ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photo by David Chancellor @chancellordavid | In a relocation effort, a wildlife veterinarian receives a black rhino from a hovering helicopter in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was far safer to move the rhino by air rather than road, but rhinos will suffocate if their body weight is supported on their chests, such as in a body harness, and this would also result in undue pressure being placed on their hearts and associated organs. So despite appearances, this is medically preferable—to support them by the legs for short distances. It’s not advisable to use this method over long distances; transport by road can also be problematic. This journey was approximately five minutes. They were tranquilized, which caused less stress than a long and bumpy road journey. It goes without saying that intervention is best avoided—however, we know that sadly to preserve these extraordinary creatures intervention is often unavoidable. To see more follow me @chancellordavid.」2月11日 12時34分