How I Changed My World to Dedicate my Life to Conservation

Kalahari Diaries by Valentin Grüner

Apr 24, 202047:10Society & Culture

My name is Valentin Grüner. I live in one of Africa’s most remote Wilderness areas. The Kalahari in Botswana. Nature and Wildlife is my biggest passion. I hand-raised Sirga the Lioness and walked the Kalahari to join her...

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