The Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife conservation agency has, up till now, opted to not dehorn its rhinos to protect them from poachers. But that could change soon, following another year of relentless killings in which the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park emerged as the ...
by Tony Carnie, Daily MaverickEzemvelo conservation agency reviews ‘desperation dehorning’ as rhino bloodbath hits KwaZulu-Natal by Tony Carnie, Daily Maverick February 7, 2023 The Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal is one of the last places in Africa where local and foreign wildlife lovers can see wild rhinos — with their magnificent horns still attached to their heads.
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