Silke von Eynern | Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

Another Monkey Troop Gets a Second Chance at Living Free

Nov 10, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Rescue Rehabilitation Tagged: rehabilitation center, Silke von Eynern, vervet monkey

The release enclosure gate is opened and they scamper out into the bush. Living free isn’t that what we want for all wild animals? This month the MKela Troop of 30 adult and 5 baby vervet monkeys are the lucky ones. It was back in mid 2017 when our family came to visit us in South Africa. On the agenda was introducing them to Silke and give them a taste of the magic she works at her wildlife rescue center. Silke’s specialty is rehabilitating surrendered and confiscated monkeys (monkeys that misguided people thought would make lovely house pets) and rescued…

Celebrating the 25th Rescued Vervet Monkey Troop Release

Apr 15, 2021 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: All Posts, Vervet Monkeys, wildlife conservation Tagged: rehabilitation center, rescue rehab center, Silke von Eynern, Wildlife center

“The Mkela rescued vervet monkey Troop is ready for release,” was the good news from Silke at Bambelela. Since 2008, when the first 60 monkeys were given a second chance to live free, 909 have been released. 851 are still enjoying the wild life nature intended for them. All this thanks to one woman, Silke Von Eynern. Along with her team, which includes Belinda Langlois and dedicated volunteers from all around the globe Silke has become a highly skilled rehabber. We first met Silke in March 2014. During our stay the area experienced the worst rains in years. We saw…

Finding Gratitude in the Midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Nov 18, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, FAQ, Human Wildlife Conflict Tagged: Happy Thanksgiving, Moses Arineitwe, Moses Ryakitimbo, Peter Milton, Silke von Eynern

When every day seems more uncertain than the one before finding gratitude is probably the last thing on our minds. It’s been four months now since we were supposed to be back in Africa. Back on the road to visit our Wildlife Heroes. Back on the road in our old Land Rover living outdoors enjoying the wild (and not so wild) areas of Southern and Eastern Africa that we love. One solace is that we’re not alone in this. You, like us have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like you, we’ve had loved ones get sick with this…

VIDEO PLAYLIST: Meet a few truly amazing Wildlife Heroes

Sep 2, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, Human Wildlife Conflict, Rescue Rehabilitation Tagged: Baye Pigors, Lynn Clifford, Marnus Roodbol, Moses Arineitwe, Moses Ryakitimbo, Silke von Eynern, video playlist, wildlife heroes

Gosh! 84 on this video playlist! Tons of opportunities to meet a few super Wildlife Heroes. You know, the sort of people you feel honored to be around. The one in a million kind of people… dedicated, passionate, experts in their field… and yes, a bit nutty and definitely not mainstream. For us it’s a privilege to call them friends. You’re invited to personally meet them, and to get a small taste of the great work they do to save and protect wildlife. Enjoy this video playlist. Enjoy meeting a few truly amazing Wildlife Heroes… Moses rescues the highly endangered…

Sponsor One Rescued Monkey to Save an Entire Wildlife Center

Jul 21, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Rescue Rehabilitation, Vervet Monkeys Tagged: Bambelela, rescue rehabilitation center, saving monkeys, Silke von Eynern, Vervet monkeys, wildlife rescue center

Every day the needs get greater during this COVID pandemic. However, seldom can so little do so much good, like save an entire wildlife center. The “new normal” we all face is full of challenges. However, for many of us it provides super outlets to do some good during these tough COVID times. By sponsoring one rescued monkey we can save an entire Wildlife center! What’s at risk here? I love wildlife. But, I never really cared for monkeys much. Probably because where I was raised they are perceived as pests, even vermin. Then about ten years ago Silke changed…