WHY SAVE THE RHINO?
THE RHINO SPECIES HAS IMPORTANT ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONS.
Where a rhino lives, an average of 80 times more edible grass species grow, sustaining an average of 130 more mammal species.
Besides their role in supporting the environment, the African rhino species are also culturally revered among many African communities.
There is also an economic imperative to save rhinos, in that they attract visitors to national parks and reserves.
Where a rhino lives, an average of 80 times more edible grass species grow, sustaining an average of 130 more mammal species.
Besides their role in supporting the environment, the African rhino species are also culturally revered among many African communities.
There is also an economic imperative to save rhinos, in that they attract visitors to national parks and reserves.
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The Perfect SymbolIt’s not the actual horn that is powerful – the horn itself is nothing but built-up rhino skin – physically, the horn is worthless.
Symbolically however, the horn is Priceless. |
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It is the rhino’s intimate connection with the earth that makes it a perfect symbol for confidence, assurance, steadiness, and sure-footedness
Simply put, the rhino is a creature of substance, stamina, solidity, and explosive power |
THE WILD AND FREE APPROACH
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Status Quo
Rhino poaching threatens far more than rhino populations. As commercial poachers become better armed and more sophisticated in their tactics, park rangers follow suit, and vice versa. Hence, a violent, intensifying cycle of militarization unfolds, with rhinos, poachers and rangers all caught in the crossfire.. |
WE ENAGE WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES
OUR FIRST PRIORITY IS TO PROTECT THE RHINO,
BY ENGAGING WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES LIVING AROUND THE NATIONAL PARKS,
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THE COMMUNITIES ARE THE MOST CRUCIAL CHANGE AGENTS IN CONSERVATION
WE SUPPORT ANTI-POACHING RANGERS
OUR SECOND APPROACH IS TO
ASSIST THE RANGERS ON THE GROUND
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Military anti-poaching efforts are holding the line and must be supported,
however Wild and Free Foundation believes the voices of local communities are the key to conservation in the future.
Wild and Free Foundation is working in communities where rhino poachers live
to create new activities and opportunities other than poaching.
We believe local people who live in or near wildlife reserves are the most important change agents in conservation.
to create new activities and opportunities other than poaching.
We believe local people who live in or near wildlife reserves are the most important change agents in conservation.