EXTINCT: Vietnam’s last rhino was a victim of the illegal rhino horn trade. Photo © WWF-Greater Mekong WWF and the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) have confirmed the extinction of the … [Read full article]
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Rhino Crisis Round Up: Arrests in Nepal, Sniffer Dog Deployed in India & More
This week, the greater one-horned rhino is in the news. A smuggling gang is in custody in Nepal, while India has deployed a new weapon in the fight to protect its rhinos.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: 'Groenewald Gang' in Court, World Rhino Day Video & More
This morning, South Africa’s notorious “Groenewald gang” made another court appearance. Is progress being made in efforts to bring this (alleged) rhino horn syndicate to justice?
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Syndicate 'Kingpin' Denied Bail, Rhino Murdered in India, The Rhino Chair & More
There was encouraging news this week from South Africa: Has justice finally been served? Meanwhile, tragedy struck inside one of India’s premier tourist destinations and a rhino horn display was stolen from a UK zoo.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Pregnant Rhino Murdered, CITES Meeting Controversy & More
This week, the 61st meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was held in Geneva. Meanwhile, the carnage continued in South Africa with the brutal murder of a pregnant rhino.
European Rhino Horn Robberies Traced to Organized Crime Gang
The recent rise in rhino horn robberies in Europe is believed to be the handiwork of a single organized gang, which is also involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Arsenic and Old Rhino Horns, the Incredible Rhinoceros Cake and More
There was encouraging news this week from South Africa, as efforts to crack down on the country’s trophy hunting debacle are moving forward. Meanwhile, antique rhino horn thefts continue – but there may be very unpleasant consequences for the end user.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: 'Eco-Clubs' in Nepal, New Arrivals in India & Groenewald Makes a Deal in South Africa
This week’s Round Up takes a look at a couple of great initiatives in Nepal and Zimbabwe – plus, India welcomes some very special new arrivals! Meanwhile, South Africa’s (alleged) rhino horn syndicate kingpin Groenewald remains under the public’s microscope.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Busts Galore, Museum Heists & Groenewald Back in Business
In this week’s Round Up: Significant arrests have been made in South Africa and Nepal, while an unspeakable tragedy strikes Kenya. Meanwhile, the rhino horn robberies continue in Europe – and the notorious (alleged) ringleader of a South African rhino horn syndicate has reared his ugly head.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Belgian Bust, China Clams Up & Make Way for DNA
The rhino crisis continues to span international boundaries, with the thriving illegal market for rhino horn tempting more thieves in Europe — and taking more innocent lives in South Africa.
Meanwhile, China is still sitting in the hot seat.
Mules Hunting Rhinos? Sinister Scam Unfolds in South Africa
Thanks to trophy hunt loopholes in South Africa, rhino horn smugglers have found a way to acquire their contraband legally.
As part of the sinister organized crime network that is controlling the illegal rhino horn trade, these “mules” (often women) are actually using “hunting safaris” as a front for running rhino horn from South Africa to Vietnam.
Rhino Crisis Round-Up: Tragedy, With a Side of Disaster (and a Tiny Ray of Hope)
In what has become one of the worst assaults on the world’s rhinos in recent history, the news continues to shock even the most seasoned wildlife conservationists.