Conservation Lecture | Rhinos: Back from the brink of extinction?

Iconic and impressive, the five rhinoceros species demonstrate both remarkable recovery stories and tragic losses. In Africa, the Southern white rhino has recovered from a mere 50 individuals to more than 15,000 today, whilst the Northern white rhino is represented by just two females and thus effectively extinct as a breeding population.

In Asia, the Greater one-horned rhino has recovered from fewer than 200 individuals to more than 4,000, whilst the Sumatran and Javan rhinos today teeter on the very edge of extinction as some of the most endangered mammals on earth. With fewer than 28,000 rhinos remaining in total across all five species, these animals are at risk from transnational organised crime, the genetic risks that come with such small, isolated populations, and habitat transformation or loss.

Here to tell that story is Jimmy Rutherford of Save the Rhino International, who will speak about the extraordinary efforts and innovations being made to conserve and recover rhinos across Africa and Asia. Jimmy will highlight that with persistent support and action, rhinos can be protected, reintroduced to new habitats, and put on the road to recovery.

Date: Friday, 28^th August 2026
Time: 18:30
Tickets: Free event, but online booking is essential
Presenter: Jimmy Rutherford (Grants Manager, Save the Rhino International)