Posted on July 18, 2018
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Plastic Problems
Category: UncategorizedTags: africa, believe, biology, brittfit, conservation, earth, hike, jesus, mammoth, natgeo, natural, nature, planet earth, plastic, protect, recylce, safety, travel, truth, united nations, wellbeing, wildlife
Posted on June 17, 2018
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Sweating to Protect
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Posted on January 29, 2018
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Check out the documentary of my time with the Cheetah Outreach. You an expect a lot of beautiful wildlife, interesting insights, and a better understanding of WSYC.
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Posted on January 23, 2018
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Today has been an odd day. Do you ever have those? You just wake up and there is a sense of undirected magnetism in the air.
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Posted on January 18, 2018
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Doing what I love
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Posted on January 5, 2018
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Well, it has already been 6 months six our journey to the Cheetah Outreach, South Africa. I cannot believe how time flies! Upon returning home, Jake and I both were quite busy catching up with work, family, and setting goals for the months ahead.… Continue Reading “Through the WSYC Lens”
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Posted on November 5, 2017
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How do you bridge the gap between what you want to do with your life and what you are currently doing? How do you bring yourself into the vision or dream you feel your life should be?.
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Posted on September 24, 2017
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It’s a numbing thought to consider that as we sit on our computers, watch our TVs, or scroll through our instagrams, wildlife across the world are literally fighting for their lives. And while we may not see the immediate causes of this fight – it is imperative that a global awareness for wildlife conservation is raised in order to conserve all remaining populations.
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Posted on August 14, 2017
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Before reading on about the NWF, I want you to take just 30 seconds and think about all the different wildlife that call North America home. I am sure you could name at least five – maybe even ten different species. Now take another 30 seconds and think about the other species of wildlife that live across this planet’s continents. Perhaps you came up with a few more species off the top of your head… However, I think it is fair to assume that you weren’t able to recall all the names of the remaining 8.7 million plus species scientists currently estimate exist.
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Posted on August 2, 2017
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Isn’t it a funny thing to think we are all in charge of our own lives, have the same freedom to do as we please, and yet we can become so timid when confronted with a non-tangible idea – like a simple passion for something you have. At least for me – that is often the case. The very things that excite me also scare me more than any thing else…
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Posted on June 21, 2017
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Some things that I have learned and some photos for you to see of this South African adventure.
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Posted on June 14, 2017
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Thoughts while flying over the continent of Africa. 12 hours in a plane gives you a lot of time to think!
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Posted on April 13, 2017
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Mission:Wolf – the beginning of the WSYC in the field” journey. Read about my time with Jake learning about wolf conservation and receiving the great news that Why Should You Care has gotten its first official research job!
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Posted on January 23, 2017
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What interesting beings dreams are. They take hold of us and seem to control many of the decisions we make throughout our time on this planet. Some are short-lived, while others manage to cling to us like some sort of parasite – both giving and… Continue Reading “The Dream That Chooses You [Britt’s Thoughts]”
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Posted on November 21, 2016
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Recently, Jake and I took our annual trip to Yosemite. While savoring the fresh air and looking in awe upon the granite walls surrounding us, we put together this short informational video for you to further understand what exactly Why You Should Care does – and why it was created.
There are two components to WSYC- Out in the field and and at home on your computer. Both components are aimed at helping the public better understand their connection to conservation topics. However, the in the field component requires a more hands-on approach to directly help conservation organizations, non-profits, and researchers understand how they are truly impacting their audiences and reaching their educational conservation goals.
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Posted on July 14, 2016
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Written for South Africa’s Cheetah Outreach Trust in coordination with the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior program. This piece explains how farmers are using a specific breed of dog to mitigate for and prevent livestock predation and predator retaliation in South Africa.
Category: UncategorizedTags: about me, africa, animal behavior, australia, bear, believe, captivity, carnivore, cheetah, cheetah conservation, climate change, conservation, conservation biology, conservation management, coral reefs, dreambig, ecosystem services, education, environment, farmers, farmers in action, feedback loop, freedom, happiness, human-carnivore conflict, large species, lion, love, marine biology, marine life, mitigation, namibia, natgeo, national geographic, nature, ocean, outdoors, physics, plan ahead, planet earth, preventative measures, public outreach, safety, science, science communication, stereotypic behaviors, steve irwin, the world, think of others, tiger, travel, truth, widllife, wildlife, wildlife encounters, wildlife warriors, zoos
Posted on May 14, 2016
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Without coral reefs, the oceans we depend on for food and health will not be able to function as efficiently as we require them to. And as they face a changing climate among other issues, reefs are in need of your protection and consideration. Even if you think you are too far away from reefs like the Great Barrier to make a difference, your actions at home have an impact on the immediate environment.
Category: UncategorizedTags: animal planet, believe, climate change, conservation, conservation biology, coral reefs, discovery, environment, marine biology, marine life, national geographic, nature, ocean, science, truth, wildlife
Posted on February 9, 2016
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Despite how natural to the human eye wildlife enclosures may appear – there are often various unnatural stimuli animals in captivity must combat with. These stimuli create various stress induced responses within the animals that are harmful to their happiness and well-being.
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Posted on January 18, 2016
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What do you think of when you hear the word, carnivore? For many people, visions of snarling teeth, danger, and fear often arise. However, take a moment to ask yourself why do you feel these emotions (or any others that you do). Where do your feelings come from? Have you ever even actually seen one of these beautiful creatures in the wild? Or are you basing these emotions off of man-made themes created in movies, literature, the news, or possibly even during casual conversation?
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Posted on January 9, 2016
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The Sky is dark at night, right? Well, yes – but just how dark should it be and how dare are we making it? Have a look at how man-made light can impact more than just our ability to see the stars.
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Posted on December 18, 2015
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Hi! Nice to meet you! After you read this brief post – check out the “a little about the author” section at the top of this page.
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