Is it the right thing to save rhinos?
Conserving habitat and saving the rhinos not only protects the animals but also the local people. In Africa rhinos are important because of their grazing habits. This helps shape the landscape for all wildlife and the natural resources for the local communities around.
Why we must save the rhinos?
Rhinos have been around for millions of years and play a crucial role in their ecosystem. By helping protect rhinos, we’re helping to conserve their habitat for the benefit of people and wildlife, helping support local communities and making sure natural resources are available for generations to come.
What is South Africa doing about rhino poaching problem?
Armed national park rangers in South Africa have established anti-poaching units to combat the rhino poachers on the front line, sometimes resulting in death of the poachers. Private security organisations act independently and in collaboration with national park rangers.
Why are rhino horns valuable?
This is because countries such as China and Vietnam believe the horns can heal a variety of ailments. The World Animal Foundation said that on average, a rhino horn is worth $60,000 per pound in Asia. By burning the horns, he further explained, Assam was making the statement that the horns held no medicinal value.
Can a rhino survive without a horn?
And, once hornless, rhinos can’t use it for everyday activities, such as defending their territories, guiding calves and digging for water. But it’s still a useful deterrent that could save rhino lives.
Why do we need to save the Rhino?
We do not only need rhino in the world for their aesthetic and emotional value, they are crucial, as apex consumers, to the wellbeing of the particular system they form a part of. We endeavour to protect the rhino, in order to conserve the environment.
Is it too late to save the northern white rhino?
When it comes to rescuing a species or sub-species from extinction, prevention is better than cure. Sadly, Northern white rhinos are now functionally extinct. Even if much-hyped innovations like rhino IVF are perfected in the future, it will likely come too late to save this sub-species.
Is there any way to save the Sumatran rhino?
The good news is that we know the key actions required to save the Sumatran rhino: Consolidate all Sumatran rhinos into no more than three sites. This will allow the remaining animals to find each other and breed.
What to do about the loss of the Javan rhino?
With the loss of the Vietnamese Javan rhino and Africa’s western black rhino we have to do everything we can to protect the other rhino species. WWF has helped move 120 black rhinos to seven project sites so far, greatly increasing their range and security.