In July, a team of professionals converged at a Game Reserve in Zululand with the common purpose of saving rhino.
The focus for the weekend was to dart several rhino within the reserve and fit them with high frequency real time tracking devices, ensuring the animals can be monitored more effectively and allowing for a decreased response time when reacting to any potential poaching threats.
This forms part of Project Rhino Tracker, a project of the Wildlands Conservation Trust, made possible only through the funds donated by a few passionate individuals. In this case, a generous donation from Durban North resident Filippo Faralla made the conservation activities possible.
Shaun Pollock, a Wildlands ambassador, also joined the team along with his wife and two little girls.
“The experience my family and I had this weekend was truly unforgettable. I am so glad we got to be a part of this amazing experience that will ultimately ensure my children’s children get to see live rhino one day… truly priceless,” commented Shaun.
The day’s activities involved a highly experienced team including a helicopter pilot and a vet, as well as a team from Wildlife ACT Fund who specialise in the fitting and monitoring of endangered species with advanced technology.
Despite this, there is still much more work to be done so if you are interested in contributing to the Wildlands Rhino Conservation Projects or would like to explore the possibility of Adopting a Rhino, send an email to MarkG@wildlands.co.za.
The Wildlands Conservation Trust can be contacted on 033 343 6380 for more information.