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BEHATI PRINSLOO JOINS FORCES WITH SAVE THE RHINO TRUST NAMIBIA TO RAISE AWARENESS AND STOP RHINO POACHING
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Behati Prinsloo has joined forces with Save the Rhino Trust in order to raise awareness for rhino conservation. As part of her alliance with the organization, she is launching a global campaign and has ventured to Namibia this month, entrenching herself in its movement to protect the critically endangered black rhino species and preserve the population.
With three rhinos murdered every day for their horns in Africa, the south-western black rhino faces serious danger. However, community-driven and government-supported programs took up the cause to address impending extinction. Galvanized to give back by their efforts, native Namibian Behati returned home and hit the ground alongside trackers from Save The Rhino Trust and Rhino Rangers from the Conservancy Rhino Ranger Incentive Program. Tracking rhinos on foot across rugged terrain and absorbing the effects of wildlife crime compounded by the drought, Behati gained a deeper understanding of the commitment needed to protect these critically endangered animals. This was Behati’s first trip home in seven years and it provided an opportunity for her to chronicle this transformative journey in an effort to share the story of these incredible creatures and the amazing community of Namibians fighting for their survival. “We received enthusiastic support from our partners in conservation at B2Gold, Mt. Etjo Safari Lodge, Ongava Game Reserve, WestAir Aviation and Wilderness Safaris Namibia who helped to make this trip possible,” said Ginger Mauney, who pioneered this partnership under WWF in Namibia’s Rhino Innovation Fund. 
This marks the beginning of more action for Behati in Namibia and beyond. |
“Namibia is my home. It’s the secret jewel of Mother Africa. It’s also one of the most amazing places in the world, and the rhinos contribute to this sense of wonder. I grew up there and it is where my parents still live so this cause is very close to my heart. The opportunity to come home to see what is happening, to meet people caring for orphaned black and white rhinos, and to work with the trackers, rangers and communities to raise awareness is very important to me. Someday, I want to take my children to experience these animals in the wild. They’ve inspired us for generations; it’s on us to help them now.” - Behati Simson Uri-Khob, CEO of SRT, added, “This supports speaks to the level of excitement shared by all of us at SRT, Rhino Rangers and within local conservancies. We are thrilled to welcome Behati to our team and we know that her involvement will make a tremendous difference for rhinos and for Namibia.”
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