spotted the pangolin in the farm fields close by a neighboring village about 30 kilometers away. The unwary pangolin was of course at high risk for being caught. Two things happen when a pangolin…

Helping People Saving Wildlife – 2019 Nikela Report

Jan 28, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Elephants, Human Wildlife Conflict, Lions, Pangolin, Safari Travels, Vervet Monkeys Tagged: Baye Pigors, beehive fences, Lynn Clifford, Moses Arineitwe, Moses Ryakitimbo, pangolin rescue mission, ranger scout, Silke von Eynern

Despite challenges 2019 was a banner year helping people saving wildlife… thanks to donors like you. Every year is a surprise! A surprise as to who donates and to whom we donate to. As we personally meet with every Wildlife Hero we give to (except two this year) who gets how much is a rather fluid thing. The coolest thing is when we can hand deliver a donation. It by-passes bank fees and it allows money to be put to use to save and protect wildlife immediately. Plus, nothing beats seeing the appreciative smile of a Wildlife Hero! Helping People…