{"id":1341,"date":"2014-08-04T10:56:05","date_gmt":"2014-08-04T00:56:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ajwcef.org\/wordpress\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2016-10-11T11:10:16","modified_gmt":"2016-10-11T01:10:16","slug":"2014-8-intro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajwcef.org\/en\/2014\/08\/04\/2014-8-intro\/","title":{"rendered":"August 2014 Introductory Training Course"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saki Ito
\n<\/span> (Department of Veterinary Science,Nippon Veterinary & life Science University)<\/h3>\n

\"\u4f0a\u85e4\u54b2\"The training course I participated in was a really meaningful time which afforded me the opportunity to be among the wonders of nature and learn a lot with wonderful friends. Before the course, I wondered if it might be a bit too long, but two weeks went by in a flash.<\/p>\n

The first week was spent at David Fleays Wildlife Park, where we learned about the ecology and husbandry of a variety of Australia\u2019s unique animals. What I remember best is helping the rangers to feed the animals and cleaning out the cages.<\/p>\n

The Moggill Koala Hospital was where we spent our second week. Here, we were taught by veterinarians about anatomy and the types of illnesses that are a problem, among other specialist knowledge. We also got to assist the volunteer workers in taking care of the hospitalised koalas. It was a special opportunity to learn through such opportunities as observing the autopsy of unique animals that we could never see in Japan.<\/p>\n

That wasn\u2019t all that was in the variety-filled program. Some other activities included kayaking, at which time we were able to spot wild koalas, a visit the home of a wildlife carer, and a tour of the veterinary science facilities at the University of Queensland. Each of these reinforced my impression that wildlife conservation depends on the cooperation of a lot of people, and all of these people are each acting in their own way with the animals at the forefront of their mind. My hope is that one day I will be able to join this circle of cooperation as a veterinarian, so I am determined to put even more effort into my studies.<\/p>\n

I also have to say that the Australian people who looked after us were all warm, friendly and kind, and I am truly thankful to them for enabling me to learn so much in such a fun way. \u00a0I will treasure the memories of these people and my experiences. Thanks for a great two weeks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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