Why 11 rhinos may have died during relocation to Tsavo park

A tranquilized black rhino is suspended from a helicopter and suffers no ill effect. The trip lasts less than 10 minutes and enables a darted rhino to be removed safely from difficult and dangerous terrain. [WWF/Green Renaissance]

Scientists might have discovered the reason why the 11 black rhinos died in 2018 while being translocated to Tsavo East National Reserve.

A study done by Cornell University College of Veterinary in the United States analysed the effects of lifting tranquillised rhinos upside down by their feet while translocating. The study revealed that the method was actually safer as compared to when tranquillised black rhinos are transported while lying on their side.