Translocating black rhinos via helicopter has transformed conservation practices, allowing for the safe transport of these endangered animals from poaching threats. The process involves immobilizing the rhino with a tranquilizer, microchipping it for tracking, and then lifting it via helicopter, which avoids the discomfort of overland transport. The World Wildlife Foundation's project has successfully increased the black rhino population, with airlifts deemed critical for reaching inaccessible areas. With only 6,500 black rhinos remaining globally, these efforts are vital for their survival.
First, the rhino is immobilized with a tranquilizer dart. After microchipping the behemoth to track it, a ground team ties straps around each of its four ankles.
Using them has 'revolutionized the world of rhino conservation,' according to Ursina Rusch, population manager for the World Wildlife Foundation's South Africa Black Rhino Range Expansion Project.
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