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Rhinos from Czech zoo go back to the wild in Rwanda

More black rhinos will be introduced into Akagera National Park in Rwanda, after 17 from South Africa were flown in in 2017. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  Ivan R. Mugisha

Five black rhinos are expected to be flown into the Akagera National Park in Rwanda from the Czech Republic, with Kigali eyeing more tourism revenues.

The translocation of the critically-endangered species was announced last week by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

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