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Southern White Rhinos Return to Kidepo Valley After Decades

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Two southern white rhinos were relocated from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary has hosted breeding since 2005, supporting the source population for translocations.
This is the first time rhinos have inhabited Kidepo Valley since 1983, due to poaching.
More rhinos are expected to be relocated later this year.
James Musinguzi, executive director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, thanked conservation partners for their support.

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Story summary

Two southern white rhinos were relocated from Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to Kidepo Valley National Park.
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary has hosted breeding since 2005, supporting the source population for translocations.
This is the first time rhinos have inhabited Kidepo Valley since 1983, due to poaching.
More rhinos are expected to be relocated later this year.
James Musinguzi, executive director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, thanked conservation partners for their support.