Clive Walker Discusses the Potential Benefits of Legalising the Rhino Horn Trade

Ed Stoddard of Reuters interviewed conservationist Clive Walker, author of The Rhino Keepers, about legalising the rhino horn trade in a bid to stop poaching.

Q: What prompted you to write the book and take the approach you took?

A: “I wanted to approach the subject with an open, neutral mind because the issue is very sensitive, very controversial.”

Q: The crisis is escalating. Do you think rhinos could go extinct in our lifetime?

A: “The species almost went extinct and we were able to bring it back. If rhinos continue to decline at the rate that they are now it would be difficult to say at what point extinction could take place. There are still at least 21,000 white rhino and at least 4,800 black rhino.

• Complete interview: Reuters

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• The Rhino Keepers: Struggle for Survival by Clive and Anton Walker
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