Lessons from the Wild: Poaching and Conservation

This chapter unfolds in a colorful grade 3 classroom in the Kruger National Park, where students engage with the story of a baby rhino affected by poaching. Through their discussions, they reflect on the emotional and environmental implications of rhino poaching while exploring themes of justice and wildlife conservation. The narrative challenges societal perceptions of poaching and how media shapes these complex stories, emphasizing the tension between authentic experiences and expectations in the context of tourism.