"Rhino Rescue Project... an out-of-the-box solution to an out-of-control problem." We have pioneered what we believe to be one of, if not the only, proactive initiatives to combat the scourge of rhino poaching in South Africa. We … Read More >>
Rhino Rescue Project
Proactive Poaching Prevention
About the Project
How It Works
To devalue the horn, it is treated by infusing it with a compound made up of ectoparasiticides and indelible dye that contaminates the horn and renders it useless for ornamental or medicinal use. A full DNA sample is harvested and … Read More >>
Meet the Team
The core team of the Rhino Rescue Project consists of co-founders Dr. Charles van Niekerk and Dr. Lorinda Hern as well as technician Dean Riley-Hawkins and assistant, Dr. Shaun Beverley. In addition, we work with a … Read More >>
How You Can Help
Whilst most horn infusions are paid for by rhino owners themselves, many provincial - and municipal parks that house rhinos do not have the funding to either adequately protect them or to pay for horn infusions. We have … Read More >>