Great news! The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has cracked a major international rhino horn trafficking ring and arrested several people across a dozen states. The undercover investigation called … [Read full article]
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Rhino Crisis Round Up: 54 Rhinos Killed in 6 Weeks (S Africa) & More
South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that at least 54 of the country’s rhinos have been killed since the start of 2012. Of these, 26 were massacred in the … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Four Arrested in Nepal, Sumatran Rhino Pregnancy & More
Photo © International Rhino Foundation This week, authorities in Nepal confiscated a rhino horn and arrested four people, including three policemen. The Himalayan Times identified the suspects as Constable Dambar … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Rhino Killers Sentenced to Jail in S Africa & More
The sentencing of three rhino killers to 25 years in prison is indeed welcome news from South Africa’s battle to protect its rhinos. Three Mozambicans identified by BuaNews as Aselmo … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Parliamentary #rhinohearing in South Africa & More
In a matter of hours, the highly anticipated Parliamentary discussion about South Africa’s horrific rhino situation will commence in Cape Town. Public hearings on potential solutions to the country’s rhino … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Rhino-Killing Attempt Thwarted at Zoo, & More
This week, a disturbing development emerged in India, and South Africa is beefing up security for its imperiled rhinos. Rhino killing attempt thwarted at zoo In India, a suspect identified … [Read full article]
South Africa: 448 Rhinos Killed in 2011 [Warning: Graphic]
© naturepl.com / Mark Carwardine / WWF An announcement made today by WWF confirms that 2011’s rhino death toll in South Africa reached a record-breaking 448. Of the 448 rhinos … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Eight Rhinos Slaughtered in Kruger National Park & More
South Africa’s famed Kruger National Park was the scene of shocking discovery: The bodies of eight rhinos, all with their horns removed. A spokesperson for the country’s flagship tourist destination … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Hope for Asian Rhinos & More
The New Year seems to be starting off on a positive note for Asian rhinos, with encouraging news about greater one-horned, Javan, and Sumatran rhinos. Meanwhile, a new initiative in … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Prominent South African Veterinarian Appears in Court, Arrests in Nepal & More
Another link between South Africa’s wildlife industry and the country’s rhino killing spree was revealed when South African veterinarian Dr. Douw Grobler appeared in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court last … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Four Rhino Killers Arrested in India & More
The good guys prevailed in this week’s battle to protect the world’s rhinos from medicinal myths about rhino horn: A rhino killing gang was busted in India, while another suspected … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: 33 Rhino Horns Seized in Hong Kong, Charges Filed in UK Museum Theft & More
This week, a large rhino horn seizure in Hong Kong may provide clues to a rhino horn supplier network – if DNA sampling requests are fulfilled. Meanwhile, a contingency of … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: South Africa's Record-Breaking Rhino Death Toll & More [Warning: Graphic]
A sobering media release from WWF has confirmed that the number of rhinos killed in South Africa during the first 10 months of 2011 has already exceeded last year’s total … [Read full article]