Title:
Anti-poacher on a mission to ramp up rhino protection
Author(s):
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:

In the Eastern Cape, Justin Terblanche is known for his love of rhinos. The anti-poacher shares that he's known as the 'Rhino Whisperer' in the area and that his life's mission lies in protecting the gentle giants who once roamed the Earth with far more freedom and in far greater numbers. "Losing [rhinos] would leave an irreplaceable void in the natural world," says Justin. "If we don’t act now, future generations may never see a rhino roaming wild." Working at Lombardini Game Farm, Justin has seen first-hand the impact of poaching. The land was once home to 19 rhinos. Now, there are only four. Justin's NPC, Rhino Whisperers, is one of the many groups in South Africa fighting to keep rhinos from being reduced to text in history books. For him, like many other anti-poachers and conservationists, every single rhino counts more than ever.

Series Title:
GoodThingsGuy
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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