Taiwan and Korea launch rhino diplomacy initiative
Taiwan and Korea launch rhino diplomacy initiative
2025-10-09
Due to rampant poaching, the global rhino population has declined sharply. According to the latest statistics from the International Rhino Foundation, the number of rhinos worldwide decreased by 1,290 in 2024 compared to the previous year. Taiwan’s Leofoo Tourism Group and South Korea’s largest theme park, Everland, jointly launched an international rhino diplomacy initiative. FTV reporter Stephany Yang has the details!
Four years ago, Emma, a female white rhinos from Leofoo Village Theme Park, was relocated to Japan’s Tobu Zoo as part of a global conservation breeding initiative. Recent data from the International Rhino Foundation reveals that in 2024, the global rhino population declined by 1,290 compared to the previous year. The southern white rhino experienced the steepest drop among all subspecies, with an alarming 11.2% decrease. In response to these challenges, Taiwan and Korea have now joined forces to launch an international rhino diplomacy initiative aimed at strengthening conservation efforts.
Lai Chen-jung
Leofoo Tourism Group president
Rhinos are among the Earth’s most precious animals, but due to poaching and shrinking habitats, over 1,000 passed away in 2024 alone. The southern white rhino is especially on the brink of extinction.
This collaborative effort seeks to promote global rhino genetic diversity, foster international animal exchange, medical care, research, and professional breeding. International workshops will be held in the future to promote more cross-border collaboration.
Lai Chen-jung
Leofoo Tourism Group president
From genetic diversity and advancements in medical capabilities to the support of animals, all three fronts are being comprehensively addressed. Efforts will continue through international workshops to promote a greater cross-border collaboration.
Cheng Tun-hsi
Everland Theme Park
Previously, our zookeepers participated in a seminar hosted by Leofoo Zoo. Currently, there are six rhinos residing at Everland in South Korea. Since rhinos are known to be difficult to breed, we will leverage the advanced breeding expertise of Leofoo Zoo to support sustainable reproduction. Through exporting rhinos to Korea or animal exchanges, we aim to ensure the continued growth of the rhino population and safeguard their safety for the future.
By the end of next year, rhinos are expected to be sent to South Korea. This international conservation initiative aims to build a global rhino protection network.
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台灣旅遊集團攜手韓國樂園 啟動「犀牛國際交流計畫」
2025-10-09
全球犀牛數急速下降，根據國際統計，全球犀牛去年整整少了1290頭，其中白犀牛更是濱臨絕種，擁有白犀牛的台灣旅遊集團，這回就和韓國最大主題樂園結為姊妹園，並共同啟動「台韓犀牛國際交流計畫」。
四年前，白犀牛艾瑪遠嫁日本，台灣旅遊集團盡全力，希望能為動物保育盡分心力，今年再宣布，啟動"國際犀牛外交計畫"，和韓國最大主題樂園、締結為姊妹園！雙方攜手推動全球犀牛基因多樣性，打造動物交流、醫療照護和專業培育。因為全球犀牛光是去年一整年就減少了1290隻，白犀牛的降幅更高達11.2%。
[[旅遊集團總裁 賴振融]]
“犀牛是地球上極為珍貴的動物，但因為盜獵與棲地的縮減，光是2024就減少了1000多隻，南方白犀牛更是岌岌可危"
此次合作旨在促進全球犀牛遺傳多樣性，推動國際動物交流、醫療、研究和專業繁殖。未來將舉辦國際研討會，以促進更多跨國合作。
[[旅遊集團總裁 賴振融]]
"從基因的多樣姓，提升醫療的能量，到動物的扶持，三方面都能面面俱到，努力，將持續舉辦國際工作坊，推動更多的跨國合作"
[[韓國動物園團長 鄭東熙]]
"我們之前已經有飼養員來參與六福村所舉辦的研討會，在韓國的愛寶樂園是有六隻犀牛，我們知道犀牛是相當難繁殖的動物，所以透過具備優秀犀牛繁殖技術的動物園，透過進口到韓國，或是做交換的動作，讓犀牛繁殖可以永續的進展，然後能夠保有犀牛的數量”
預計明年底將犀牛輸出到韓國，透過跨國保育計畫，建構全球犀牛保護網絡，共同為犀牛的未來盡一份心力。
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