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Why The Rescue Rehabilitation and Release of These Monkeys at Bambelela is a Miracle

Sep 30, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Rescue Rehabilitation, Vervet Monkeys Tagged: Bambelela, monkey troop release, Primates, rescue rehabilitation center, Silke von Eynern, vervet monkey

Part science, part art seems to be the secret and the miracle behind the successful work at Bambelela a rescue rehabilitation center in South Africa. “I will take you and Russ to the release site,” Silke said. We were planning our visit to Bambelela with family in June 2017. The grandkids and adults were invited to visit Nikela (the growing adopted young vervet monkey) in Kindergarten while Silke took us to visit Monty’s Troop. This troop of over 50 vervets had recently found a second chance at living free thanks to Silke and her team. Little did we know back…

Africa’s Primates in trouble! Why some hate them and others love them

Jul 18, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: wildlife conservation Tagged: Primates, Rescue rehabilitation, Silke von Eynern, Vervet monkeys

One woman’s rescue and rehabilitation efforts for primates is paying off despite never ending challenges. Africa is home to over 50 species of primate, of which, 14 are endangered. Across the world, 60% of primates are endangered. If we don’t act now, will we threaten our own survival in generations to come? Threats facing primates today Primates are the closest animal to humans, whether we like it or not. Our cousins share many traits with us, particularly in family situations where young are reared with rules and behaviours not dissimilar to our own. In spite of all we share with…

What you need to know about The Colobus Monkey

Dec 17, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife, All Posts, Colobus Monkey, Nikela Volunteer Tagged: African Wildlife, colobus monkey, K. Fay, Primates

Quick facts about the status of the Colobus monkey, another unique primate species in Africa that is under threat from habitat loss By Ryan E. Poplin [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons The Beautiful Colobus Monkey species are found in Kenya, East Africa, and other coastal forest regions in Africa. The rare Red Colobus can be found in E. Africa where the Black/white, and Olive species are easier spotted in other areas of Africa’s tropical forest regions. Their long tails and nubby thumbs make it easy for them to swing on trees and since they are living out the majority…

Why Gorillas are Critically Endangered, and Whats Being Done to Protect Them

Dec 8, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife, All Posts, endangered, Gorilla Tagged: Elizabeth Howells, endangered species, gorillas, Primates

Quick facts on why the iconic gorillas are on the critically endangered list, their importance to the ecosystem and campaigns to save them. What’s black, silver and fuzzy all over? You guessed it – a male silverback gorilla! As most people know primates are very intellectual mammals. Many people believe that the human race evolved from the primate species. If you haven’t taken an archaeology or evolutionary biology class you may be asking why do people believe this? Gorilla DNA has a 98% match up to our DNA. There is no other species on the planet that has DNA so similar…

Why Africa’s Primates are in Jeopardy

Dec 1, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Vervet Monkeys Tagged: Baboons, colobus monkey, gorillas, Lina Lew, Primates, vervet monkey

This month in our spotlight on species we take a look at primates, once abundant across most of Africa, now among the most endangered of species. Primates like baboons, monkeys, and gorillas and thousands of other exotic species, once had a thriving and abundant home in Africa, the second largest continent, one full of savannahs and large plains. But due to habitat destruction, poaching, exotic pet trade, and disease, these endangered species will have to find another place to call home. According to the Huffington Post, 11 out of the 25 most endangered species on the planet reside in Africa. Species of…