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A Journey With Marnus Who Loves Wild Lions – The Present

Jan 9, 2019 · by Russ · In: Human Wildlife Conflict, lion, Marnus, Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation Tagged: Africa's lions, endangered species, human-wildlife conflict, wild lions, wildlife conservation

We all love wild Lions, right? Maybe even up close and personal like the farmers in Botswana? Fortunately, Marnus loves them enough to face all the challenges needed to protect and help wild lions. Definitely one of our favorite heroes. His four years in the Botswana bush were raw and commendable. In that crucible he learned what works and what doesn’t. (See Marnus Loves Wild Lions Part 1) Presently he is involved in a new ambitious project in Namibia. Spending a grueling 2017, he worked to determine if rewilding the Nyae Nyae Conservancy was feasible. He initially assessed the Lion…

Breaking News for Wild Lions in Northern Namibia

Apr 11, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Human Wildlife Conflict, lion, Marnus, Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation Tagged: human predator conflict, human-wildlife conflict, Marnus Roodbol, Namibia, Nanofasa Namibia Trust, predator conflict, save wild lions, walking for lions, wild lions

Did you know protecting wild lions in their natural environment is the absolute best way to preserve the species long term? He’s back! Great news for wild lions. After several challenging months addressing the usual permit and funding related matters Walking For Lions is back. When we first met Marnus, a few years ago, he was working in Botswana saving wild lions in a very innovative, practical and cost effective way…. With lights. In many parts of Africa human populations continue infringing on wild places. Humans bring with them cattle, goats and sheep. This causes human wildlife conflicts. In particular…

Is this how you’ll feel when wild lions go extinct?

Jul 20, 2016 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: lion, Marnus, Nikela Blog, wildlife conservation, World Rhino Day Tagged: glasses, grandkids, lion, Marnus, wild lions

The morning sun and the stars at night are always going to be coming around, but what about wild lions? Three years ago it was finally time. For several years I’d needed those little spectacles on my nose they call reading glasses while working on the computer or pouring over a good book. It wasn’t until road signs became a bit fuzzy and I began straining to see the shape of a bird’s beak that I conceded it was time. So off I went to have the doctor peer into my eyes with this funny gadget. “Is this better than…

Two Ways to Save Wild Lions No Matter Where You Live

Apr 19, 2015 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: #NikelaAfrica, Africa Wildlife Conservation Tour 2014, Animal Poaching, conservation, endangered, Human Wildlife Conflict, Illegal trade, lion, lioness, Poaching, wild animals, Wildlife, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Conservation Projects Tagged: African lion, habitat conservation, help save African wildlife, livestock, retaliation killings, save wild lions, trophy hunting, Walk For Lions, wild lions

Human Wildlife Conflict and how some are saving wild lions in Africa Many factors affect the existence of Lions throughout the world. Loss of habit, reduction in food, trophy hunting, retaliation killing over livestock, and climate change are a few examples. This has led to reduction in numbers, inbreeding and disease. Although some protected areas exist, many ranchers are not supportive of conservation efforts since they feel lions pose a threat to human and livestock lives. As a result, lions numbers have dramatically decreased, especially in Africa to approximately 35,000 1 That is a decrease of almost 90%. 2 There…