GREAT FISH RIVER RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA: A rhino being lowered to the ground. BREATH-TAKING images showing a black rhino appearing to fly as it is air-lifted out of the South African bush to a new location have been revealed. The surreal snaps show the 2,200-pound herbivore slung from a helicopter over stunning rivers and over rolling vegetation all whilst blindfolded. Another picture shows the rhino floating through the clouds. Other shots show the endangered species fitted with a tracking device and being lowered to the ground. The spectacular images were taken at the Great Fish River Reserve
GREAT FISH RIVER RESERVE, SOUTH AFRICA: A rhino being lowered to the ground. BREATH-TAKING images showing a black rhino appearing to fly as it is air-lifted out of the South African bush to a new location have been revealed. The surreal snaps show the 2,200-pound herbivore slung from a helicopter over stunning rivers and over rolling vegetation all whilst blindfolded. Another picture shows the rhino floating through the clouds. Other shots show the endangered species fitted with a tracking device and being lowered to the ground. The spectacular images were taken at the Great Fish River Reserve, South Africa by professional wildlife and conservation photographer, Pete Oxford (58) from Torquay, Devon. To take the photos, Pete used a Nikon D3S camera, a brand he has used for 18-years. Pete Oxford /
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