South Africa Launches Major 'Rhino Renaissance' Anti-Poaching Campaign

South Africa has launched a large-scale national campaign to protect its rhinos from poachers. The "Rhino Renaissance Campaign" uses new technology and urgent measures to stop the illegal hunting that kills hundreds of rhinos each year. The campaign is part of the international "G20 Heritage Projects." It combines advanced surveillance systems, local community patrols, and direct conservation actions. A key measure is the proactive dehorning of rhinos. By safely removing their horns, officials aim to make the animals less valuable targets for poachers. Rhino horns are illegally trafficked to Asia, where they are used in traditional medicine. The South African government hopes this combined strategy will significantly reduce poaching and help prevent the species' extinction.