Question NW754 to the Minister of Environmental Affairs
06 April 2017 - NW754
Topham , Mr B to ask the Minister of Environmental Affairs
(a) What is the total number of orphaned rhinos that were sent to orphanages in (i) 2015 and (ii) 2016, (b) to which orphanages were they sent and (c) where are the facilities located?
Reply:
(a)
(i) In 2015 a total of nine rhinos (8 white and 1 black) were sent to rhino orphanages outside the Kruger National Park. Six of the white rhino calves and 1 black rhino calf are currently still alive.
(ii) In 2016 a total of 21 white rhino orphans were rescued in 2016 of which 19 are still alive.
(b) The rhino orphans are currently kept at rhino holding facilities in the Kruger National Park and an external rhino rehabilitation centre.
(c) We cannot share locations of these rhino holding facilities for security reasons.
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