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Saturday, October 2 • 9:15am - 9:45am
Rhino Recovery Fund

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The Rhino Recovery Fund (RRF) launched in mid-2020 to protect rhinos from wildlife crime and restore their landscapes, while also improving the health of rhino populations and benefiting local people. Rhinos once roamed Africa and Asia in abundant numbers, but the illegal horn trade and rampant habitat loss have caused their populations to shrink dramatically. The RRF funds projects that aim to stop rhino poaching, curb the demand for their horns, and both protect and restore their natural habitats. Through the joint efforts of conservationists and local communities, rhinos can reclaim their lands and recover their numbers. In its first few months, the RRF has already supported nine projects in six countries and disbursed over $908,000 for rhino recovery.
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avatar for Dr. Markus Hofmeyr

Dr. Markus Hofmeyr

Director, Rhino Recovery Fund
Dr. Markus Hofmeyr graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Pretoria in 1994. He worked as an exotic animal vet until 1995, when he joined the North West Parks and Tourism Board as a field ecologist for Madikwe Game Reserve. From there, he went to Kruger National Park in... Read More →
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Richard Moller

CEO, Tsavo Trust
Richard Moller is a proud Kenyan citizen who has lived in the Tsavo region since 2010. He has over 27 years of direct wildlife conservation experience in Kenya, including wildlife capture and translocation and over 5,000 hours bush piloting. Richard holds the rank of Inspector in... Read More →
avatar for Joseph Kyalo Kimaile

Joseph Kyalo Kimaile

Head of Monitoring, Tsavo Trust
Joseph Kyalo Kimaile joined the Tsavo Trust as Head of Monitoring for their Big Tusker Project. He is responsible for coordinating the Big Tusker ground monitoring unit in collaboration with the Tsavo Research Centre. He has a degree in Wildlife Management from the University of Eldoret... Read More →

Saturday October 2, 2021 9:15am - 9:45am PDT
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