TRACKING RHINOS IN REAL TIME
African Wildlife Vets has brought a compelling funding proposal to The Cycle of Life. Here’s why this project matters –
and how you can help make it happen.
African Wildlife Vets | R150,000 requested | Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park
“Every rand raised through our charity goes to projects exactly like this – tangible, proven, and urgently needed.”
We’ve received a funding proposal from African Wildlife Vets (AWV), a non-profit organisation with a nine-year track record of veterinary conservation work in KwaZulu-Natal. They’re requesting R150,000 to procure nine horn pod tracking devices for deployment at Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park – one of South Africa’s most critical rhino sanctuaries.
The timing is significant. AWV is partnering with HiP on a routine dehorning programme scheduled for July–August 2026, which creates the ideal window to fit the devices without any additional handling or stress to the animals. But to make it happen, the funding needs to be in place.
Read on to understand the technology, the potential impact – and how you can help us say YES.
9
Horn pods requested
300
Already deployed across SA
18 months
Operational lifespan
EarthRanger map illustrating two weeks of movement data for seven rhino bulls, generated through horn pod tracking technology.