 Reference Base  The black rhinoceros in South Africa: a storm in a teacup |
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The recent and highly successful Black Rhinoceros fund raising- and awareness campaign has been the source of much criticism including a blatant attack on the campaign and the campaigners at a meeting of public relations practitioners in Johannesburg recently. While it would seem that most of this criticism is probably a case of sour grapes, various questions and accusations need to be answered.
Is the Black Rhinoceros an endangered species in South Africa, is the question which tops the list. Next is whether the acquisition of land for new and expanded sanctuaries is necessary? It has been stated that the Black Rhinoceros does not deserve R3 million; there are far more important environmental issues that need addressing in terms of funds and awareness; and that we cannot devote too much energy to animal rights when people are suffering.
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