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The Tribe Endangered No. 5 The Life of Brian

Not that Brian
The one who lived next door
And was mistaken for, the Messiah 
Our Brian is a Pongo
Similar to humans in many ways
Who had the misfortune
Of living next to human food production 
He was orphaned, forsaken
Lets switch to his story
‘The Brian of Life’
Little Man of the too little forest
Clinging to his kind's name
Swinging as he is wont to do
Tarzan-like from tree to tree
Living in the treetops, born free
But as with all these stories
Sagas of the Tribe Endangered
Something has gone wrong
Or he wouldn’t be invited 
To join this exclusive Tribe
Instinctively non-extinctive
But heading and helped along that way
By his catastrophe creating cousin
The Man Who Felled The Earth
Not just one, the species
The hungry collective
Insatiable appetites for sweet oily ‘food’
The treat in the palm of their hand
Oiled by the Palm grown on the land
Brian’s only home - homeland 
Brian’s trees must be cleared away
For neat and orderly rows of production
Nothing can be grown in the chaos
Of the jungle, just oversized weeds
Choking the productive fields and hills
In the big scheme of human snacking
In one fell swoop Brian fell afoul
His home was felled with one hand
Taking his mother with it, down
But another hand, the helping kind
Lifted him out to safety and sanctuary
His life was saved but complicated
What’s a guy got to do
To catch a break!
It started well, a kind female adopted him
And in the love and company of his kind
He grew, and so did the Manhood of his Forest
In no time he would be searching for a mate
Kind Rosa raised him for some two years
From three to five years old
Showed him the jungle ropes
So to speak
But after she became a mother
Left to roam, leaving Brian alone
So he struck out on his own
And struck out when confronted 
By the dominant male of the territory 
Stood his tree bravely, didn’t back down
Narrowly avoiding being banged up by Bangkal
But his carers thought it prudent
To take their Orang student of forest life
To a different patch of forest
Strike two!
This time Brian maybe didn’t follow jungle lore
Might have stood up like before
But took a savage beating 
You don’t call the local big guy Yokel
It’s Yoko, appellation ’Sir’
Battered, injured and bleeding
He was brought back in needing
Time out for treatment and healing
And processing his harsh lessons
Don’t venture into a dominant male’s range
Too cocky and haughty
Don’t fracas with him
Don’t even look sideways at his mates
Don’t talk back, but fallback
Find your own range
And therein lies his dilemma 
Still critically endangered
Young Man of the Trees
As the trees are chainsawed down
Range options diminishing
Homeland dwindling 
Life can be so harsh
For Brian of Life

Thanks to the kind hands
And watchful eyes
Of the Orangutan Foundation
His still has a sanctuary
A small patch to patrol
To live the life of Brian
Help the helping hands
To hold him dear
And keep him here

A. E. Lovell 

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  5 years ago
WHAT CAN WE DO NOW?

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is a direct consequence of

our broken relationship with nature. Scientists have long been warning us that

humanity’s destruction of nature, left unchecked, will result in the spread of

deadly diseases, droughts, famines and other disasters. For decades, amid the

hustle and bustle of our daily lives, these warnings fell on deaf ears. But we

no longer have the luxury to ignore the deep interconnection between human

health and nature. The continuous loss of habitats and biodiversity is threatening

the existence of all living beings, including us.

This is where conservation comes into play. Conservation is

the strongest weapon we have to protect the planet we call home. But while

conservation is crucial for our survival, its importance is not being

communicated to masses in an efficient way, especially where it matters the

most in the world. interiorsafarisea.com



  4 years ago
INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT

On my today’s thoughts i will talking  about Africa in relation to conservation. Well In Africa, the conservation story has long been told from an external perspective, the perspective of science, and the West. The African people , cultures, heritage, knowledge and aspirations have only been a small part of the conversation, an afterthought. Together with mojo live streaming, We need to change this, and reclaim our  role in the fight to save the planet and the future of Animals and humans.

Africa’s human population is expected to double by 2050.

That would be approximately 2.5 billion people, meaning more than a quarter of the world’s people will be in Africa. And almost 70 percent of Africans will be under the age of 40. This will undoubtedly add to the momentum of the continent’s development.


But on the other hand, nature is already being destroyed at unprecedented rates in Africa in the name of development. The way we produce and consume food and energy, coupled with the blatant disregard for the environment entrenched in our economic system, have already brought the natural world of the continent to a breaking point. A rapid increase in population is likely to speed up this destruction.

However, together with mojo live streaming, it is still possible to build a future in which the continent’s biodiversity is protected, under which its people are fed, industries are running, and its economies are sustainable and prosperous.


To achieve this, we need to make conservation a primary concern for all Africans and the rest of the world And perhaps more importantly,

we (AFRICANS) need to realise that we are not the only Africans. For me it would be arrogant for us to think that other species sharing this continent with us should pay the price for our development. 

Mountain Gorillas,Giraffes, for example, are only found in Africa, and therefore, they are as African as we are. They have a right to exist as much as we do. And their survival is tied to our survival.

To be continued in my next episode…… 

  4 years ago
Chake Conservancy Masai Mara.

Chake rangers ready for the bush patrols.
Who is ready to support them stay in the bush for snare removal, poachers tracking?
We need more tents, sleeping bags and boots.
Due to a big drought in Kenya which has been experienced for the last few months ago, people been going without food due to scarcity of food, vegetables and water. Poachers has moved to the game reserves and in animal dispersal areas to set snare traps for bush meat. We as Chake conservancy has planned a two weeks patrol in the bush to look for poachers and snare removal. We're requesting animal lovers and those interested in supporting the wildlife protection to join us and help such facilitations.
We're checking out if all things are in order. chakeconservancy.org
Checking our supplies.

  4 years ago
Wildlife Channel Raises Alarm Over Imminent Slaughter of 40 Elephants in conservation disaster

 

Toronto, April 4th 2004 – Toronto based MojoStreaming, a leading platform for impactful storytelling and urgent wildlife issues, today draws international attention to a critical wildlife conservation

emergency unfolding in South Africa. Within the next week, an innocent herd of

40 elephants, including vulnerable calves, faces the threat of imminent

slaughter unless immediate intervention occurs. This potential tragedy

highlights the broader, ongoing crisis of elephant culling practices in Africa,

threatening the survival of these majestic creatures classified as endangered

species.

 

In an urgent cry for help and to spark a global

public awareness campaign, MojoStreaming urges individuals, organizations, and

governments worldwide to take immediate action to prevent the senseless killing

of these 40 elephants from the Mawana Game reserve in Northern Natal. This

situation is not isolated; it symbolizes a much larger emergency affecting

thousands of elephants across the continent, where culling has become a

contentious method of population control.

 

Elephants, known for their intelligence, complex

social structures, and significant ecological impact, are increasingly finding

themselves in conflict with human interests. While the challenges of

cohabitation between humans and elephants in areas of dense population are

acknowledged, MojoStreaming emphasizes that culling is not the answer.

There are humane and effective alternatives to

managing elephant populations that do not involve slaughter, such as

translocation and the creation of wildlife corridors to allow safe migration.

MojoStreaming calls on its global audience,

conservationists, policymakers, and the international community to rally

together in defense of these 40 elephants and the thousands more at risk. This

is a pivotal moment to advocate for sustainable wildlife management practices

that respect the intrinsic value of all life forms and ensure the survival of

one of the planet's most iconic species.

As part of this urgent awareness campaign, MojoStreaming

will be hosting a series of special programming, interviews with wildlife

experts and all stakeholders in the Mawana saga, as well as exclusive content

focusing on the plight of Africa's elephants and the conservation efforts

underway to protect them. Viewers will gain insight into the complex issues

surrounding elephant conservation and learn how they can contribute to making a

difference.

The imminent threat to these 40 elephants is a

wake-up call to the world about the broader crisis facing Africa's elephant

populations. It's time for a collective, global response to end the senseless

culling of endangered species and to work together towards solutions that allow

humans and wildlife to coexist in harmony.

For more information on how you can help and to

learn more about the conservation efforts, please visit www.mojostreaming.com.

MojoStreaming President Bernard van Speyk is

initiating an effort to bring all the Mawana interest groups together to hammer

out a solution where community safety issues are implemented firstly, and then

alternative non-lethal methods are used to assist the well being of the herd.

 Together, we can make a difference. Together, we

can save these elephants from slaughter and work towards a future where human

actions contribute to the preservation, not the destruction, of our planet's

wildlife.

About MojoStreaming

MojoStreaming is a global platform dedicated to

bringing the world's most pressing social, environmental, and political issues

to the forefront through powerful storytelling and documentary filmmaking.

Committed to making a difference, MojoStreaming provides a voice to the

voiceless and shines a light on the stories that matter.

 For more information, contact:

Bernard Van Speyk

Founder & President

MojoStreaming Ltd.

[Contact Information]

bernard@mojostreaming.com

+1 416 788 0144

  2 years ago