Conservation Across Africa: Relocating 2,000 Southern White Rhinos with Donovan Jooste
The Green Hour by Preston Poag Jr.
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Episode 2 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks
In this episode, we sit down with Donovan Jooste, Rhino Rewilding Project Manager at African Parks, to explore the groundbreaking Rhino Rewild Project.
In September 2023, African Parks acquired the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation—securing the land, equipment, and all 2,000 southern white rhinos, representing nearly 15% of the global population. Now, they’re working to rewild these rhinos and translocate them to secure, well-managed protected areas across Africa over the next decade.
🎯 Goal: Translocate up to 300 rhinos per year
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