Protecting iconic wildlife species
![Save the Rhino Trust Namibia Rangers and Guides](/media/dz5id2yo/rhino-trekking.jpg?rmode=crop&width=480&height=480)
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The problem
Species that destroy livelihoods or have a high commercial value in the illegal wildlife trade are killed.
![Wilderness Impact Protect Hwange Scorpions](/media/s2npedsv/wilderness-impact-protect.jpg?rmode=crop&rxy=0.462406015037594%2C0.37030075187969924&width=288&height=386)
The cause
Destruction of property or loss of life due to wildlife, with little economic incentive to protect species.
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The solution
A simple, but highly effective approach, that fosters a newfound, locally-grown pro-rhino attitude.
Our approach to solving it
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Our results and progress
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2012
Project start date
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235%
Conservancy revenue increase
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16000
Rhino experience guests involved
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245%
Ranger numbers increase
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