Trip of a Lifetime Another successful year is in the books for Dr. Diana, Veterinary Conservation Coalition, and the lucky attendees in 2024. Two groups of travelers made the trip from various locations around the U.S., meeting up on the East Coast, before leaving on a flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. Embarking
Each species plays a role in the ecosystem, contributing to the balance and functioning of the planet. Rhinos are herbivores; cheetahs and wild dogs are hunters; hyenas and vultures are scavengers. This provides stability and resilience to the African ecosystem. The main threats to wildlife include poaching and illegal wildlife trade, habitat
A 2022 study in Namibia found no long-term side effects and no population productivity changes in a study of black rhino as a result of dehorning.
“Three rhinos are killed at Kruger National Park every day,” she said. “If we can bring awareness to these endangered animals, all the better.”
