By Moise M. Bahati
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and African Parks on Tuesday, June 10, announced the winning translocation of 70 southern white rhinos to Akagera Nationwide Park.
The translocation, finished in two phases over three days, contributes to regional conservation efforts and reinforces Rwanda’s rising role in world rhino conservation efforts, RDB and African Parks acknowledged in a joint assertion.
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The animals ranking been flown from South Africa to Kigali aboard a Boeing 747. From Kigali International Airport, the rhinos ranking been transported to the Akagera Nationwide Park in Jap Province.
“The objective of [African Parks’] Rhino Rewild Initiative is to rewild over 2,000 rhinos to safe, well-managed protected areas across the continent,” the assertion acknowledged.
“This will ensure the establishment of several viable populations of southern white rhinos, thereby de-risking the future of the species and playing an important role in restoring ecosystems.”
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Plans to spice up the rhino population in Akagera Nationwide Park had been announced in Might perhaps perhaps perhaps. In 2021, African Parks moved 30 southern white rhinos to Akagera Nationwide Park. This initial population has elevated to 41 animals as of late, according to RDB.
“Building on this success, the additional 70 animals will now play a crucial role in ensuring the presence of meta-populations across the continent, presenting opportunities for future range expansion,” according to the assertion.
The translocation used to be funded by the Howard G. Buffet Foundation. African Parks manages Akagera Nationwide Park.
