P736 CEEFAX 736 Thu 14 Oct 21:14/18 1/2 Alex Kirby on rhinos fitted with radio transmitters for protection: The head of the Kenya Wildlife Service, Dr Richard Ljakjy, says a number of black rhinos have been fitted with radio transmitters to protect them against poachers. The transmitters are implanted in the animals' horns, and the signal is monitored by aircraft which fly over the national parks each day. Read Hear 710 Community 720 Home News 110 World News 160 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP736 CEEFAX 736 Thu 14 Oct 21:17/12 2/2 Alex Kirby on rhinos fitted with radio transmitters for protection: Four years ago Kenya's black rhino population had dropped to 300-350 animals. Dr Ljakjy says it is now between 400 and 450, and is growing at from 5% to 7% a year. Rhinos are being reintroduced to national parks from private sanctuaries. Read Hear 710 Community 720 Religion 730 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo Religion