The day the white rhino farm in South Africa found a new owner
One of the largest white rhino farms in the world, located in South Africa, has finally been sold after months of searching for a new owner. The NGO African Park, based in Johannesburg and specialized in the management of national parks on the continent, has decided to take over this breeding which is home to nearly 2,000 white rhinos, a species threatened with extinction.
The man behind this exceptional breeding is John Hume, a South African businessman who has invested much of his fortune in the Platinum Rhino Project, ensuring the conservation of this population of white rhinos for nearly fifteen years. . However, the costs related to security and the fight against poaching have become too high for him.
Despite his efforts to lift the international ban on the sale of rhinoceros horn, John Hume has failed to find a lasting solution. Faced with this financial impasse, the intervention of African Parks appeared to be a godsend, after an unsuccessful auction starting at 10 million dollars. The NGO, although it is criticized for its sometimes heavy-handed methods, already manages around twenty parks on behalf of African governments.
The amount of African Parks’ offer has not been disclosed, but it is stressed that it is a “moral obligation” to take care of these rhinos. The organization intends to put in place a plan over the next ten years to reintroduce the animals into the wild, without specifying the specific areas.
This new acquisition by African Parks raises many issues. On the one hand, it offers a prospect of safeguarding a species in danger of extinction. On the other hand, it raises questions about the sustainability and effectiveness of the conservation measures put in place. It is essential to closely monitor the evolution of this situation and to assess the impact of these actions on the population of white rhinos and their natural environment.
In conclusion, the sale of the white rhinoceros farm in South Africa to the NGO African Parks marks an important step in the preservation of this endangered species. However, much more needs to be done to ensure a sustainable future for these majestic animals. The international community, African governments and conservation organizations must continue to work together to fight poaching and preserve our planet’s biodiversity