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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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: '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: Busting Myths, Troubling Trends & More
Global efforts to dispel the notion of rhino horn’s alleged medicinal properties are noticeably on the rise – perfect timing as we head into the week before World Rhino Day.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Furry Fossils, The Fab Four & More
Lengthy prison sentences for rhino killers and hope for the world’s rarest rhino species are two of the highlights from this week’s Round Up.
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: 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.
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.
Rhino Crisis Round Up: Death Toll Hits 250, Rhino Horn Smugglers Enjoy 'Drunken Orgies' in South Africa and More
There are now at least 250 fewer rhinos in South Africa than there were at the beginning of the year, thanks to the continuing menace of international rhino horn smuggling syndicates.