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Press Releases | 15 April 2020
One of Five Eastern Black Rhinos Brought to Akagera From European Zoos Has Died
Source: African Parks & RDB & EAZA | 2 minute readKigali, Rwanda, 15 April 2020: The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), African Parks and the Government of Rwanda sadly confirm that one of...
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Press Releases | 24 June 2019
Government of Rwanda, African Parks and EAZA Safely Translocate Rhinos from Europe to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park
Source: RDB, AMC, EAZA, Dvůr Králové, African Parks | 8 minute read -
A fitting, natural home
Source: The New Times“Home sweet home” is an old English expression of a great sense of gratification to be back home, especially after protracted absence.
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Five rhinos resettled in Rwanda from Czech zoo
Source: France 24Five critically endangered eastern black rhinos were on Monday successfully relocated to Rwanda's Akagera National Park after a long journey from the Czech Republic, park...
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Endangered Rhinos Transferred From Europe to Rwanda in Conservation Effort
Source: Yahoo NewsFive rhinos arrived at their new home in Rwanda on June 24 after being moved from a safari park in Czech Republic, officials said.
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5 endangered black rhinos flown from Europe to Rwanda
Source: Anadolu AgencyLargest translocation of rhinos from Europe to Africa, according to officials
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Rwanda receives five critically endangered black rhinos from Europe
Source: XinhuaFive critically endangered black rhinos from Europe safely landed in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, early Monday.
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5 endangered black rhinos relocated from Europe to Rwanda
Source: Washington PostFive critically endangered eastern black rhinos from wildlife parks in three European countries were transported to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park on Monday.
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Rwanda's rhino population grows, tourists expected to increase
Source: ReutersKIGALI (Reuters) - Rhino keepers who successfully delivered five endangered black rhinos to Rwanda spent months hugging and coddling them inside their transport boxes to...
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Rhinos' epic journey to freedom in Rwanda
Source: BBC NewsFive zoo-born eastern black rhinos have been transported from Europe to Africa. The 6,000km (3,700 miles) journey began at Dvur Kralove in Denmark. The zoo-born...
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Press Releases | 20 June 2019
Rhinos to Rwanda: The Largest Ever Transport of Rhinos From Europe to Africa Begins this Sunday
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Historic Rhino Translocation from Europe to Rwanda
Source: African ParksOn Sunday, June 23rd, five endangered Eastern black rhinoceroses will be making a historic journey spanning 6,000 km from Safari Park Dvůr Králové in the...
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Endangered Eastern black rhino from Flamingo Land to be released in Rwanda
Source: The Northern EchoA RHINO who spent her early years in a North Yorkshire zoo will soon run free in Africa as part of a major conservation project.
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The Largest Ever Transport Of Rhinos From Europe To Africa Begins This Sunday
Source: TaarifaOn Sunday, June 23, five critically endangered black rhinos, born and bred in Europe, will be flown 6,000 km to Akagera National Park in Rwanda.
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Flamingo Land rhino part of group heading to Africa
Source: Minster FMA rhino, raised at Flamingo Land in North Yorkshire, will be part of a group of rhinos heading to Africa this weekend.
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Czech rhinos find new home in Rwanda
Source: CGTN AfricaFive critically endangered black rhinos, born and bred in Europe, will be flown 6,000 km to Akagera National Park in Rwanda this Sunday 23, in...
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Endangered Rhinos Ready to Be Sent From Europe to Rwanda
Source: The New York TimesDVUR KRALOVE, Czech Republic — Five critically endangered eastern black rhinos from wildlife parks in three European countries are ready to be transported back to...
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Europe to Rwanda: Black rhinos embark on journey Sunday
Source: The New TimesFive eastern black rhinos which belong to a critically endangered subspecies are set to depart Czech Republic on Sunday for a 30 hour flight to...
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Videos | 23 May 2017
Rhinos Return to Rwanda
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Videos | 01 October 2017
Rwanda Black Rhino Relocation The Return of an Icon
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Videos | 15 October 2017
The Remarkable Journey to Restore Rhinos to Rwanda
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Press Releases | 22 September 2017
First Wild Rhino Born in Rwanda in Over a Decade
Source: African Parks | 5 minute readThe first wild rhino calf to be born in Rwanda in over a decade has been confirmed by Akagera National Park, four months after 18...
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Statement from the CEO
Source: Peter FearnheadStatement from the CEO
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Press Releases | 22 May 2017
Rwanda Welcomes the Return of the Rhino After Ten-Year Absence
Source: African Parks | 4 minute readEighteen endangered Eastern black rhinoceroses were successfully translocated and released into Akagera National Park in Rwanda from South Africa, expanding the species range from nine...
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Rwanda Welcomes Black Rhinos Ten Years After Disappearance
Source: NewsweekAround 20 endangered eastern black rhinos are returning to Rwanda, ten years after the species disappeared from the East African nation, the non-profit organization African...
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Black rhinos return to Rwanda 10 years after disappearance
Source: The GaurdianAround 20 endangered eastern black rhinos are returning in an “extraordinary homecoming” to Rwanda after the species disappeared from the country 10 years ago, the African...
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Rwanda brings rhinos back to boost tourism
Source: Clement UwiringiyimanaA decade after poachers wiped out its native population of rhinos, Rwanda has reintroduced the animals to its national parks after flying up a group...
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Black rhinos return to national park in Rwanda
Source: Associated PressTen eastern black rhinos have been relocated from South Africa to Rwanda’s Akagera National Park, 10 years after the poaching-threatened animal was last seen in...
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Black Rhinos From South Africa Relocated to Rwandan Park
Source: Associated PressRwanda's government says 10 eastern black rhinos have been relocated to the country's Akagera National Park from South Africa, a decade after the animal was...
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Press Releases | 02 May 2017
Rhinos Return to Rwanda After Ten-Year Absence
Source: African Parks | 3 minute readThe endangered Eastern black rhino is being translocated to Akagera National Park in Rwanda from South Africa to restore the species
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Videos | 26 April 2017
Rhinos Return to Rwanda
The iconic Eastern black rhino is returning to Rwanda. The last rhino was seen in Rwanda in Akagera National park in 2007 after decades of...
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