Rhisotope
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The Rhisotope Project was created to significantly reduce rhino poaching through the application of nuclear science techniques.
South Africa
Joined April 2021
The Rhisotope Team experienced a surreal and emotional day as they achieved a significant milestone. After three years of meticulous and dedicated hard work, #TheRhisotopeProject at Wits university has successfully inserted low doses of #radioisotopes into 20 live #rhinoceros.
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☢️🦏Inyectan material radiactivo en los cuernos de rinocerontes para evitar la caza. Así, los cuernos sonarían en los pasos fronterizos mediante detectores de radiación y evitaría el tráfico. El material radiactivo no daña al animal porque está en pequeñas cantidades, aseguraron
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Rhino horns injected with trackable radioactive material to deter smugglers has been developed by @rhisotope and currently is in its final phase of testing.
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Dive into the wild side! Did you know black rhinos are skilled swimmers? 🏊♂️🦏 These majestic creatures navigate water with surprising grace, showcasing their adaptability in the quest for survival. Nature's aquatic adventurers! 💦🌿 #Swim #blackrhino #wildlife #rhino
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“Scientists came a step closer to bringing the species back from the brink of oblivion by performing the first successful embryo transfer in a related white rhino species.” Follow the link below to read more: https://t.co/lRg7xCWQr1
#News #embryo #kenya #northenwhiterhino #IVF
theguardian.com
Technology, viewed as last-ditch insurance policy, this week led to first successful white rhino embryo transfer
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🦏💕 For The Love of Rhinos 💕🦏 Join us on 17 February for our Valentine’s themed fun run event in collaboration with St Stithians collage 🩷🤍❤️ Proceeds go towards our wonderful research partners The Limpopo Rhino Orphanage. #futurewarriors #FunRun #Orphanage #rhino #rhinos
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With temperatures reaching 40 degrees today, Igor the rhino has been staying near the wallowing spot all day! @buffalokloof
#RhinoMudBath #NatureBaths #mud #poaching #conservation #awareness #wildlife #horns #blackrhino #rhinopoaching #rhinos #wild #endangeredspecies #whiterhino
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Did you know? White rhinos have a unique hard ridge in their mouths that helps them graze on grass with ease! 🦏🌾 #WildlifeFacts #RhinoGrazing #Rhinos
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Did you know #elephants stay with their #mothers on average, for 16 years -- just about the same amount of time that human children rely on their parents. For the first two to three years of life, baby elephants are utterly dependent on their mothers for #feeding. 🐘 #KidsCorner
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“Alleged rhino poaching crime boss Elvis 2Bob Mholongo, after his arrest near Vryheid.” Follow the link below to read more: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/tP45zRHaRn
#News #poaching #conservation #awareness #wildlife #horns #blackrhino #rhinopoaching #rhinos #endangeredspecies #whiterhino
news24.com
Elvis '2Bob' Mhlongo, 64, one of South Africa's most wanted alleged rhino poaching syndicate bosses, has been arrested.
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Did you know a python can stretch four times wider than their skulls, this allows them to swallow their pray whole. Their stomach acids will then break the prey down later. 😮🐍 #KidsCorner #TRP #witsforgood #conservation #python #snake #funfact #endangered #mouth #instadaily
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“This strategic action of having 21 rhinos in Loisaba Conservancy aligns with our vision to establish viable habitats, fostering optimal conditions for rhinos to thrive," Kanga said in a statement. Follow the link below to read more: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/Zdy2kQwD9N
#News #rhino
news.cgtn.com
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said on Friday that it plans to translocate 21 female and male black rhinoceros to Loisaba Conservancy, located about 190 kilometers north of the national capital of...
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#Denver has been seen in a new area, outside his normal home range where he was born. Young #whiterhino bulls typically get kicked out of their territory when they reach sexual maturity, which is around 5-7 years old. It is time for Denver to find his own #territory and ladies!
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“A controversial figure in the rhino horn trade debate was arrested last week after more than 20 rhino carcasses were found at his game farm in Limpopo.” Follow the link below to read more: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/r6aGSWWbhu
#News #poaching #wildlifecrime #wildlife #rhino
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Merry Christmas ! Wishing you all the happiness your holiday can hold! 🎄🎅🦏✨ • • #Christmas #TRP #witsforgood #conservation #festive #rhino #funfact #merrychristmas #christmastime #instadaily #santa #naturelovers #endangered #colours #wits #wildlife #wild #education #kids
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Did you know #AfricanPenguins are also called jackass penguins because they emit a loud, braying, donkey-like call. These penguins dig nest-burrows, with guano. #Guano is feces of seabirds and seals. It is the preferred nesting substrate because if protects them from heat stress
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“As at 5 December, the total number of rhinos poached in the province’s reserves this year was 295.” Follow the link below to read more: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/6jcdRlLUyX • • #News #conservation #awareness #wildlife #horns #wildlifecrime #extinction #crime #rhinopoaching #rhinos
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“A seven-year-old girl from Lincolnshire is to do a two-week sponsored walk to help prevent rhino poaching.” 📸: BBC news Follow the link below to read more: ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/WiQnk5l18H • #News #poaching #conservation #awareness #wildlife #horns #wildlifecrime #extinction
bbc.com
Paige will do a two-week sponsored walk to raise money to train anti-poaching dogs.
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A Curious Black rhino cow and calf! Rhinos have poor eyesight but a keen sense of hearing and smell, making them rely heavily on these senses for detecting potential threats or finding food in their surroundings. 🦏 📷 @buffalokloof
#cameratrap #TRP #conservation #wild #rhino
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