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Rhino poaching is one of the main threats that these animals are facing. In addition to antipoaching patrols and conservation programs, various wildlife reserves in South Africa now decide to remove the horns from rhinos. An unattractive but necessary choice. Considerable logistics are then deployed in order to save these emblematic animals.

Dalton Ngobese, headman of Manzinyama village, explains that the leopard is embedded in the Zulus’ culture and customs. This animal symbolizes the strength of the Zulu nation. Conserving the species is a way to maintain and to pass on traditions.

Dalton Ngobese is Zulu. He is the headman of Manzinyama village and a fervent advocate of the Zulu culture. In keeping with traditions, he wants to transmit this heritage and its pride to succeeding generations.

Since 2002, The Global White Lion Protection Trust, founded by Linda Tucker, is actively working for the preservation of white lions in their natural environment. The team of The Explorers had the great privilege to share a key moment for the dedicated program in favor of white lions’ conservation: the release of a beautiful and mature young male on the territory of two powerful females.

Linda Tucker, the founder of the Global White Lion Protection Trust, tells us about the legend of the white lions. These animals are a living myth. In the Timbavati region, in the heart of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Reserve, Linda talks about the origins of her commitment and about the creation of the conservation project.