On September 22, 2013, the fourth annual World Rhino Day will be celebrated with special events organized both online and offline by zoos, NGOs, conservancies, schools, businesses, and concerned citizens. … [Read full article]
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3 Musketeers Working To Save African Wildlife
It’s a true crime what poachers are doing to endangered wildlife in Africa, Asia, and elsewhere. And it is driven by irrational demand for animal products that don’t actually help … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Killing Spree Continues in South Africa and India
In less than a month, South Africa and India have lost a combined total of at least thirty-five rhinos to the illegal rhino horn trade. 32 rhinos were killed in … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: 430 Rhinos Killed in S Africa & More
South Africa has now lost at least 430 rhinos to the illegal rhino horn trade since the start of 2012, according to figures released by the Department of Environmental Affairs. … [Read full article]
World Rhino Day 2012 Round Up
On September 22nd, the third annual World Rhino Day was celebrated, with over a dozen countries participating this year. World Rhino Day brought NGOs, zoos, rhino sanctuaries, and concerned … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Rhinos Killed in India, Kenya & More
India’s Kaziranga National Park has unfortunately lost another rhino, as a female rhino was found dead this week in the park’s Bagori range. PTI reports that “empty shells and a … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Death Toll Soars to 373 in S Africa & More
At least 373 rhinos have been killed for their horns in South Africa during the first eight months of 2012, according to the country’s Department of Environmental Affairs. Of the … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: World Rhino Day is September 22 #worldrhinoday
It’s almost that time again — time to celebrate the five species of rhino on September 22: World Rhino Day! This year marks the third annual World Rhino Day, with … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Yao Ming in Kenya & More
Retired NBA star Yao Ming was in Kenya to film “The End of the Wild” documentary — and to bring international awareness to the plight of African rhinos and elephants, … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: U.S. Antiques Dealer Pleads Guilty & More
In the United States, antiques dealer David Hausman has pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and creating false records in relation to rhino horn trafficking. The Manhattan antiques dealer is … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Killings, Arrests in S Africa & More
Although the latest figures from the South African government show the country’s rhino death toll at 281, sources outside the media cite a figure closer to 300. And sadly, that … [Read full article]
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Prison Sentence for Museum Thief & More
This week, the Norwich Crown Court sentenced Nihad Mahmod to two-and-a-half years in jail for taking part in a rhino horn robbery at Norwich Castle in February. According to BBC … [Read full article]
Save the Rhino Song (Music Video)
One of our Facebook fans recently dropped us this music video he created. As you can see, it’s focused on the rhino, and efforts to save this precious species. … [Read full article]