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Ambition and Controversy: John Hume’s Rhino Legacy

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John Hume built the world’s largest private sanctuary for white rhinos in South Africa, hoping to save them by legally selling their horns like a renewable resource. His bold idea mixed business with conservation, drawing attention and hope. But soon, his plans were shadowed by serious legal troubles, with accusations that rhino horns were secretly smuggled to illegal markets. This sparked a fierce debate about whether treating wild animals like commodities helps or harms their survival. Hume’s story remains a powerful and complicated example of ambition clashing with the risks of exploiting nature.

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From Mountains to Milk: Mackenzie Knott’s Climb for South Africa’s Orphaned Rhinos

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Mackenzie Knott climbs some of South Africa’s highest mountains to help orphaned rhinos. These young rhinos, left without mothers because of poaching, need lots of special milk to survive. By taking on tough challenges like the 13 Peaks Challenge, Mackenzie raises money to buy milk and care for them. Her climbs turn fitness into a powerful way to protect these vulnerable animals and inspire others to join the fight. Every step she takes helps give rhino calves a chance to live and grow strong.

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A Beacon of Hope: Rising Rhino Population in Africa Amid Poaching Crisis

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In a world facing the severe consequences of biodiversity loss, it’s encouraging to witness a rare sign of recovery for an endangered species. The African rhino, which has been a prime target of relentless poaching for decades, has recently shown a promising resurgence. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 2021 marked a notable increase in rhino numbers throughout Africa, bringing the first piece of “good news” for these extraordinary animals in ten years.

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A Young Trailblazer on a Mission to Save Rhinos

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Mackenzie Knott, a 10yearold girl from Rallim Preparatory School in Cape Town, South Africa, is on a mission to save rhinos. With her adventurous spirit and compassionate heart, she has found a unique way to contribute to rhino conservation. Mackenzie is a crosscountry runner and mountain trail enthusiast, and she has surmounted the challenging 13 Peaks Challenge to raise funds for orphaned baby rhinos under the care of Rhino Connect NPO.

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Saving the Rhino: The Story of John Hume’s Farm

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South African entrepreneur John Hume has been on a decadeslong mission to save the white rhino from extinction. Hume’s private farm, a conservation area for rhinos for 30 years, houses 2,000 of these majestic creatures. However, factors such as poaching and climate change have made it possible for Hume to continue with funding. As a result, he has decided to auction off his farm and its rhinos in the hopes that a new owner will continue his conservation efforts.