Tanzania to import 32 rhinos from South Africa

Tanzania is to spend some 750,000 dollars to import rhinoceroses from South Africa and move them into Serengeti National Park in the north of the east African country, an official said Sunday.

By Nuclear Power Daily Editorial Team · Editorial process

Published November 26, 2009

Tanzania is to spend some 750,000 dollars to import rhinoceroses from South Africa and move them into Serengeti National Park in the north of the east African country, an official said Sunday.

"Thirty-two rhinos are to be imported from South Africa in April next year," said Allan Kijazi, planning director of Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) by phone from Arusha.

The number of rhinos in the world famous animal sanctuary of Serengeti is currently estimated at between 30 and 35. "The number of rhinos in the national park could reach 67," he explained.

"These black rhinos (Diceros bicornis) were originally taken from Tanzania to South Africa, they are returning to their original habitat," he added.

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