The Rhisotope Project

Meet the Team: Professor James Larkin 🦏🔬

Meet Professor James Larkin, Director of the Radiation and Health Physics Unit at the University of the Witwatersrand and former Chair of the IAEA’s International Nuclear Security Education Network.

As an internationally recognised nuclear security expert, James brings a wealth of scientific knowledge and experience to The Rhisotope Project, providing invaluable scientific leadership as we work towards protecting the Next 500 rhinos.

We’re incredibly lucky to have his expertise helping turn cutting-edge science into real-world conservation impact. 🌍🦏

Science, security and conservation, working together to protect The Next 500.

🦏 DID YOU KNOW 🦏

Male white rhinos are generally solitary and establish territories that may overlap with the ranges of several females. These territories provide access to essential resources such as food, water and suitable habitat, while also creating opportunities for breeding.

Although rhinos are often described as solitary, they aren’t antisocial. They use scent, movement and physical interactions to communicate and recognise other individuals across their landscape.

Understanding where rhinos move and how they use their habitat is crucial for effective conservation.

🦏 The Rhisotope Project is using science, technology and innovation to help protect The Next 500 rhinos.

Science Saving Rhinos. 🌍

Learn more: www.rhisotope.org⁠

Celebrating the women who protect, lead, discover and inspire. 🌿🦏

This Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women who are helping shape the future of conservation, from the scientists and researchers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to the women working in the field, building partnerships, leading teams and giving their voices to a cause that cannot speak for itself.

At The Rhisotope Project, we believe that protecting our wildlife takes more than technology. It takes courage, curiosity, collaboration and people who are willing to challenge the status quo.

To every woman contributing to a better future, in conservation, science, leadership, communities and beyond. We see you, we value you, and we celebrate you. 💚

Here’s to the women making an impact today and inspiring the next generation to do even more tomorrow.

Together, let’s protect The Next 500. 🦏

🚛🦏 We’re incredibly proud to announce that The Rhisotope Project has been selected as one of the Official Charities of The Bigg Pull 2026!

Over the coming months, an extraordinary team will take on the challenge of pulling a truck all the way from Centurion to Cape Town, proving that when people come together for a greater purpose, incredible things can happen.

We’re honoured to be part of this journey and can’t wait to share more about the event, introduce you to the amazing people behind it, and show you how The Bigg Pull is making a real difference for charities across South Africa.

For us, every step of this journey helps power The Next 500, our mission to protect the next 500 rhinos using groundbreaking science that gives them a fighting chance against poaching.

Together, we pull for a purpose.
Together, we protect the Next 500. 🦏💛

Stay tuned, this is just the beginning!

Tiny feet. Big personalities. 🦏💚

Baby rhinos may be small, but they’re impressive from day one!

✨ Fun rhino calf facts:

🍼 A white rhino calf weighs around 40-65 kg at birth.
🥛 They can drink 20-30 litres of milk every day to fuel their incredible growth.
🌱 Rhino calves usually stay close to their mothers for 2-3 years, learning everything they need to survive in the wild before becoming independent.

Every healthy calf represents hope for the future, but only if they’re given the chance to grow up safely.

Through The Next 500 Campaign, we’re working to protect more rhinos using innovative science that helps keep them safe from poaching.

💚 Help us protect the next generation of rhinos.
🌍 www.rhisotope.org

Today, we celebrate the ones who stand between wildlife and the threats they face. 🦏🌿

For World Ranger Day, we honour the rangers who patrol, protect, observe and care for our wild spaces, often quietly, often in challenging conditions, and always with incredible dedication.

At The Rhisotope Project, we believe technology can help support the people on the ground doing this vital work. Together, we can give rhinos a better chance at survival and protect The Next 500.

Because conservation is a team effort and every person, every idea and every action counts. 💚

Help us protect The Next 500:
🌐 www.rhisotope.org

✨ Meet the Team: Jessica Babich ✨

Meet the driving force behind The Rhisotope Project! 🦏💚

Jessica Babich is an environmental anthropologist with experience in conservation research and project delivery across local, national, and international settings. As CEO, she builds strategic partnerships that bring together science, conservation, and communities to help combat rhino poaching.

Jessica is leading our mission to protect The Next 500 rhinos, one treatment, one partnership, and one step closer to a safer future.

🌍 Support the Next 500 Campaign and help protect South Africa’s rhinos: www.rhisotope.org

We’re incredibly honoured and grateful to have been selected as one of the official charities for The Bigg Pull! 💙🦏

A heartfelt thank you to the Bigg Pull team for believing in our mission to protect South Africa’s rhinos. Every truck pulled, every supporter, and every donation helps drive real conservation impact.

Together, we’re pulling for something bigger, a future where rhinos can thrive.

We can’t wait to be part of this incredible journey. Thank you for helping us protect the Next 500 rhinos.

🔗 Learn more or support the campaign: www.rhisotope.org

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