A Project has been launched in Dikholo (South Africa) with the aim of increasing the distribution areas of the Black Rhinoceros in Kwa-Zulu-Natal.462 Black Rhinos are currently located in that province, while the whole of South Africa has 1,000 and together with Namibia, Zambia and Kenia, the Black Rhino now totals 3,600. In 1970, more than 65,000 Black Rhinos could still be found in those four countries. Although those figures have been turned around, the Black Rhino still remains on the critical endangered species list. The problem now emerges that the growth of the Rhino population is slowing down as the Parks are reaching their saturation point. The idea is to settle the Black Rhino on privately owned ground that is suitable for them. The Rhino will remain the property of Enzemvelo KZN Parks but half of the newly bred calves, will be handed over to the property owners. The aim is to increase the Black Rhino numbers in the province to 1,000 and in South Africa to 3,000.
