Translocation may outfox poachers, but it takes its toll on rhinos
On such journeys the animals experience physical exertion similar to that experienced by marathon runners, study finds
20 December 2022 - 20:46
While translocation to safer environments lowers the threat of rhinos being poached, we now better understand how being transported can be detrimental to their health...
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