Conservation is never a black & white issue

Conservation is never a black & white issue Conservation is rarely a black or white issue; not only from a racial perspective but from ethical and economic viewpoints as well. Conservation has one ultimate goal but people justify their involvement in conservation in many different ways. You get people that conserve wildlife solely for itsContinue reading “Conservation is never a black & white issue”

Earth does not need us

Earth does not need us The world is like a living being. Like the cells, tissues, and organs of a certain organism working together to keep that organism alive so do the various components of the Earth. From microorganisms to elephants and their ecosystems right through to super-organisms, they all contribute as either cells, tissuesContinue reading “Earth does not need us”

Connectivity— My Religion

Connectivity— My Religion “I heard you talking earlier about religion. And I was just wondering what you believe in? Are you religious?” –      JP (head ranger & my friend) For a few extended seconds, I stared at JP. It was the first time in a good long while that I’ve been asked to play theContinue reading “Connectivity— My Religion”

Everybody Poops

Everybody Poops We’ve been so lucky so far. We saw four white rhinos the very first game drive, a circus of elephants (the technical term for a group) in the evening the next day, and a cheetah in the next morning. We’ve also been lucky with the people, who have taught us a great dealContinue reading “Everybody Poops”