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NATURE

play,” he continues. “A good example is see their method as the only way to create “We need to reach those people who right
the collaboration we have with Toyota change, is over. Our natural world can now couldn’t give a hoot about sharks or
South Africa, which fully supports only be saved if everyone comes together lions or crocodiles or rhinos or snakes.
our conservation initiatives. We need to make the difference that only we, as a Those people who are so consumed with
companies, individuals, conservationists, collective, can make.” their everyday lives that unless it’s flashy,
the media . . . everyone to come together entertaining and in their faces, they will
if we really are going to make a significant Through his ongoing wildlife videos, talks never give our wildlife and wild places a
difference to our planet.” and demonstrations, Dingo is seeing second thought. That is who I am trying to
results. However, he feels that so much reach. That is how I can make a difference,
“The danger comes in when people more needs to be done to make any and that is why we do everything we do.”
establish themselves as self-appointed meaningful impact.
authorities on conservation in Africa. I fear To check out Dingo’s videos and adventures,
they will one day look back and be haunted “I need these animals and our conservation follow ‘Dingo Dinkelman’ on Facebook and
by how small their impact really was. The message to cut through the chaos of Instagram. Dingo Dinkelman is proudly
time for stiff-necked conservationists, who people’s modern-day life,” says Dingo. sponsored by Toyota.

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