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Save The RhinosS09South AfricaSERVICESponsorJeff DevensLance MurgatroydPriceS$3,400Course Length7 daysDescriptionIn the shadow of the majestic Drakensberg mountains, this uniqueconservancy is home to a lioness caught in a snare and lion confiscatedfrom illegal lion breeders, injured raptors, poisoned vultures, Porsche thecheetah and many more. Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre aims tocontribute to the conservation of endangered species and the rehabilitationof injured and poisoned wildlife. As South Africa tackles the problem headon and deploys military troops along the borders to curb poaching andcross border crime, reserves themselves are having to increase monitoringof their rhinos to reduce the incidence of poaching.The management andstaff of the centre are a group of dedicated conservationists committed tothe preservation of wildlife. Their intimate knowledge of the animals they solovingly care for is nothing less than impressive.Post-Interim Experience:Online ReflectionsCourse Difficulty:waking up early, bushsurvival, lots of work withanimals and cleaning cagesObjectives• Learn about how humans affect the rhino population, and why they aregoing extinct.• Obtain understanding on the obstacles of protecting endangeredspecies.• Collect first hand experience in helping rhinos.• Track and study Rhino movement which helps Rangers understand howto protect the Rhino Population.RequirementsPre-Course requirements:• Students will participate fully in all scheduled activities.• Students will provide an assignment related to the challenges of thepeople living in the Kalahari and townships such as Soweto.• Students will submit all forms and paperwork.• Students will research an approved topic for presentation to the group.This will take place at the appropriate time during the course.• Students will take an active role in Parents’ Night and/or online blog.• Students will secure their own visas if necessary.Post-Course requirements:• Oral presentation on what students have learned and their impact onrhino.74 interim semester HANDBOOKSINGAPORE AMERICAN SCHOOL