Rhino Conservation

Perhaps one of Africa's most iconic creatures, the rhino is a must-see on any wildlife enthusiast's checklist. Sadly, however, these magnificent animals are endangered, and this issue is getting increasingly worse. With white rhino populations only numbering 20,000 and black rhino numbers at an all-time low of around 5,000 - the issue is becoming critical.

In 2017, more than 1,000 rhinos were poached from the wild in South Africa alone, and the number continues to increase across Africa. The key reason behind this is the astronomical price of rhino horn. Amazingly, it can reach $100,000 a kilogram on the black market (with a rhino horn weighing in on average between 1-3 kg), rivalling, if not overtaking, the price of gold, platinum and other hugely lucrative industries. This is just one of the many reasons that rhino conservation is more important now than ever before, and with The Great Projects, you can play your part in this. 

Rhino conservation projects are, therefore, critical in combating this tragedy, and the rhinos need your help on the front line! You could contribute to rhino conservation in a number of ways - whether it be notching and monitoring, or game capture and care, every little helps!

So, take a look at the projects we have on offer, and we can help you start your rhino conservation journey today!