Protecting the rhino through translocation

Rhino translocations have become a critical tool for protecting these endangered animals. Recently, 30 white rhinos were flown into Rwanda from South Africa and introduced into the Akagera National Park, in the largest-ever single rhino translocation. It was carried out through collaboration between the Rwanda Development Board, African Parks and andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa, with funding provided by the Howard G Buffett Foundation.

But moving rhinos to new landscapes and countries is complicated and expensive.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RHINO

Rhinos play a fundamental role in transforming the natural environment. If you take white rhinos out of the system, it changes.

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