Ester Van Der Merwe is a Black Rhino Monitor for South African National Parks. Ester grew up on a diary farm located near Kruger National Park. She has been passionate about wildlife and conservation for as long as she can remember. With a lengthy history in monitoring large predators she has extensive experience exclusively focused on Black Rhino. Ester does most of her work on the ground and has been charged by rhinos more times than she can remember. She is a talented photographer and a passionate individual with an absolute love for the African bush and teaching others.

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