23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Rewilding 2,000 Rhinos
Moving a two-ton rhino requires coordinated physical work from the entire team. Each animal must be positioned safely, with each leg and the animal in a position that is comfortable during the veterinary process. In one 2025 operation, forty-four rhinos were darted in a single day, with teams working continuously to guide, stabilize, and move each animal.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | KwaZulu Natal, Hluwluwe, South Africa |
| Copyright: | © Wiktoria West |
Awards
| Photo of the Day: 04.25.26 |