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Rhino Relocation
Endangered black rhinos returned to Mozambique after 50 years . Ten critically endangered black rhinos have been translocated from South Africa to Mozambique in a major conservation project, supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.
The five males and five females have joined 37 other rhinos already introduced at the Zinave National Park.
The initiative is part of efforts to secure the first founder population of black rhinos, since the species became locally extinct 50 years ago.
The rhinos were donated by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in South Africa, working with Mozambique's National Administration for Conservation Areas (ANAC) and the charity Peace Parks Foundation, with the support of funding raised by Postcode Lottery players.
Dr Dion George, South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, said: "This is a significant conservation success. Establishing new founder populations is one of many critical interventions to secure the future of these species."
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Peace Parks Foundation received £800,000 in funding, raised by our players, towards the translocation of ten more black rhinos to ZinaveThe first rhinos were successfully translocated from South Africa to Zinave National Park in 2022, in the longest road transfer of rhinos ever undertaken.
It marked the beginning of Mozambique's efforts to rebuild white and black rhino populations in the country.
Peace Parks Foundation received £800,000 in funding raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery towards the translocation of ten more black rhinos to Zinave, which enabled this critical next phase to take place.
Werner Myburgh, CEO of Peace Parks Foundation, said: "Our sincere appreciation goes to the players of People's Postcode Lottery for making this possible. Without their continued and unwavering support, groundbreaking conservation restoration success stories such as these will simply not be possible.
"The extensive rewilding and restoration programme at Zinave has transformed the landscape and breathed new life into the park for the benefit of both people and nature."
The longer-term aim is to rewild the park to create a healthy ecosystem by introducing viable wildlife populations, attracting tourists and supporting the livelihoods of local communities living around the park. To date, 2,540 game animals representing 16 different species have been introduced to Zinave.
Clara Govier, Managing Director at People's Postcode Lottery, said: "Supporting the rewilding of critically endangered species like the black rhino is at the heart of what we believe in - creating lasting impact for people and planet. I am delighted that players of People's Postcode Lottery have been able to support Peace Parks Foundation.
"This historic translocation to Zinave National Park simply wouldn't have happened without player-raised funding. It's a powerful example of what we can achieve when we come together across borders to restore nature and protect our shared future."
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