wildlife heroes Archives - Nikela: Helping People Saving Wildlife

What NIKELA is doing to fight the Pandemic and save People and Wildlife

Aug 5, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Animal Poaching, elephant, Nikela Blog, Pangolin, Vervet monkeys, Volunteers, wildlife conservation Tagged: anti-poaching, Covid-19, donate monthly, give now, good time to help, rescue rehab center, wildlife heroes

Africa is Wildlife! The Pandemic is devastating to elephants, lions, rhino, pangolin and other wildlife species. What is Nikela doing to help? Can a small organization do anything to help people and wildlife so impacted by COVID-19? Two Big Problems ONE: Hungry People When the pandemic first broke out Moses, who rescues the highly endangered pangolin in Uganda, said, “Coronavirus might find us, but hunger will kill us.” In the Western world we have much more food security than in many parts of Africa. Food security being, access to food even when times are difficult. In the USA we may…

An Open Letter to those who donate monthly to save Africa’s wildlife

Jul 9, 2020 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Nikela Blog, nonprofit, wildlife conservation Tagged: donate monthly, donors, endangered wildlife species, wildlife heroes

It’s probably no surprise, that those who donate monthly are the life blood of any charity or nonprofit. This is true whether it’s a soup kitchen for the homeless, a reading program for disadvantaged children or conservationists saving the planet’s most endangered wildlife species. Why Those Who DONATE MONTHLY Matter Over the past months and years it’s people like you, who donate monthly, that have made a sustainable difference for Nikela. More specifically, for our Wildlife Heroes and the endangered and threatened species they protect, rescue and give another chance at living free. Thank you so very much. Words are…

What Drives This Wildlife Hero? The Gift of a Life Saved

Nov 19, 2019 · by Russ · In: Bearded Vulture, Bird of Prey, Bred 4 the Wild, endangered, Nikela Blog, Shannon Tagged: Bearded Vulture, bred 4 the wild, Shannon Hoffman, wildlife heroes

Only for the glory, recognition, big bucks, becoming world renowned, receiving international awards, and having a tombstone inscribed with “Here lies the greatest conservationist of the century.” None of our wildlife heroes began with or live this mindset. For all of them, it is the gift of a life saved and bonding to that living creature through the process that keeps them going. Ten years ago, Shannon changed our hearts leading us down the path to Nikela and the adventures of helping people saving wildlife. She wows the public with the wonder of her rescued birds of prey, converting many…

How You’ve Helped Save African Wildlife in 2018

Jan 16, 2019 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Baye, Human Wildlife Conflict, Illegal trade, Marnus, Moses, Poaching, Shannon, Silke, wildlife conservation Tagged: End of the year report 2018, wildlife heroes

2018 was a great year! Thanks so much for your donations to help people save African wildlife. What a privilege it is for Russ and I to personally deliver many of your donations to our Wildlife Heroes. Here’s what you’ve helped accomplish this past year – 2018 Saving Lions and other Wildlife Although right at year’s end, top of the list is saving lions and other predators in the north eastern section of Namibia. Here Marnus (you may remember him from his work in Botswana) is taking a very holistic approach to resolve human wildlife conflicts. From what he tells us…

Announcing 5 Wildlife Heroes to Follow and Help in 2018

Jan 16, 2018 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: African elephant, Animal Poaching, Bearded Vulture, Bird of Prey, Bred 4 the Wild, elephant, Human Wildlife Conflict, Human Wildlife Conflict, lion, Moses, Nikela Blog, Vervet monkeys, Vervet monkeys, wildlife conseration Tagged: Lynn Clifford, Moses Arineitwe, Philipo Ormorijei, Shannon Hoffman, Silke von Eynern, wildlife heroes

They’re run by small, tight teams, or even totally solo! It’s in these inconspicuous NGOs where we find remarkable individuals like our five wildlife heroes to follow and help in 2018. These men and women don’t seek the limelight. They simply go quietly about their work saving wildlife, one animal at a time. Their work is hard. Their challenges constant. Their hearts humongous. And their effectiveness amazing. Sadly some don’t survive! They reluctantly turn in their bush khakis for business pants to put food on the table. They pull away for a season to preserve their own sanity. A few…