Black rhinos protection and conservation.
Once widespread across the African continent, black rhino populations experienced a catastrophic 95% decline between 1970 and 1994—driven largely by poaching. Today, the species remains classified as critically endangered. But thanks to decades of targeted conservation efforts, populations in certain areas have begun to recover. One of these strongholds is the Savé Valley Conservancy, one of the world’s few “plus 100 rhino populations“, where Sango accounts for nearly a quarter of the total area.
Sango plays a central role in protecting and managing this recovering population. Through its long-standing commitment to rhino conservation, the conservancy has helped transform the area into one of Zimbabwe’s last remaining safe havens for black rhinos— among the largest remaining populations in Africa. These rhinos are not just surviving here—they are steadily increasing and now nearing their biological carrying capacity.
