12 Feb 2013: Photo Essay
To Catch a Rhino: Capturing
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Six white rhinos were captured recently at a reserve in South Africa for eventual relocation to neighboring Botswana, which has lost its entire rhino population to poaching. E360 contributor Adam Welz joined the operation and produced a photo essay that documents the harrowing process.
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Thank you for explaining this process to us. Clearly written and beautifully photographed. Rhinos are incredibly large and intimidating animals!
(Many years ago, I and a couple of colleagues were chased by a rhino. Fortunately, we were able to out drive the animal.)
What education campaigns on this issue exist in Asia?
What a lovely article!!
Many years ago I witnessed black rhino translocation from the Zambesi valley to South Africa - a last ditch attempt to save the remnants of a decimated local population. It is hard to argue that translocation is a good thing, especially for the specific rhinos, but our collective lethargy and failure to create a value for wildlife beyond powdered products means that it is the best we can do. Good luck for the Botswana phase of this human-made and assisted migration.
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