Ray Dearlove, a former sales executive, is on a mission to save rhinos from extinction.
After moving from South Africa to Australia 30 years ago, Dearlove founded the Australian Rhino Project in 2013.
His ambitious plan involves flying 80 rhinos to Australia to protect them from poachers.
Dearlove believes Australia is the perfect place for a breeding herd, with hopes of returning them to Africa once poaching is under control.
Rhino horns are highly sought after in Asia, leading to rampant poaching. Dearlove’s solution is simple: move the rhinos out of harm’s way.
This plan will cost $44,000 per rhino, covering a 6,800-mile journey.
The first six rhinos will leave in August. They will undergo two months of quarantine before being released into a safari park in Australia.
Efforts to protect rhinos have included …
