Did you know rhinos have been around for 50 million years - way before humans, and even woolly mammoths? But here’s the kicker: saving rhinos doesn’t just help rhinos. Protecting them means preserving entire ecosystems - from birds and bugs to forests and grasslands! Comment a rhino emoji down below and check our website for more stories! #ConservationFrontlines #SaveTheRhino #LivingFossil #WildlifeConservation #BiodiversityMatters #RhinoFacts | Conservation Frontlines

Save our Rhino! Rhino dehorning is not a pleasant thing to witness. Just the mention of it evokes a sense of brutality. It is a sad reality that in order to help save rhino species from the threat of poaching, the pre-emptive removal of their horns in a safe, controlled manner has become one of the necessary and highly effective management tools for conservationists to deter poachers. Bhejane students getting hands-on experience helping @bonamanzigamereserve to protect rhino from poachers. @kirk

Dehorning a rhino might look confronting, but Australian wildlife vet Chloe Buiting says it’s key to saving the animal from extinction. Dr Buiting has been working in South Africa to help save the rhino, a dangerous effort which involves riding in helicopters and dodging armed poachers, all in the name of conservation. To hear her full conversation with ABC Radio Melbourne presenter Ali Moore, head to the ABC Listen App. #rhino #rhinoceros #conservation #vet #southafrica #abc #radio #interview |