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http://news.fullerton.edu/2017...ife-and-Culture.aspx Titans Study Human-Wildlife Conflicts in South Africa Oct. 4, 2017 For the past six years, Jenna Voight has volunteered at Orange County animal shelters to gain insights into the field of animal justice. When a Cal State Fullerton humanities course offered her the opportunity to learn about human-wildlife conflicts in South Africa, she packed her bags for a summer among lions, rhinos, baboons and more. The criminal justice major, who aspires to become an animal control officer, says seeing so many other animals in their natural environment was a far cry from the typical cats, dogs and rabbits she works with. "I was surprised to learn that the animal control issues we experience here in California might not be so different from other countries," said Voight. "Whether it's elephants in Africa or coyotes in Orange County, we need to keep examining the laws that govern how to co-exist with wildlife." Voight was one of 15 students who enrolled in a four-week course on "(Wild)Life and Culture in South Africa," taught this past summer by Jarret Lovell, professor of criminal justice. The class focuses on such topics as the impact of human-wildlife conflicts on the local culture, as well as the debate surrounding the practice of international trophy hunting. Students also delve into discussions about the ivory and rhino horn trade bans, hunting conservation and international conservation aid. "Students see firsthand the threats that confront wildlife, and they gain a better understanding of the complexity of conservation," said Lovell. "They also learn about the dangers of 'fake' sanctuaries, which breed wild animals for the sole purpose of offering tourists a chance to touch, feed and interact with lions." In a service-learning component, supported by CSUF's Center for Internships and Community Engagement, the students provided 20 hours of service at Drakenstein Lion Park. While learning how the sanctuary prioritizes its animals' needs, students helped to tear down a lion savannah encampment. "Through our readings and assignments, we learned about canned hunting and captive breeding of lions and other predators," said Gina Cash, a criminal justice major. "At times it was difficult to fully understand the purpose of those readings, until we literally saw the effects of captive breeding and animal abuse in person. "This study abroad program has inspired me to do more research and to increase my knowledge on the subject of animal justice and human-wildlife conflicts," added Cash, who currently is enrolled in Lovell's "Animals, Law and Society" course. Lovell says the students were so moved by the experience that they decided to adopt one of the rescued lions. "Their donation will support food and health expenses for a young lioness cub named Kala for an entire year," he said. For Voight, studying abroad brought to life many concepts she has learned in her criminal justice classes and exposed her to peers with different majors and backgrounds. "Studying abroad makes you see things from a whole new perspective," she said. "We all have different experiences, but we were able to contribute to conversations, ultimately developing friendships and a better understanding of people." The "(Wild)Life and Culture in South Africa" course will be offered again in summer 2018 as part of the Cape Town Study Abroad Program. Visit the Office of Study Abroad website for more information. Kathi kathi@wildtravel.net 708-425-3552 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." | ||
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The field of "animal justice". ![]() I am sure that will just be a smashing success in Africa. ___________________ Just Remember, We ALL Told You So. | |||
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More mental midget training for those who associate animals with human feelings, emotions, evolution and learning. You know, that monkey is my Uncle. Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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What do you expect from a college in the land of fruits, nuts, and flakes??? Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… | |||
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