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Join globally renowned rhino conservationist Dr Markus Hofmeyr, travelling from South Africa to share hard-won insights from a lifetime on the frontlines of conservation – and especially focussing on the Asian rhinoceros.Drawing on decades of experience across Africa and Asia, Markus makes a powerful case for holistic conservation. Rhinos are only going to be safe if all stakeholders - including local ones living with or near rhinos - find rhinos relevant. In this talk he shows what that principle looks like in practice.
He gives special attention to Asia, where he works in Indonesia, India and Nepal to protect the last remaining Javan, Sumatran and Greater One-Horned rhinos. Not long ago, Africa’s rhinos stood at numbers comparable to those of Asia’s rhinos today, yet they staged a remarkable recovery. What lessons can Asia draw from that turnaround?
A compelling evening of science, stories and practical hope for the future of one of the world’s most iconic species.
Born and raised in South Africa, Dr Markus Hofmeyr graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Pretoria. After completing his studies, he joined the North West Parks and Tourism Board as veterinarian and field ecologist for Madikwe Game Reserve. From there he moved to Kruger National Park at the end of 1999, rising through the ranks to become the Head of the Veterinary Wildlife Services Department for South African National Parks (SANParks).
From SANParks, Markus moved to Botswanato fill the role as the Chief Conservation Officer for Great Plains Conservation, overseeing the Botswana component of the Rhino without Borders rhino translocation to the Okavango Delta. He worked with the Oak Foundation for a time and is now focused on his role as Director of the Rhino Recovery Fund & Wildlife Veterinary Program, WCN.
Members of the RGS, their guests and others are most welcome to attend this event, which is HK$200 for RGS Members and HK$250 for guests and others. This talk is free of charge for student members.
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The opinions expressed in this event are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of the Royal Geographical Society - Hong Kong.
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