Awareness march for rhinos, elephants and lions

Rhinos PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Rhinos PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

In order to collectively and effectively conserve rhinos, elephant and lions, frequent awareness dialogues with communities in populated areas of such endangered species are essential.

These were the inspiring words of Botswana’s ambassador to Global March for Elephants, Rhinos and Elephants, Thea Khama at a media briefing at Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) headquarters yesterday. She was giving a brief about the highly anticipated march of the highlighted endangered species to be held tomorrow. Thea, who is also the wife of the Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism, Tshekedi Khama said Botswana like the rest of the world will commemorate the day based on one of the objectives of raising awareness on preservation of elephants, rhinos, lions and pangolins.

Still at the brief, event coordinator Tammy McAllister shared that the funds generated at the campaign will be donated to charitable organisations of Tlhokomela, Lady Khama Charitable, and Children of the Wilderness.

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