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National Park After Dark

92: People of the Parks - Rhino Man with John Jurko II

National Park After Dark

Audioboom Studios

True Crime, Places & Travel, Wilderness, Society & Culture, Sports

4.84.6K Ratings

🗓️ 22 August 2022

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode, we speak with John Jurko II, the lead producer of an upcoming documentary film, Rhino Man. We discuss the poaching crisis in places like Kruger National Park and the Rangers who risk their lives to protect the wildlife. We also take the time to honor the legacy of Anton Mzimba, a lead ranger and protagonist of the film, who recently had his life taken because of the work he did in wildlife conservation.

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Sources:
rhinomanthemovie.org | Movie Website
rhinomanthemovie.org/podcast/ | Podcast Website
antonmzimba.com | Anton Mzimba Education Trust
globalconservationcorps.org | Global Conservation Corps Website

Instagram:
@rhinomanthemovie
@theglobalconservationcorps
@johnjurko

Facebook:
@rhinomanthemovie
@rhinomanrangers | GCC's facebook

Twitter:
@rhinomanmovie
@corps_global
@johnjurko

Transcript

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Standing proudly at the North entrance of the world's first national park sits an arch.

0:40.5

Rising 50 feet high and constructed with hundreds of tons of stone, this structure can be spotted

0:46.4

from miles away. It serves as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park, but its inscription holds true

0:54.1

to all parks for the benefit and enjoyment of the people. Hundreds of thousands of us pass under

1:01.0

this arch and drive through the gates of national parks around the globe, eagerly anticipating the

1:06.4

natural wonders that lie beyond them. However, not everyone who enters through the gates of

1:12.0

national parks have pure intentions. Some drive through the gates under a false guise or slip

1:18.4

through the fences under the cover of darkness. Millions of people are drawn to the African continent

1:25.2

and its many national parks for the chance to view and spend time amongst its iconic wildlife.

1:32.4

Species that hold enormous value. However, while they hold significant worth in regards to

1:38.4

conservation and tourism, unfortunately, many elicit an overwhelming desirability on the black market.

1:46.0

Amongst the millions of people who enter national parks every year with the purest intentions,

1:53.0

lie people and waiting, ready for their chance to strike. Thankfully, there are hundreds of brave

2:00.9

men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting these animals in the land they call home.

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