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Even tall Giraffe and tiny Hedgehogs need protection from Wildlife Poachers

May 6, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Rescue Rehabilitation Tagged: baboon, Baye Pigors, giraffe, pangolin, Vervet monkeys, Wildlife center, wildlife poaching

The bush is home to Africa’s iconic wild animals. Sadly, wildlife poachers are of increasing grave concern. Even in a sanctuary right outside of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe rescued animals are at risk. From two tall giraffe to small hedgehogs. From elusive endangered pangolin to the common vervet monkey. From two spotted serval cats to large eyed owls. Baye loves them all, large or small, feathered or furry. Wild animals come to her injured, orphaned, confiscated or surrendered. At her wildlife rehabilitation center they get healed, nurtured, rehabilitated, and released. Unfortunately, there are some who don’t recover fully, or are simply to…

Is it Possible to Stop Wildlife Hunting with Dogs?

Apr 1, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, Animal Poaching, endangered, Pangolin, Poaching Tagged: Moses Arineitwe, pangolin, reformed poachers, Uganda, wildlife poaching

Hunting with dogs goes back centuries. Some say archeological evidence suggests that as early as 14,000 years ago prehistoric man partnered with dogs to hunt wildlife. Over time it evolved. Dogs were bred specifically to hunt a targeted species…Pointers birds and Hounds wolves for instance. In Africa today, although colonists bred dogs specifically for hunting (like the Rhodesian Ridgeback) cross breeds are now more commonly used. Dogs are natural predators, and once they’ve tasted blood and raw meat they’re pretty much ready for another kill. There are people living in close proximity to wildlife who take full advantage of this….

Another Pangolin Rescue Mission and Why You Should Care

Oct 22, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, endangered, Illegal trade, Pangolin, Poaching, wildlife conservation Tagged: Moses Arineitwe, pangolin, poaching, wildlife trafficking

s “Good Morning Dear Margrit…” The messages with this greeting are becoming more frequent. They mean Moses is about to embark on another pangolin rescue mission. It also means, money is needed immediately for transport, informant rewards and supplies. The pangolin, a scaly little creature who eats ants, is the most endangered mammal on the planet! About 300 pangolin are stolen from the wilds each day! According to National Geographic, “An estimated one million pangolins are believed to have been smuggled from 2000 to 2013, making them the world’s most trafficked animals.” Two deadly practices are leading these harmless species…

DOCUMENTARY in Search of the Planet’s Most Endangered Species Pangolin

Jun 5, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, Animal Poaching, Illegal trade, Pangolin, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Trafficking Tagged: Film documentary, pangolin, Wildlife trafficking trade

How can this harmless little critter be the world’s most endangered species Pangolin. “As of last week, 38.2 tons of pangolin scales have left Africa this year. One pangolin is poached from the wild every five minutes, and it’s likely that the African pangolin will be extinct in two decades.” According to an article in News24 The article goes on to say… “The pangolin’s decimation is caused by a loss of habitat, the bush meat trade in central and West Africa and, most pressingly, a demand from Vietnam and China for pangolin meat and scales. The meat is considered a…

Failed Pangolin Rescue Leads to Teaching Opportunity

May 15, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, endangered, Moses, Pangolin, Wildlife Trafficking Tagged: illegal trade, Moses Arineitwe, pangolin, wildlife crime, wildlife trafficking

Pangolin are the world’s most trafficked mammal! Moses, an ordinary citizen of Uganda, is actively involved in pangolin rescue. Sadly Moses’ most recent pangolin rescue attempt failed. After several successful pangolin rescues it was unfortunately bound to happen. Moses educates as he goes along. Almost daily more local villagers join the ranks of his informants. These become his eyes and ears across the region of Uganda surrounding the Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest stretching across the border into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On this occasion Moses arrives too late. The young pangolin is not doing well. His captor…