Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where they were once poached into extinction, an event seen by conservationists as a milestone in efforts to support the recovery of a species threatened by poaching.

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Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where they were once poached into extinction, an event seen by conservationists as a milestone in efforts to support the recovery of a species threatened by poaching.

The rhino translocation "shows that Uganda is stable again for tourism, national parks are being protected, and Ugandans and international visitors can watch rhinos in their natural setting, which will be an incredible feat,” said Jeff Morgan, executive director of Global Conservation.

In 2023–2024, Global Conservation has been focused on restoring protected areas and species management in the Kidepo Valley Conservation Area, Uganda, and funding the Uganda Conservation Foundation from 2023 to 2024. In addition, GC and IEF funded a country-wide Digital Strategy and EarthRanger deployment for five endangered national parks, including Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls, and Queen Elizabeth.