He narrates this experience as if time had stood still for the past two years. I could say it was by no chance that Toby Wosskow (Writer/Director, Sides of a Horn) found himself traveling in South Africa in 2016, lost in the natural beauty of the game reserves and the wildlife who call the land home. Based on actual events and filmed in the townships and game reserves most directly impacted by wildlife crime, this dramatic short film paints an unbiased portrait of a modern war that is tearing apart communities and driving a pre-historic species to the verge of extinction. This year, I haven’t come across a more thrilling awareness campaign than Sides of a Horn.From executive producer Sir Richard Branson, Sides of a Horn is the first film to tell the story of South Africa's poaching war from both sides of the fence. This day therefore not only celebrates this species and supports their future, but it most importantly generates awareness of issues regarding their well-being.

This day has grown to be a global phenomenon celebrated by governments, animal-rights organizations and animal enthusiasts around the world. In recent years, rhinos have been threatened by poaching, which has left certain rhino species on the brink of extinction while leaving other species severely endangered. Septemis World Rhino Day, a day that celebrates all the five species of rhino: black, white, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan rhinos. Shaban Senyange is AWF's Media Relations Assistant.

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