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Mkela Troop moves to the next phase of rehab on their journey to freedom

Apr 11, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Nikela Blog, Silke, Vervet monkeys Tagged: Bambelela, rescue center, Silke von Eynern, vervet monkey, wildlife rehabilitation

The rescue and rehabilitation of every wild animal ideally is the beginning of their journey to freedom. “We’ll adopt him!” Our daughter said. We were at Bambelela watching the orphaned young vervet monkeys in Kindergarten. An enclosure for those waiting for new families. It was June 2017. Two of our children, one spouse and three grandchildren had come to spend a couple of weeks with us in Africa. With so little time we could only visit our Wildlife Heroes that are close in. Silke was one of them. MK as the young black faced vervet was named watched us as…

What is true wildlife rescue and rehabilitation anyway?

Oct 25, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Animal Poaching, Illegal trade, Nikela Blog, Poaching, rhino poaching, wildlife conservation Tagged: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Liz Hoyle, Natalie Rogers, rehabilitation, rescue center, rescue/rehab, rhino orphanage, Rhino Revolution

Visitor beware! Not all wildlife rescue and rehabilitation is what it appears to be. Take a look at what it really is. We live in a world where conservation is indispensable in the survival of animals everywhere. With so much negativity surrounding animal tourism which sometimes goes under the guise of ‘conservation efforts’, just what is true wildlife rescue and rehabilitation and how can we tell the difference between an organisation saving a species and an organisation making money from them? In my quest to find these answers, I spoke to some of the people working tirelessly to save the…

Life With Vervets in the Suburbs of Durban

Feb 16, 2014 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, Nikela Blog, Vervet monkeys, wild animals Tagged: Carol Booth, Monkey Hotline, rescue center, vervet, Vervet monkeys

Human-wildlife conflict in numerous South African cities and communities involve these misunderstood primates. A gated upper scale residential area is the last place we expect to find a place of healing for injured Vervet monkeys. As we drive up to the address Carol provided we think we must have gotten it wrong. However, as we enter the property amongst the landscaping and where neighbors have lawns and a tennis court, we find enclosures with chattering primates. We are at Monkey Hotline. Unlike some rescue/rehabbers Carol and Steve are energized and despite the enormous challenges are hopeful and ever enthused to…