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...
by Rachael Derbyshire | Jun 25, 2017 | Canada's New Noahs |
Back home, as I prepared to travel to Mauritius, I often found myself chatting with a variety of folks (family, friends, acquaintances) about why I was heading to the other side of the world for half a year to study conservation. Of course, I would usually describe...
by Rachael Derbyshire | Jun 4, 2017 | Canada's New Noahs |
The study of wildlife here in Mauritius – from the endangered but intelligent echo parakeet, to the slow and ancient Aldabra tortoise – has provided an enriching learning experience for me. I am drawn to these large vertebrates, as I believe most people...
by Rachael Derbyshire | May 12, 2017 | Canada's New Noahs |
The more time that I spend on Mauritius, the more I come to realize what a truly special place it is. Its people, its food (ah, the rôtis!), and its magical forests draw you in. But more than this, it is a special place for conservation. When the first humans...
