Rhino poaching

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We are very aware of the danger that Rhinos face of becoming extinct. This art installation helps create awareness. It has been cleverly done. The rhino can be found on the promenade in Sea Point. A huge amount of locals and tourists visit the Promenade throughout the year.

Description of the installation
Description of the installation540×960 82.8 KB

The wheelchair accessible ramp to the view point, has the dates and losses of rhinos. Note how each year, the loss gets greater.
The wheelchair accessible ramp to the view point, has the dates and losses of rhinos. Note how each year, the loss gets greater.540×960 148 KB

Looking through the peep hole puts all the pieces together
Looking through the peep hole puts all the pieces together540×960 67.2 KB

The rhino has been installed in a few pieces.
The rhino has been installed in a few pieces.540×960 76.9 KB

The back view of the Rhino. This shows how it is in pieces
The back view of the Rhino. This shows how it is in pieces540×960 81.9 KB

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@Michlynn Thank you for this information. Can you tell us a little about what poachers are looking for when they kill rhino? What is so valuable about a poaching rhino for them?

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Hi @Michlynn ,

Thanks for sharing this with us! What an innovative way to create awareness for such a worthy cause. I love the third photo, where everything is put into perspective.

Sea Point is such a beautiful area in the Western Cape, I hope to visit it again soon. :slight_smile: