In a significant conservation effort, 10 critically endangered black rhinos have been translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique. This latest relocation aims to establish the first viable founder population of black rhinos in the park, which had lost the species over five decades ago.
The 10 rhinos, comprising five males and five females, were donated by South Africa’s Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in collaboration with Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and the Peace Parks Foundation. Funding for the initiative was provided by players of the UK People’s Postcode Lottery.
With 37 rhinos already thriving in Zinave, this translocation marks an important milestone in enhancing the park’s biodiversity and solidifying its status as Mozambique’s only “Big Five” national park. The move sets a new standard for wildlife conservation and ecological restoration in the region.
The translocation process began in 2024 when Ezemvelo’s Game Capture Unit expertly captured and prepared the selected rhinos for the journey. Ezemvelo CEO Sihle Mkhize expressed pride in the organization’s continued commitment to securing a future for rhinos in Africa.
ANAC Director General Pejul Calenga welcomed the rhinos, reaffirming Mozambique’s dedication to protecting its conservation areas and inviting all friends of conservation to visit the country.
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