S2 E10 - The Weekly News 01-05-2021 with Simon Borchert & Peter Borchert
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2022 is off to a rocky start. Peter Borchert and Simon Borchert talk about the devastating news of the passing of Dr Richard Leakey, an icon of global conservation. But what lessons did Richard, Betty White and others leave for us in how we make sure that we continue their work and legacies? Simon provides feedback on the Christmas campaign to raise funds for Daisy, a 12 hour old rhino calf that was rescued by Care For Wild Sanctuary. Her road to recovery is a tough one, but we can support her and the other 5 rhino calves rescued during September due to the spike in rhino poaching in Southern Africa. Simon explains how Daisy came to acquire the snazzy jacket that has everyone talking.
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