‘Scrapping’ rhino causes major mobilisation
RCB’s dedicated team is on-call 24/7. So when reports of an injured rhino came in late on Saturday evening, we rallied the troops and were ready to track down the animal at dawn the next day.
Caught on camera! RCB deploys intelligent cameras to protect rhinos
Thanks to funding from the Born Free Foundation and Remembering Rhinos book campaign, this summer, RCB will install an intelligent network of state-of-the-art camera traps to keep Botswana’s rhinos even safer.
The amazing story of Valentine
Map Ives recalls the excitement of seeing one of the first white rhino calves born in the Delta. An experience only topped by seeing that calf again – now a magnificent young bull – in April. Read about this incredible reunion here…
RCB’s rhino protection dog, Savas, takes his first helicopter flight
Savas, one of RCB’s two new rhino protection dogs, recently passed a critical phase in his training when he took his first helicopter flight ahead of his deployment to Botswana this summer.
Operation Rhino Recovery is a success
When black and white rhinos are relocated to Botswana, these pioneering individuals are understandably keen to learn about their new home and often roam around, covering great distances, before settling down. Find out what happens when one of them wanders off into trouble…
RCB is running for rhinos!
Four people are about to do something that’s either totally crazy or totally awesome, depending on your point of view. They’re going to run the Virgin Money London Marathon for Rhino Conservation Botswana (RCB) and for wild rhinos. Join them on their journey…
2017 – another great year for rhinos
Dear friends,
2017 has been a year of mixed fortunes for rhinos. Though RCB is achieving more for rhino conservation in Botswana than we ever thought possible, elsewhere the number of rhinos being killed is still alarmingly high.
That’s why RCB’s work in Botswana is more important than ever. For the rhinos’ security, I can’t share the number of young born this year, but we’re proud that Botswana’s rhino numbers are increasing steadily. When other populations are in decline, every precious rhino calf is a cause for celebration – and a vital contribution to the world’s population.
Read more about our rhino successes in 2017…
Walk for Rhinos is a triumph – for people and rhinos!
Earlier this year, a great thing happened – a local man called Kane Motswana decided to walk the length of the Okavango Delta for rhino conservation. Join him on his incredible journey…
New rhino monitoring plane reaches places other aircraft cannot go
Rhino Conservation Botswana (RCB) is the proud owner of a shiny green and tan Aviat Husky A-1C plane. This versatile and nimble little aircraft is specially designed for getting in and out of hard-to-access places, so it’s perfect for helping us to monitor and protect Botswana’s rhinos across the vast and sometimes inaccessible wetlands of the Okavango Delta.
Whirlwind white rhino tagging operation is a success
In August, Rhino Conservation Botswana (RCB) completed a whirlwind operation to fit tracking devices on white rhinos living in the Okavango Delta, in order to keep these precious animals safe.
The intense three-day operation was carried out by a small, but highly skilled team, and included a few surprises…