This week, 10 additional critically endangered black rhinos were successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique to secure the first founder population of black rhinos since becoming locally extinct five decades ago. The rhinos, five male and five female, were kindly donated by South Africa’s provincial conservation entity, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife,…
To secure a future for rhinos, we must educate the next generation on rhino conservation, including challenging yet necessary measures like dehorning. Timothy Isabirye, marketing manager of Husqvarna South Africa, says: “This is a view shared by Husqvarna South Africa. The company has contributed to dehorning initiatives for several years, as we recognise it as…
Non-profit organisation Rhino Disharmony will be launching the Saviours’ Army, a brand-new rhino awareness initiative, on 12 February during an exclusive event at The Winchester Hotel in Sea Point, Cape Town. The Saviours’ Army calls for a united stance against rhino poaching, with the slogan: “Will you stand with us?” Harnessing the power of social…
The special Olifants Reserve anti-poaching unit, established in 2018, forms an integral part of the fight against poaching in the Greater Kruger National Park/Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park under the leadership of security manager, Callan Hartman. The Olifants Reserve is prime rhino territory and home to populations of both white rhino and their more endangered black…
Coinciding with World Animal Day earlier this month, Samsung announced the expansion of its Wildlife Watch pilot, in partnership with Africam and The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit, to protect against animal poaching in the South African bush. Launched in 2021, the programme uses Samsung technology as a live ‘surveillance system’ to enable anybody to watch…
