What an experience… 10 days volunteering at an animal sanctuary was enlightening, exhausting and enriching. I learned alot about the Rhino poaching issue, the corruption of the SA government and got first hand experience with those people who are passionate about it.
The organization cares for many different animals for a variety of reasons, may it be abandonment, illegal species or simply injured.
Of course, they are most passionate about the rhinos and their plight. Fastly dwindling due to the rhino horn trade. Some think the horns have medicinal value while they are simply made up of keratin, the same as our nails. The poachers take only the horn and leave the mothers to bleed to death while their babies stay nearby. The orphaned babies are often injured themselves whether it be from the poachers or other predators. Baby rhinos cannot live without their mothers so thank goodness for organizations that care for them.
Man is the most dangerous predator there is. They will destroy this earth and all that is in if greed and self gratification continues. We can do our part if we live with compassion and awareness. We need to share our knowledge and support organizations that strive to help.
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