Africa: Moving African Rhinos – What It Takes to Translocate an Endangered Species: [The Conversation Africa] Rhino translocations have become a critical tool in the arsenal for the protection of these endangered animals. Recently, 30 white rhinos were flown into Rwanda from South Africa and introduced into the Akagera National Park, in what is the single largest translocation. It was carried out through a collaboration between the Rwanda Development Board, African Parks and tourism agency, andBeyond, and the South African private reserve, with funding provided by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Helping African Partners Protect Wildlife: [ShareAmerica] African countries are making great strides in preserving wildlife, and the United States is committed to supporting them. U.S. agencies fund African programs that protect sea turtle habitat, combat wildlife trafficking and foster community involvement in conservation. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: From Chad’s Elephants to Uganda’s Shoebills – Planning a Trip to Support Tourism Recovery: [The Conversation Africa] Since the start of the COVID pandemic, reductions in travel to Africa have wiped an estimated US$ 170-253 billion from the tourism economy. Half of all Africans working in tourism lost their jobs and the consequences for conservation have also been worrying. The Conversation Africa’s Nontobeko Mtshali asked two wildlife researchers to suggest some outstanding, but lesser known conservation areas – travel restrictions permitting. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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