Swaziland has 61 white rhinos - the second largest land mammal after the elephant - and space is an issue in the small developing country of one million people and rising.
"Our space is limited and our white rhino populations are reaching ecological carrying capacity for the species," Swazi delegate James Reilly said.
News updates on the endangered animals visited by Douglas Adams and Mark Carwardine for their book and radio series "Last Chance To See". With updates on the TV series featuring Stephen Fry.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2004
NEWS - Swazi rhino hunts to be permitted
The BBC has this report on the news that Swaziland will be allowing hunting of the Southern White Rhino. Shame!