South Africa Rhino Auction
Published August 25th, 2008
Ezemvelo Wildlife raised R6,7-million from a rhino auction in Pietermaritzburg, the conservation body said on Monday.
Jeff Gaisford said 32 white rhinos were sold to private game reserves and game ranches in the country for an average price of R198 875.
Another 330 animals including warthogs, wildebeest and impala were also sold.
Gaisford said the auction was to sell off surplus animals in areas managed by the organisation.
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