Tag: africa
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Frost Fund’s Donation Day at the California Wildlife Center: Reflections by Stone Heinze.
My experience at Frost Fund has been nothing short of incredibly fulfilling, but my time building and donating enrichment items for the California Wildlife Center has put everything into a new perspective. I have been incredibly thankful to have the opportunity to do something I love by writing for a cause as important as Frost…
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Take a Five Minute Break and Listen to Some Encouragement: Knowledge vs Feelings
Hello Frost Fund family! Our mission here is to provide hope and resources to both animals AND the people protecting them. So, it is our hope you will take a few minutes to listen to our podcasts when shared in an effort to provide you with some hope and perspective to consider! This week’s podcast…
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Last Chance to Win: Educational Video Giveaway
Hey Fam! This is your LAST chance to win one of our giveaway packages for the 2023 year! We encourage you to take 5 minutes out of your busy day to listen in and view some incredible African wildlife, anti poaching rangers, and learn from the CEO of Soldiers for Wildlife as to WHY education…
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The Hard Truth
If we are going to have animals in captivity for conservation education purposes (zoos, outreaches, parks etc), we better ensure that we have a deeper comprehension of how, why, and what impact the animals are having on audiences.
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The Final Cheetah Outreach Video
Check out the documentary of my time with the Cheetah Outreach. You an expect a lot of beautiful wildlife, interesting insights, and a better understanding of WSYC.
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Odd Day Feels
Today has been an odd day. Do you ever have those? You just wake up and there is a sense of undirected magnetism in the air.
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Through the WSYC Lens
Well, it has already been 6 months six our journey to the Cheetah Outreach, South Africa. I cannot believe how time flies! Upon returning home, Jake and I both were quite busy catching up with work, family, and setting goals for the months ahead. However, we are excited to share with you one of the…
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The Fleeting Gift [Britt’s Thoughts]
![The Fleeting Gift [Britt’s Thoughts]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/20800353_1620810617929533_2292760139490784116_n.jpg?w=750)
The other day while mindlessly watching TV, I happened to hear something said that quickly grabbed my attention… It was nothing extremely profound, yet it struck me as so. “Inspiration is fleeting” Yes, that is what I heard. Now let those words sink for a moment into your own mind. What do you feel? Any…
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The National Wildlife Federation: Patriotism, Wildlife, and Conservation
Before reading on about the NWF, I want you to take just 30 seconds and think about all the different wildlife that call North America home. I am sure you could name at least five – maybe even ten different species. Now take another 30 seconds and think about the other species of wildlife that…
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The Fear in Finding [Britt’s Thoughts]
![The Fear in Finding [Britt’s Thoughts]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0800.jpg?w=1024)
Isn’t it a funny thing to think we are all in charge of our own lives, have the same freedom to do as we please, and yet we can become so timid when confronted with a non-tangible idea – like a simple passion for something you have. At least for me – that is often…
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Day 11 [Britt’s Thoughts]
![Day 11 [Britt’s Thoughts]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_0560.jpg?w=1024)
Some things that I have learned and some photos for you to see of this South African adventure.
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Somewhere Over the Continent of Africa… [Britt’s thoughts]
![Somewhere Over the Continent of Africa… [Britt’s thoughts]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/africa-e1497441226407.jpg?w=1024)
Thoughts while flying over the continent of Africa. 12 hours in a plane gives you a lot of time to think!
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The Journey to Mission:Wolf… [In the field]
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Mission:Wolf – the beginning of the WSYC in the field” journey. Read about my time with Jake learning about wolf conservation and receiving the great news that Why Should You Care has gotten its first official research job!
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The Dream That Chooses You [Britt’s Thoughts]
![The Dream That Chooses You [Britt’s Thoughts]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/the-dream.jpeg?w=1024)
What interesting beings dreams are. They take hold of us and seem to control many of the decisions we make throughout our time on this planet. Some are short-lived, while others manage to cling to us like some sort of parasite – both giving and taking from us depending on the day. Many dreams we will accomplish…
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Brittnei and WSYC [Britt’s Thoughts]
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Recently, Jake and I took our annual trip to Yosemite. While savoring the fresh air and looking in awe upon the granite walls surrounding us, we put together this short informational video for you to further understand what exactly Why You Should Care does – and why it was created. There are two components to…
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How Dogs and Farmers in South Africa Are Saving Big Cats [Around the World]
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Written for South Africa’s Cheetah Outreach Trust in coordination with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior program. This piece explains how farmers are using a specific breed of dog to mitigate for and prevent livestock predation and predator retaliation in South Africa.
![The Cool Cats: Cheetahs, Caracals, and Servals [Research]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_5475.jpg?w=1024)
![A Case of Contagious Conflict [Research]](https://frostfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/img_2512.jpg?w=1024)
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