Rhino Revolution Searching for new solutions

by Walker, Anton; Walker, Clive

• ISBN13: 9781431425686
• ISBN10: 1431425680
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-01-03
• Publisher: Jacana Media

Summary

The rhino war in South Africa has entered its 10th year, and last year saw 662 rhino killed in Kruger alone—and over 1,000 in total for South Africa. This book discusses corruption and the criminal justice system, the need for more community engagement, and the costs of protection. It also looks at how far we have come since the rhino wars in the 1980s and the rhino trade debate.

Rhino Revolution testifies to the excellent conservation work that is being undertaken by the state and the private sector in security, tourism, community involvement, and environmental education, as well as NGO support. The book includes magnificent photographs and afterwords by John Hanks and Yolan Friedmann.

Author Biography

Clive Walker founded the Endangered Wildlife Trust in 1973, and he co-founded the Rhino and Elephant Foundation and the African Rhino Owners Association, and served on the IUCN African Rhino Specialist Group for close on 14 years. Anton Walker grew up at Lapalala Wilderness where his parents Clive and Conita Walker assisted the late Dale Parker in the establishment of the reserve. Today he is the general manager of the 45,000 hectare sanctuary.