In our world, it’s a refreshing change to be bearers of good news. This month we are excited to report an 80% drop in poaching of rhinos in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal which, until very recently, was the most active rhino poaching hotspot in the country.
This is due to an extensive dehorning operation enabled through WWF funding which has had immediate results.
It’s not all good news, though. In another corner of our country, a relatively newly discovered species of clivia has come under intense poaching pressure in the last year.
During this Heritage Month, it’s all a timely reminder of South Africa’s incredible natural wealth and our responsibility to look after it. You can help us do it!
On the dehorning job
Go behind the scenes of the largest operation to save rhinos in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park since the 1960s with Ursina Rusch from our Black Rhino Range Expansion Project.
Orphans saved
The mass dehorning operation not only saved adult rhino lives but enabled the rescue of eight orphans which are now being cared for by the Zululand Rhino Orphanage.
Adopt a rhino
You can show your care and love for nature by making a symbolic adoption of one of your favourite animals. This month we have rhinos on our minds.
For Nature. For You.
The WWF South Africa team!