Online: A Conversation with the Mounted Patrol Unit

Home to the largest black rhino population in the world, Namibia is a crucial country for rhino conservation. Following severe poaching losses in the 1980s, black rhinos here have recovered to a population of more than 2,000 today. Yet, the poaching risk remains. Close monitoring is key to ensure the wellbeing of individual rhinos and support the growth of this important population.

The Kunene region – a vast, arid landscape in north west Namibia – is a special place for black rhinos. Uniquely adapted to the desert habitat, black rhinos here are spread out far and wide, often living in areas inaccessible by car. Finding these rhinos and checking in on their health and behaviour is, therefore, extremely difficult.

During this exclusive online talk, we were joined by members of Save the Rhino Trust Namibia‘s Team, understanding how some four-legged friends are helping them to reach and record more of the incredible rhinos living in the Kunene desert.

Join our CEO, Dr Jo Shaw, to find out more about the Mounted Patrol Unit and how you can help.