Wandering_Bec

  Mads says, “Follow me,” and so I do. I find myself running through the heart of a Big Five game reserve, moving from one immobilised rhino to another. Armed with just my Leatherman and a sample cup for DNA collection, I plunge through thorny underbrush, stumble over rocks, and avoid hidden holes. We don’t know where the other group is, so we call out, hoping for a response. Then, a whistle—they are close, and we just have to follow the sounds. We arrive to two immobilised rhinos. There is no time to hesitate or catch my breath; I immediately begin collecting samples, knowing that the rhinos now need to be reversed from the anaesthesia. I think—This is crazy, and I love it!   My Journey to Selati My journey to Africa began in 2012. Over the years, I have travelled extensively across Eastern and Southern Africa, spending time volunteering in Zimbabwe and Namibia. In 2020, I completed my FGASA Field Guide training, eager to turn my passion into a profession. Then, COVID hit...