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Run wild for rhinos
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Why are we running?
Rhinos are fast disappearing from the wild. Without urgent, international action they could be gone within a generation. The two African rhino species – black rhino and white rhino – have both increased in numbers in recent years thanks to successful conservation efforts, especially in South Africa. Indeed, the white rhino has been brought back from the brink of extinction. However, both species are again at risk due to a huge surge in poaching to meet demand for illegal rhino horn, primarily in Asia. Countries and conservationists are stepping up their efforts but record numbers of rhinos are currently being killed. At this point I want to reiterate the fact that rhino horn is just keratin, the same substance our hair and nails consist of. It has no magical or healing properties and no-one needs rhino horn except a rhino!
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Why Rhinos matter:
Addo2Fish - Bushman's N2 Underpass
Addo2Fish - Bushman's N2 Underpass
Rhinos are keystone species and have been around for millions of years and play a crucial role in their ecosystem. They’re important grazers, consuming large amounts of vegetation, which helps shape the African landscape. This benefits other animals and keeps a healthy balance within the ecosystem.
Local people also depend on the natural r
Rhinos are keystone species and have been around for millions of years and play a crucial role in their ecosystem. They’re important grazers, consuming large amounts of vegetation, which helps shape the African landscape. This benefits other animals and keeps a healthy balance within the ecosystem.
Local people also depend on the natural resources within rhino habitat for food, fuel and income. As one of Africa’s ‘big five’, rhinos are a popular sight for tourists. Ecotourism can be an important source of income for local people.
By protecting our rhinos, we’re helping to conserve their habitat for the benefit of people and wildlife, helping support local communities and making sure natural resources are available for generations to come.
Addo2Fish - Bushman's N2 Underpass
Addo2Fish - Bushman's N2 Underpass
Addo2Fish - Bushman's N2 Underpass
Global warming is fast reaching a point of no return, we have a limited time to take action to turn the tide against an unsustainable planet and an ever more severe extinction crisis. We need to be moved to take action now to have a planet to hand over to an environmetally conscious and connected generation. We must inspire the future an
Global warming is fast reaching a point of no return, we have a limited time to take action to turn the tide against an unsustainable planet and an ever more severe extinction crisis. We need to be moved to take action now to have a planet to hand over to an environmetally conscious and connected generation. We must inspire the future and be proud of the legacy we pass on. 30 years of conservation and biosphere restoration success in the Eastern Cape is under threat due to the impact of covid on tourism. Through the Addo2Fish Marathon you will support the reserves in the area during a very tough time, and be part of a brighter future for Eastern Cape conservation with the mega reserve initiative underway. When you are Running to Restore, you will be taking the first steps to restoring the biodiversity and free movement of the animals of the Addo2Fish conservation landscape - between the Addo National Park and the Great Fish Nature Reserve.