by Wildlife Preservation Canada | Nov 6, 2017 | Canada's New Noahs |
Wildlife Preservation Canada has been an important part of my life since I was chosen as Canada’s New Noah in 1997. Training at the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in the UK was a life changing experience. My family and I recently returned (in 2016) from a...
by Rachael Derbyshire | Oct 20, 2017 | Canada's New Noahs |
Alas, my time here in Mauritius is coming to an end. This is definitely a bittersweet time for me. On one hand, I am excited to see family and friends back home and get started on the next phase of my journey towards becoming a conservation professional. On the other...
by Rachael Derbyshire | Oct 4, 2017 | Canada's New Noahs |
How does one put together a successful conservation program? It’s not easy, but it can and has been done. Although there is not one simple recipe, time and experience over several decades of successful and failed programs have shown that certain ingredients are...
by Rachael Derbyshire | Sep 16, 2017 | Canada's New Noahs |
If you’ve been following my journey in Mauritius from the beginning of my adventures as a Canada’s New Noah (or if you know me personally), you’ll know that I am incredibly passionate when it comes to science and nature. One of the reasons that this...
by Rachael Derbyshire | Aug 23, 2017 | Canada's New Noahs |
Round Island – where do I even start? It was certainly an experience that’s hard to beat. I think it’s one of those places that will have a lasting effect on me; an island I’ll never forget. Round Island is a small (1.69 square km) islet off...
by Rachael Derbyshire | Jul 22, 2017 | Canada's New Noahs |
There are so many reasons I decided to pursue a career in biology and conservation. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the natural world and would like to spend as much time within it as possible. So, in some ways, my chosen career path could...
