>There have been no rhinos in Kidepo Valley National Park since 1983, the result of poaching
>Local wildlife authorities collaborated with multiple conservation groups, including Global Conservation, to relocate some rhinos from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to another sanctuary inside Kidepo Valley National Park
> Poaching remains a problem in Uganda’s protected areas, although enhanced security measures have curbed incidents over the years
>Rhinos are targeted by poachers who kill them because of the high demand for rhino horn products for medicinal and other uses in parts of Asia. Studies indicate that rhino horn products sold through illegal markets sometimes fetch higher prices than gold.
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>There have been no rhinos in Kidepo Valley National Park since 1983, the result of poaching
>Local wildlife authorities collaborated with multiple conservation groups, including Global Conservation, to relocate some rhinos from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to another sanctuary inside Kidepo Valley National Park
> Poaching remains a problem in Uganda’s protected areas, although enhanced security measures have curbed incidents over the years
>Rhinos are targeted by poachers who kill them because of the high demand for rhino horn products for medicinal and other uses in parts of Asia. Studies indicate that rhino horn products sold through illegal markets sometimes fetch higher prices than gold.
sooo… Rhino Season?
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Save the chubby unicorns!