RHINO MAN | Official Teaser 1 - Ranger Anton Mzimba Laments Rhino Poaching

As we continue to touch train Mick the rhino calf, he’s getting ready to join the rest of the herd out in the paddocks. There were once as few as 100 southern white rhinos remaining in the wild, but thanks to conservation efforts they have made a huge comeback. We’ll continue to safeguard his species at the Zoo, while restoring the populations of other types of rhino out in the field, like black and greater one-horned rhinos, through our ZSL conservation work. | Whipsnade Zoo

🦏 At least 566 rhinos were poached in Africa in 2023, equating to the loss of one rhino every 16 hours, on average. As we recognise World Rhino Day this September, it’s a stark reminder of the need for ongoing efforts to protect these iconic animals. 📊 While rhino poaching has increased over the last four years, conservation efforts are making progress, and populations are growing. By the end of 2022, global rhino numbers reached 27,000. In fact, Southern white rhino numbers increased for the