Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Forget Pink Elephants watch the Rhinos fly

Fly me to the moon let me sing among those stars let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars

Airlifting a rhinoceros by its ankles might not sound like the most humane of acts, but in this situation, it's saving the critically endangered species.

The World Wildlife Fund and and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife's Black Rhino Range Expansion Project successfully transported its seventh black rhino population, using seemingly unconventional means. The immense trip transported 19 of the animals 1,500 km across South Africa to a secret new location in Limpopo province.

The technique, which produced these amazing photos below, actually helps to move the large beasts safely and effectively with a lot less stress to the animal.

 Black rhino being transported by helicopter to an awaiting land vehicle. The helicopter trip lasts less than 10 minutes and enables a darted rhino to be removed from difficult and dangerous terrain. The sleeping animals suffer no ill effect. Green Renaissance - www.greenrenaissance.co.za





Dr Jacques Flamand of WWF's Black Rhino Range Expansion Project has just administered the antidote to wake up a black rhino which has just been released on to a new home after an epic 1500 kilometre journey. Green Renaissance - www.greenrenaissance.co.za

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