Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife

by African Conservation Trust
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Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife
Project Rhino K9 Unit: Defending African Wildlife

Project Report | Dec 20, 2024
Thank You for Supporting Our Mission in 2024

By Kira Macdougall | Project Rhino & African Conservation Trust

Dear friends and supporters

Thank you for your ongoing support this year, we are truly grateful for your continued commitment to our cause. Here is a quick snapshot of what we have been doing in the past few months:

Anti-Poaching and Community Protection

Both the Zululand Anti-Poaching Wing (ZAP-Wing) and Project Rhino K9-Unit have been on high alert as the festive season is synonymous with increased criminal activity, there has also been an increase in dog poachers and snaring. The K9-Unit continue to remove an average of 112 snares per month on patrol, whilst a typical aerial patrol by our BushCat fixed-wing will last between two to three hours, the majority over adjacent Private Game Reserves.

Education and Awareness

  • School Educational Events: Richard, our Rhino Art facilitator, has led successful educational events at schools near Loziba, Nambiti, and Tembe Wildlife Reserves. He also assisted in facilitating an Environmental Club Camp at Mkhuze Game Reserve, hosted by Wildlife ACT, inspiring the next generation to view conservation as both a responsibility and a proud part of their heritage.
  • Future Rhino Project: Over the past year, several schools across KwaZulu-Natal have participated in the Future Rhino project, hand-decorating life-size rhino wire frames. Currently, 14 of these beautifully decorated rhinos are on display at the Festival of Lights in Durban, a popular outdoor trail celebrating the Festive season. Each rhino features an accompanying message from its school, showcasing the students' dedication to conservation.
  • Global Awareness Efforts: Grant, one of Project Rhino’s directors, recently completed a trip to the USA, where he sought to raise awareness about Project Rhino and wildlife conservation on an international stage.

Cultural and Sporting Events

  • September – World Rhino Month: A highlight was the Run for Rangers, whereby the K9-Unit, alongside friends and supporters, demonstrated solidarity with rangers across Africa by running 21 km, carrying 22 kg of equipment. Additionally, we attended the FESPA Africa Expo in Johannesburg, and schools in KwaZulu-Natal participated in our Civvies Day for Schools campaign, raising awareness and support.
  • October: Rafikis Restaurant in Hluhluwe hosted a Women’s 6.5 km Fun Run to raise funds and awareness for conservation.
  • Future Events: Looking ahead, we are excited to host a music festival in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal on 01 February, featuring four popular South African musical artists. We anticipate this will be a fantastic event to kickstart the new year. Additional events include an online art auction, and ocean swimming event.

For more information on our projects and events, please follow our social media pages. Your continued support makes all of this possible.

We wish you a wonderful festive season and a prosperous New Year.

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African Conservation Trust

Location: Hillcrest - South Africa
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Chris Galliers
Hillcrest , South Africa

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