Uganda has reintroduced rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park in a major conservation step aimed at restoring a species wiped out there by poaching.
Two southern white rhinos were moved from the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, followed by two more, as part of a relocation effort led by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and conservation partners. Rhinos had not lived in Kidepo since 1983.
The Ziwa program, launched in 2005, has successfully bred the species over the years, providing stock for this translocation. More rhinos are expected later this year, including some from Kenya. Poaching remains a threat across Uganda’s protected areas despite improved security, driven by Asian demand for rhino horn products that often command higher prices than gold in illegal markets.
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