Following the export of 42 white rhinos from Namibia to the USA in a private sale, the environment ministry last week said it aims to introduce stricter exporting regulations. The 42 white rhinos, purchased from Kifaru Luxury Lodge and Bush Camp near Outjo, landed safely in Texas, USA, after being airlifted from Hosea Kutako Airport and transported on a Boeing 747. Jaco Muller from Kifaru Lodge and the Rhino Momma Project confirmed the sale, telling Kosmos 94.1 in an interview that the animals were purchased from him by a wildlife trader with an American agent and would be sold to three different buyers. Romeo Muyunda, spokesperson for the environment ministry, confirmed last week that the ministry had authorised the export of the white rhinos. "In this regard, we want to clarify the misconceptions that may have been created. We wish to point out and make it clear to the public that the rhinos that are sold are not government-owned but rather privately owned." Muyunda said in Namibia the law makes provision for any private person to buy and sell white rhinos, provided it is in line with regulations and the law.