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Spotlight on Antelope Species in Africa

May 3, 2016 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #LuvWildlife Tagged: Africa, antelope, Gemsbok, Greater Kudu, Nikela volunteer, Sable Antelope, Sanika Phadnis, springbok

An update on the graceful and unique antelope species native to Africa. About Antelope Species The Antelopes all have in common their deer-like features, smooth hair and horns, and sophisticated ability to run up to 25 meters per second. All Antelopes have permanently attached horns, and in the cases of some species, such as the Greater Kudu, these horns are easily distinguishable and twist in interesting spiral shapes. In other species, the horns grow in wide curves and have a sharp point at the end. Unlike deer, Antelopes do not shed their horns each year. Most of the 91 species…

PODCAST Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan #NikelaAfrica

Nov 1, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Raptors Tagged: Bateleur, birds of prey, curious animal behavior, elephant, Etosha Pan, Gemsbok, giraffe, podcast, Secretary Bird, springbok, zebra

Clearly the most rewarding about Etosha is watching the fascinating animal behaviors at the waterholes, podcast. The Etosha Pan is truly a most remarkable place where herds of wildlife gather at the waterholes, almost any time of day, or night. I could spend hours sitting and observing the wild animals and birds interact as they vie for water, the precious gift of life. Enjoy the podcast or read below… Key #NikelaAfrica into the Search bar for stories, videos and podcasts. Curious Animal Behaviors at the Waterholes in Etosha Pan Two years ago Russ and I visited Yellowstone National Park in the…

The Kalahari a Truly Wild Place

Jan 27, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Lions, Raptors, Safari Travels Tagged: Bat Eared Fox, Botswana, desert, Egret, Gemsbok, hartebeest, kalahari, Khutse Game Reserve, Kori Bustard, Lapped face vulture, lion, oryx, Ostrich, springbok, Steve, Tawny Eagle, vultures, White Backed Vulture

PHOTOS Khutse game Reserve in the Kalahari of Botswana is a truly wild place where nature reigns. “Another human?” That was my reaction that third night when Steve from the Lion and Leopard Research Project drove up to our campsite around dusk. After several days in the wilds of the Kalahari’s Khutse Reserve Russ and I got used to the quiet, no people only the sounds of birds or the ringing in my ears. Ever been in a place so quiet you ears literally start ringing? After our first day without phone service or internet access I was pretty much…

How 3 Villages in Botswana Keep Rhino Safe

Jan 4, 2015 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, Animal Poaching, conservation, endangered, giraffe, Poaching, Rhino, rhino poaching, South African wildlife, South African wildlife tour, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Rangers, zebra Tagged: Botswana, giraffe, hartebeest, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, park rangers, reserve, rhino, springbok, warthog, wildebeest, Wildlife rangers

PHOTOS It takes rangers, soldiers, villagers and people like you to keep rhino safe in Africa. In Botswana, not far from the South African border the country where rhino poaching continues unabated (over 1000 YTD), there is a safe haven for black rhino and white rhino, 30 other African wildlife species and more than 230 bird species. A 4×4 is required to enter this sanctuary, as we quickly find out once we venture past the reception on the track towards our campsite. It’s a warm late afternoon as we pass a small herd of Springbok and are welcomed to site…