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Dehorning of white rhino ( Ceratotherium simum) using chainsaw at Kwenga Lodge near Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa. This dehorning operation is supervised by a vet and is intended to deter future poaching events. All the rhino will be dehorned except juveniles and sub adults who are at risk due to the stress involved. The horn will regrow in time.Rhino anti poaching measures near Nelspruit, South Africa
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Team leader, senior ranger at Protrack rhino anti poaching protection Nelspruit, Abre Marais briefs Assistance on the days anti poaching patrol requirements at Thornybush Private game reserve, South Africa. The vast reserve has over 100 kilometres of perimeter fencing. Rhino anti poaching measures near Nelspruit, South Africa
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Zulu tracker Skhuni of Protrack Ltd points out white rhino Ceratotherium simum, footprints in sandy mud.The spoor has a very recognisable three toed print. Protrack rhino anti poaching protection Nelspruit, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. The rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. Game ranger Andre at the horn, vet Peter Rogers and nurse Janelle get ready to complete the de-horning in 15 minutes or less before waking up the animal with an antidote. Rhino anti poaching protection near Nelspruit, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. THe rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. Game ranger Andre at the horn, vet Peter Rogers and nurse Janelle get ready to complete the de-horning in 15 minutes or less before waking up the animal with an antidote.Here the horn is being marked with a pen to make a guideline for the chainsaw that will remove the horn. Rhino anti poaching protection Nelspruit, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation . The rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. Horns removed, blood and DNA samples are collected before the rhino wakes up. Rhino anti poaching measures Nelspruit, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. The rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. Dehorned animal with horns removed. rhino anti poaching protection Nelspruit, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. THe rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. Game ranger Andre removing the horn with a chainsaw.Rhino anti poaching protection Nelspruit, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. The rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. THe horn is marked with a marker pen to guide the chainsaw operator who will remove the horn. Rhino anti poaching protection Nelspruit, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. The rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. Game ranger Andre removing the horn with a chainsaw. Rhino anti poaching measures near Nelspruit, South Africa
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Abre Marais and team of Protrack ltd, an anti poaching paramilitary unit that protects game and especially rhino in private game reserves. The main purpose is to deter illegal poaching. The men are tracking poachers who have entered the reserve with a team of hunting dogs. Rhino anti poaching measures near Nelspruit, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum) cow with two calves - sub adult bull calf and younger less than one year old calf. Female has been dehorned but the juveniles still have horns. Young animals are not dehorned due to the stress involved. Private reserve near Kruger National Park, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. The rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. The animal's eyes are covered by a blanket to keep it calm. Rhino anti poaching measures near Nelspruit, South Africa
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Adult female white rhino (Ceratotherium simum) grazing with young calf. Ranger Abre Marais show just how easy these animals are to approach. Rhino are very short sighted and rely on hearing and sense of smell to detect predators. THey are easy to poach. Private reserve near Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Group of six white rhino grazing on private reserve.Ranger Abre Marais show just how easy these animals are to approach. Rhino are very short sighted and rely on hearing and sense of smell to detect predators. They are easy to poach. Private reserve near Kruger National Park, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. The rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. The animal's eyes are covered by a blanket to keep it calm. Rhino anti poaching measures near Nelspruit, South Africa
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. THe rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. THe horn is removed with a chainsaw 10 centimetres above the base. Lower than this and there is a risk of infection. Rhino anti poaching measures near Nelspruit, South Africa
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Rhino poaching deterrent notice on the outside fences of game reserve. The rhino horns have been treated with a toxic substance that makes it unfit for human consumption. Sceptics question the value of this when most poachers are illiterate. The poison colours the interior of the horn a vivid pink.
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White rhino (Ceratotherium simum), dehorning operation about to commence. THe rhino has been darted from a helicopter by the vet. Collection of rhino horn shavings from the dehorning operation. these will be used for DNA analysis which will specifically identify this animal should it be poached at a later date. Rhino anti poaching measures near Nelspruit, South Africa
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Poached fresh white rhino (Ceratotherium simum) carcass has had the horns hacked off by poachers the damage behind the head is due to post mortem examination to find the bullet used to kill the animal for use as forensic evidence. South Africa
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