Global March For Elephants & Rhinos strategist and Y4AW founder’s presentation for the Rhino Commission of Inquiry parallax WcMgcq The South African government’s Rhino Commission of Inquiry will be hosting a 3 day stakeholder workshop from the 25th to the 27th of March 2015. During the 3 days they will listen to presentations and alsoContinue reading “Global March For Elephants & Rhinos strategist and Y4AW founder’s presentation for the Rhino Commission of Inquiry”
Category Archives: Rhino
Banned Canned Hunting of Lions
Banned Canned Hunting of Lions parallax WcMgcq Y4AW ambassador Kate Ochsman delves into the world of canned lion hunting and uses her interview with lion whisperer, Kevin Richardson, to highlight the various issues surrounding Canned Hunting such as the difference between canned hunting and ethical hunting, and the manipulation of volunteers. This film also featuresContinue reading “Banned Canned Hunting of Lions”
Video: Responsible Tourism 101
Video: Responsible Tourism 101 Our January 2015 interns talk about the dos and don’ts of responsible. A ‘How-To’ video to ensure that you don’t unwittingly contribute to animal cruelty when travelling to new places.
Video: Youth 4 Global Change
Video: Youth 4 Global Change parallax WcMgcq Can youth of today be a force for change and stop the slaughter of wildlife? Our Y4AW interns highlight successful youth movements in history and challenge youth of today to band together to end the poaching crisis.
The role of research in conservation
The role of research in conservation In my quest to learn more about rhinos, I became disheartened when I discovered that there is so little research published about rhinos, even basic anatomy is not entirely known. We are essentially trying to save a species that we do not have much basic information about.
Is it time to move rhinos to safe havens?
Is it time to move rhinos to safe havens? The sun began to set during the cool evening, stretching a golden hue over the African sky. I put down my camera to soak in the magnificence that lay before my eyes, a gift from nature. The sunlight reflected against their silhouettes, radiating tones of silverContinue reading “Is it time to move rhinos to safe havens?”
Video: Raising A Rhino Orphan
Video: Raising A Rhino Orphan Our interns put their newly acquired camera skills to use and show us what it takes to raise a calf orphaned by the rhino poaching crisis. This is one of four videos the interns get to produce while they are on the Y4AW internship.
Our First Internship For 2015
Our First Internship For 2015 Our first internship for 2015 is in full swing. The new interns have settled in well, everyone enjoys living among wildlife and their conservation journey is becoming more personal as their bond with nature grows.
Attachment Effects of Poaching
Attachment Effects of Poaching I am fascinated by the human psyche. I studied psychology for six years, two of which were from a family systems context during my postgraduate studies. As I delve into the natural world and experience the beauty of wildlife, I have enjoyed learning about the psychological and emotional aspects of animals,Continue reading “Attachment Effects of Poaching”
The Observer
The Observer parallax WcMgcq As we drive into the bush, I can feel my lungs tighten I am breathless and speechless as we search for a lion They are majestic and beautiful, though I’ve never seen them fightin’ I’ve learned to use my camera, raising the ISO to brighten