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: 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: Killings in Kenya, Arrests in S Africa & More
Rhino killers struck in Kenya and South Africa, leaving at least six rhinos dead, including three critically endangered black rhinos. Two of the deaths were rhino calves: A white rhino calf was shot along with the mother, and a baby black rhino died as a result of being orphaned.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: INTERPOL-Listed Rhino Killer Shot Dead by Police in Swaziland & More
An accomplished criminal wanted for abduction, attempted murder, and killing rhinos in both South Africa and Swaziland has been shot dead after firing on police officers.
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?
Special Edition Round Up: World Rhino Day {Photos & Videos}
This week’s Round Up is an inspirational snapshot of both offline and online events undertaken by people all over the world to bring awareness to the plight of the planet’s remaining rhinos. The unifying message is one simple truth: “Rhino horn is NOT Medicine!”
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Massacre Continues in S Africa, Mixed Results for Rhinos at CITES & More
During the past six days, at least four more rhinos were murdered in South Africa because of the ridiculous myth that rhino horn has curative properties.
Mark Your Calendar: World Rhino Day is September 22 {Videos}
The Planet’s remaining rhinos will soon have their day, thanks to an international campaign launched to celebrate these magnificent pachyderms.
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: 200 Rhinos Slaughtered in South Africa, Irish Gangs (& More)
Sobering news tops the Round Up this week: South Africa’s rhino death toll has reached a staggering 200 – and we’ve barely passed the halfway point for 2011.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Namibia Hit (Maybe) & Rhino Horn 'Treatment' Sends Woman to Hospital in Vietnam
This week, Namibia checks out a suspicious incident, Swaziland receives a heartbreaking update, and a woman in Vietnam becomes ill after ingesting rhino horn.
Cheeky Campaign Points Finger (nails) at Rhino Crisis {Video}
This irreverent video offers a hilarious solution to the very serious issue facing rhinos in South Africa.
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.