Ongoing rhino dehorning and trimming projects protect against poaching
Did you know that rhino horns grow like all keratin? Rhino horns need trimming every 12-18 months and it's not a small job, involving a full team of vets, trackers, helicopter pilots, rangers and special tools.
We are grateful for ongoing donations to WWA which means we are able to fund horn trimming projects. Our first May 2023 donation saw three rhino horn trims take place. Here's an insider look into of one of the trims with Michael Rae and guide colleague Gavin Sims with the rhino above.
Click on the images in the gallery for more and watch our "live" update below.
Ongoing donations ensure that more trims can take place on an ongoing basis.
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LATEST PROJECT UPDATES:
Feb 2025: Two rhino horn trims have taken place already this year (2025), with our heartfelt thanks to clients of Rae Safaris.
Dec 2024: Two rhino dehornings were sponsored thanks to generous friends of Worth Wild Africa.
Dec 2023: As of July, $9000 had been put into this project since inception in 2022, funding a total of four dehornings in 2023.
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