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A look at who opposed Trump lifting import ban of elephant trophies

Nov 21, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: elephant, Nikela Blog, trophy hunting, wildlife conservation Tagged: ban, Conservation Action Trust, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Donald Trump, elephant conservation, Humane Society, Leonardo DiCaprio, trophy hunting, United States, USFWS, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Bad news for elephants swept the internet like wildfire. However, the response was swift and the ban on elephant trophies may yet stay in place. US President Donald Trump and his Department of Interior Affairs Secretary Ryan Zinke have halted the reversal of a ban onLouzel Lombard Steyn importation of elephant hunt trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia. The sudden decision follows global outcry and protests from animal rights groups. The announcement was first tweeted by the American President, saying, “[I’ve] put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will…

What really happened to Xanda the son of Cecil the Lion?

Aug 10, 2017 · by Nikela Volunteer/Guest blogger · In: lion, Nikela Blog, trophy hunting Tagged: Cecil the lion, Conservation Action Trust, Hwange National Park, lion, trophy hunting, Xanda, Zimbabwe

Irregularities surround the controversial trophy hunt in Hwange National Park to kill Xanda the son of famous Cecil the lion. The death of Cecil’s son, Xanda at the hands of trophy hunters on 7 July is mired in confusion. He was shot just outside Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, near the spot his father had been killed by American bow hunting dentist, Walter Palmer. It was claimed that Xanda was shot legally as part of an approved quota – seven lions are allowed to be hunted per year in the area outside the park. Yet, like the death of his father, questions…

Is political corruption at the heart of Africa’s ever growing problems?

Mar 28, 2017 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: Nikela Blog, Poaching, wild animals, wildlife conservation Tagged: animal poaching, Cecil the lion, corruption, poaching, Zimbabwe

People disappear, get killed for speaking out against political corruption in Africa and nothing changes. Where will it end? Corruption, apathy and cruelty at every turn. One of benefits of being Overlanders is meeting interesting people along the way. Tony is in the agricultural business in Zimbawe. Naturally conversations invariably turn to wildlife conservation. Not too long ago Tony and a friend bought the necessary permits to go fishing at a lake in a nearby National game reserve. Before they had even untied their boat two park rangers stopped by to check their permits. Being familiar with the poaching problem…

Are this young hippo and crocodile playing a game of tag? VIDEO

Dec 2, 2016 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, hippo, Nikela Blog Tagged: Curious wildlife behavior, Funny animals, Hwange National Park, young hippo, Zimbabwe

This was a most curious scene at the waterhole in Hwange National Park. Could it be that the young hippo is wanting to play with the crocodile? At first the young hippo kept diving under a loose plastic pipe. He seemed to enjoy it floating across his back over and over again. Then he spotted the crocodile swimming across the waterhole not too far away. Being the only young hippo in the waterhole he must have thought, “Oh cool! Someone to play with me!” Take a look at what happened next… Young hippo and croc playing a game of tag?

VIDEO: Was this elephant calf and her mother rejected by their herd?

Nov 19, 2016 · by Wildlife Margrit · In: #NikelaAfrica, elephant, Nikela Blog Tagged: elephant, Elephant calf, Hwange National Park, waterhole, Zimbabwe

Elephant herds take care of their own we’re told, then what happened to this elephant calf and her mother in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is a bit strange. Sitting at a water hole in a game reserve is one of my most favorite things to do. It’s like sitting in an outdoor movie theater, only better. The plot unfolds spontaneously, the actors all improvise, anything can happen, and usually does. In this particular instance an elephant herd, three hippos, a crocodile and numerous birds are already at the water hole. From the opposite side we see them coming. A…

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A look at who opposed Trump lifting import ban of elephant trophies

What really happened to Xanda the son of Cecil the Lion?

Is political corruption at the heart of Africa’s ever growing problems?

Are this young hippo and crocodile playing a game of tag? VIDEO

VIDEO: Was this elephant calf and her mother rejected by their herd?

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