This is what they did to My Rhino

[Bill Nuttall]

Thank you so much for caring, Keith and Bill.

Bill, I share your pain and also passion when it comes to wildlife. I am acutely aware that Chinese crime syndicates are partly responsible for the killing of our rhino, but I would be careful when passing generalised statements. Since I have met a number of Chinese people who really care about conservation and really try to make a difference.

Warmest regards,

Gabriela, whilst I respect fully what you say

I spent 10 years regularly visiting Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan ........ I have met many people

I could extend my criticism of the Chinese into many similar areas, shark fins, in your own country, Ivory, Tiger and other animal bones and the way they treat animals in their own country, China. I am not against killing animals humanely for human consumption ..... but google Chinese Dog Eating festivals if you are not aware of them.

These "crime syndicates" exist to serve the demand that there is China, and elsewhere in Asia, by millions and millions of ordinary people for such "products" - blame them not the hunters ......... this traditional demand can only be stopped by actions from governments

We can all send our £'s, $'s ZAR's and Euros ..... but is the situation getting any better? ... I think not!!!

 

[Gabriela Plesea]

Copy that, Bill. But before I blame outsiders I blame my own government who does so little to protect the species. We could do so much more - just look at Botswana, they have a "shoot to kill" policy and not losing any rhino. In South Africa the funds are there, but I am told the money is used by authorities to buy fancy vehicles to drive around with and equipment that hardly gets used. It's all a show and very few people really care. Too much money is spent on meetings and travelling and overtime allowances and all that. It is a shame we have to send our rhino to other countries, in order to save them.

Too painful a subject and I am afraid I am the one who started and encouraged it, so my apologies to the viewers. Back to the images Bill, I am interested whether this sequence actually works for you, kindly let me have your comments and suggestions?

Kind regards,

 

[Bill Nuttall]

Copy that, Bill. But before I blame outsiders I blame my own government who does so little to protect the species. We could do so much more - just look at Botswana, they have a "shoot to kill" policy and not losing any rhino. In South Africa the funds are there, but I am told the money is used by authorities to buy fancy vehicles to drive around with and equipment that hardly gets used. It's all a show and very few people really care. Too much money is spent on meetings and travelling and overtime allowances and all that. It is a shame we have to send our rhino to other countries, in order to save them.

Too painful a subject and I am afraid I am the one who started and encouraged it, so my apologies to the viewers. Back to the images Bill, I am interested whether this sequence actually works for you, kindly let me have your comments and suggestions?

Kind regards,

Thanks Gabriela and I am sorry for expressing my opinion in this way

It is difficult to provide C & C from the usual standpoints on your image

what I first notice is that the horns were "hacked" off with a Machete and not cut off with a chain saw which seem to be becoming more popular.

your images do illustrate the situation well and should be posted as widely as possible - the first two images in particular

every year I see more and more Rhinos (in captivity - i.e. Game Reserves) with their horns cut back - I suppose that is one way to deter along with dyeing the horn ....... but it looks a never ending battle and the Black Rhino will soon be extinct in the wild

Good luck

 

[arash_hazeghi]

poor creature, really saddens me. You should post these all over the internet.

unfortunately I can't imagine how this will stop before they become extinct. The only possible way is to have a large military force like the US marines with shoot to kill standing orders to protect these rhinos.

 

[Gabriela Plesea]

Dearest Arash,

Thank you from the heart for viewing and sharing your thoughts. I too believe the US marines would be more than able to prevent rhino slaughter. But someone must take that decision, make the call, ask for help. Unfortunately the Park authorities are part of the problem here. So is our government. Some individuals are directly involved, others just benefit from the situation. The rest simply do not care.

What I would like to see is those poachers wounded and tied to their victims. The hyenas would take care of them during the night. It is what they deserve. I do realise this might sound harsh to some who are reading this thread. But so is the sight of a baby rhino trying to suckle from its dead mother.

Warmest regards,