South Africa Sends 10 Black Rhinos to Mozambique in Landmark Conservation Effort
Ten critically endangered black rhinos have been successfully translocated from South Africa’s Ithala Game Reserve to Zinave National Park in Mozambique, marking a major step towards restoring a species locally extinct for five decades. The rhinos – five male and five female – were donated by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in partnership with Mozambique’s National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and Peace Parks Foundation, with funding support from the UK’s People’s Postcode Lottery.
The goal is to establish a viable breeding population and boost Zinave’s status as Mozambique’s only 'big five' national park. With 37 rhinos already thriving since the initiative began in 2022, the latest translocation enhances conservation and biodiversity in the region. The operation complied fully with international CITES regulations and was conducted with support from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment and Border Management Authority. The conservation milestone is part of broader efforts to rewild endangered species and strengthen transboundary ecological development in southern Africa.
Source: SA News
