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idlepirate
Lovebird
Join date : 2011-07-03
Age : 37
Location : UK
My Birds : Lorenzo - Blue Throat Conure
Posts : 107
 |  Subject: Rita Miljo, a terrible loss to my family and to the world of wildlife conservation  Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:45 am | |
| Yesterday I was given the sad news that my Aunt, the legend, Rita Miljo, mother of baboons, had passed away in a tragic fire. I've been completely devastated and have been looking her up online. Overwhelmed with the amount of articles written about her, I am honored to have been related to such an incredible person. Known as Mama Zimfene (mother of baboons), this is someone which stood up for what she believed in and did something with her life, dedicating it to an animal most people see as fermin in South Africa. This is just to show what can be accomplished in your life when you have a true passion for an animal and you do anything possible to protect them. If you have the time, please read these articles, I found it fascinating and have learned a lot. She is the Dian Fossey of South Africa, an amazing human being and will be missed greatly.  http://petegrimm.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/glimpse-at-life-of-living-legend-rita.html?spref=fbhttp://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/19136621/south-african-baboon-rescuer-dies-in-fire#.UBQaydxcSbh.facebook | |
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ScooterNScotty
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-24
Age : 63
Location : Southern California
My Birds : Scooter
* "Normal" male Green-cheeked Conure
* (hatched 3/2010)
Scotty
*male Cape Parrot
*(HD unk ~2008)
Blanco (Caballo Blanco)
*Whitefaced male cockatiel
*(HD unk, found 4/2012)
Posts : 2248
| | Subject: Re: Rita Miljo, a terrible loss to my family and to the world of wildlife conservation Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:59 pm | |
| What a wonderful person to have known! I am very sorry for your loss. | |
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dusty
Scarlet Macaw
Join date : 2011-06-19
Age : 77
Location : near london, ontario canada...out in the country
My Birds : congo african grey (coco)
blue fronted amazons (willie and vasgo)
sun conure (simon)
greencheeked conure (jack)
senegal (walter)
senegal (crockett)
goffin cockatoo (sammy)
moluccan cockatoo (mango)
severe macaw (cody)
quaker (yoshi)
Posts : 838
| | Subject: Re: Rita Miljo, a terrible loss to my family and to the world of wildlife conservation Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:38 pm | |
| sorry for your loss...my condolences
dusty | |
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henpecked
Hyacinth Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-18
Age : 67
Location : NC/Fla
My Birds : Jake hen YN (his)
Stacy hen YN (hers)
Kia male Panama
Kong hen Panama
Nitro male YN
Micky male Red Lored
Binkie hen YN
Many other Amazons
Posts : 1372
| | Subject: Re: Rita Miljo, a terrible loss to my family and to the world of wildlife conservation Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:57 am | |
| Wow, sorry for your loss. I'm always impressed with people who dedicate their life to something worth while. So you going to "fill her shoes"? | |
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idlepirate
Lovebird
Join date : 2011-07-03
Age : 37
Location : UK
My Birds : Lorenzo - Blue Throat Conure
Posts : 107
| | Subject: Re: Rita Miljo, a terrible loss to my family and to the world of wildlife conservation Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:31 am | |
| Thanks guys.
Unfortunately I can't make it in time for the memorial this week. Too short notice with flights and all which is a pity.However I'll try go in December with my dad to her centre and see what she did in person which will be cool:) if I had the time and money I'd be the one in the family opening a parrot centre hehehe. My sister deals with the whales and sea creatures, my aunt the baboons, so why not:)
But we will see what the future holds:)
Jess x | |
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crystalsbirdtoys
Senegal
Join date : 2011-05-19
Location : Ottawa, Ontario
My Birds : African Grey - Merlin
Caique - Rosco
Cockatiel - Stryder
Posts : 381
| | Subject: Re: Rita Miljo, a terrible loss to my family and to the world of wildlife conservation Mon Jul 30, 2012 3:01 pm | |
| Oh wow - how terrible!
From the articles I found, it sounds like she led a full life, and was definitely an asset to her conservation strategy. | |
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RogerP
Scarlet Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19
Age : 57
Location : Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
My Birds : ~Merlin - Maroon Bellied Conure
(Hatchdate May 15, 2010)
~Arthur - Red Bellied Parrot
(Hatchdate January 7, 2009, rescued October 7, 2011)
Posts : 813
| | Subject: Re: Rita Miljo, a terrible loss to my family and to the world of wildlife conservation Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:06 pm | |
| Sorry for your loss, Jess. What a wonderful human being! | |
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