The Rescues of Jogja
The weeks I stayed there watching the consequences that we as humans can have in an animal's life made me think a lot about how selfish we can be, and how much more we have to learn and understand about how ...
Not ALL Zoos Are Bad… But How Do You Know?
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of talk about the captivity of animals and whether it is a good or a bad thing. With the instant reach of social media, people can be quick to jump ...
My Journey to Becoming an Ethical Wildlife Volunteer
I am so happy to have gained a better understanding of what it takes to be an ethical wildlife volunteer. This has been and still is an ongoing journey into realizing that our actions are not always ethical –not because ...
When Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
Recently, when interviewing a young EwAnaut friend about her volunteer experience, I was reminded of how harmful not knowing can be. Our friend had just returned from volunteering at an accredited African wildlife conservation rescue organization. This was a good ...
Volunteering with Captive Wild Animals?
Is volunteering in a wildlife rescue center or sanctuary a bad idea? Not at all! It all depends on the species you will work with and on the legitimacy of the organization itself. But first, it requires the volunteer to do ...
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