Thula Thula

How the Thula Thula tragedy is bringing people together

Mar 4, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Nikela Blog, Poaching, rhino calf, rhino poaching, social media Tagged: Baby rhino, Lorinda Hern, rhino orphanage, Thula Thula

Since it happened the night of February 20th the social media has been buzzing with the Thula Thula tragedy. For days I’ve been speechless and heartsick after hearing about the Thula Thula tragedy. How could human beings be so cruel? How could they attack and harm defenseless baby rhinos and those who care for them? It’s beyond me. Once again Lorinda Hern finds the right words to say. I share her Facebook post with her permission. By now, the news that Thula Thula Rhino Orphanage had been targeted by poachers in the early hours of Tuesday morning has spread like…

Rhino Fridays: Understanding the Rangers Who Protect Them

May 23, 2014 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: Animal Poaching, conservation, elephant, endangered, Illegal trade, Poaching, rhino, RHINO FRIDAYs, rhino poaching, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Trafficking Tagged: anti poaching ranger, Ayesha Cantor, game reserve, ranger, Rhino Friday, Thula Thula, Wildlife rangers

Every week Ayesha Cantor scours the web for rhino news and stories to highlight the current plight of black rhino and white rhino in South Africa. To-date 406 rhino have been poached in South Africa Understanding the Wildlife Ranger A few days ago, the wildlife rangers at Thula Thula (a private game reserve) intercepted and apprehended would be poachers, shooting one ‘In zee bum’ as French born owner Francoise delicately puts it! As delighted as we were to hear this news, it did get us wondering again just how the rangers involved feel about their daily duties and how they cope. Thula…

Rhino Fridays: Understanding the Rangers Who Protect Them

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