Conservation Across Africa: Relocating 2,000 Southern White Rhinos with Donovan Jooste
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Episode 2 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks
In this episode, we sit down with Donovan Jooste, Rhino Rewilding Project Manager at African Parks, to explore the groundbreaking Rhino Rewild Project.
In September 2023, African Parks acquired the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation—securing the land, equipment, and all 2,000 southern white rhinos, representing nearly 15% of the global population. Now, they’re working to rewild these rhinos and translocate them to secure, well-managed protected areas across Africa over the next decade.
🎯 Goal: Translocate up to 300 rhinos per year
🌍 Timeline: 10 years
🦏 Mission: Rewild 2,000 rhinos and restore balance to Africa’s ecosystems
Tune in to hear how this bold conservation plan is unfolding, the challenges of large-scale translocation, and what it takes to give these iconic animals a second chance in the wild.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=v7RR2AyNHTQA4LbO
Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/
African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/
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Listen to Episode 1 of the Series: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AyFgQRG53BnSzVR9sVUKD?si=sB1Z7WKwT_q4JZleJbs-Yw
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