Keeping Track. – Natalie. We went on a few bush walks to learn about tracking (both people and animals), as well as spent a night in the bush on poacher patrol this week. Both clearly demonstrated how difficult—physically and mentally—it is to track and stop poachers.
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New Respect.
New Respect. – Taz Watson I have developed a new respect for the rangers and individuals who sacrifice not only their time and energy, but their sleep, their comfort, and their safety to protect our precious rhinos.
Anticipation of the Unknown
Anticipation of the Unknown – Steven Kiley It’s approaching 3 weeks in the African bush and I’m happy to report that our group still has a variety of activities yet to accomplish.
Save Our Rhino
Save Our Rhino – Vanina Harel I strongly believe that the rhino is one of the most incredible creatures on earth. It is not a very pretty or elegant creature at first sight. However, it only took me a week of observing them in their natural habitat to find out how easy it is toContinue reading “Save Our Rhino”
A Rhino Calf’s Prayer
A Rhino Calf’s Prayer
The incomprehensible mother-baby bond.
The incomprehensible mother-baby bond. Taz Watson The intensity of the bond between a mother and a baby rhino is supposedly unfathomable, even to humans. A cow only has a baby every 2.5 years and during that period a calf and its mother are never more than a few feet apart.
Letting Nature Be.
Letting Nature Be. Natalie Yesterday, we went on a long drive up the mountain! We stayed there for lunch, making it a solid 7-hour game drive (with a few stretching breaks outside the car).
My Story
My Story Vanina Harel My story starts in July 2012, when I graduated from University with a degree in Biology. By then, I had to make my mind up about what I was going to do with my life and I obviously still had no idea.
Success = Ambition
Success = Ambition Steven Kiley I joined the YPO Rhino Global Awareness internship around 4 months ago when I was planning my summer schedule, as university was breaking for summer.
A Unique and Important Opportunity
A Unique and Important Opportunity I applied to this internship because it seemed unique and interesting, not knowing what to expect, even after I accepted the place offered to me. I have always felt strongly about sustainability and protecting wildlife, so it seemed like a perfect opportunity. I greatly value being able to contribute toContinue reading “A Unique and Important Opportunity”