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Rhinos have roamed Earth for over 50m years, with their prehistoric ancestors having lived long before the first elephants, but today, they stand on the brink of extinction.
“In the 1960s, Africa was home to 65 000 black rhinos. By 2022, that number had plummeted to just 6 487, leading to their classification as critically endangered. While poaching numbers have recently declined due to intensified anti-poaching efforts and temporary relief from the Covid-19 lockdown, the battle for survival continues.As a keystone species, their presence is crucial to the ecosystems they inhabit, essential for the survival of many other species, and for keeping the environment healthy.Having no rhinos would have a devastating and far-reaching effect on the ecosystems they inhabit.
Rhinos also play a vital role in sustaining other species through the smaller parasites they host on or in their bodies.Beyond their ecological importance, rhinos contribute to local economies, particularly through eco-tourism. 'This would lead to job losses, reduced income for local conservation programmes and diminished funding for wildlife protection,” notes Dalit Shekel, the CEO of Relate Bracelets.
Conservation organisations like the Endangered Wildlife Trust and non-profits like Relate Bracelets have been instrumental in the fight to protect rhinos.
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