Browsing the archives for the African Rhinos category

South Africa: Arrest of Another Vietnamese National Highlights Ongoing Problem in Rhino Crisis

The arrest of yet another Vietnamese national highlights the ongoing connection between South Africa and Vietnam in the burgeoning rhino crisis.

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Rhino Horns and Trophies Exported to Asia from South Africa 2000 – 2010 [Infographic]

Infographic showing rhino horns and trophies exported to Asia (including Russia) from South Africa, 2000 — 2010.

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A Tale of Two (Suspected) Rhino Horn Syndicates

Two (suspected) rhino horn syndicates, both alike in indignity, in fair South Africa, where we lay our scene. Sarah PappinI am a writer for Saving Rhinos, as well as for her sister blog, Project Pangolin. You may know me from my previous role at Bush Warriors. I am a biologist-turned-writer, with a BSc in wildlife [...]

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The Lion Bone’s Connected to the … Rhino Horn?

International concern is growing around South African game industry insiders who are dabbling in illicit rhino horn and lion bone trade.

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At Least 30 Rhinos Sent from Limpopo Province to China During Five-Year Period

Additional details have emerged regarding 30 of the 100-plus live rhinos exported to China from South Africa.

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South Africa: 210 Rhinos Killed in 128 Days

According to the latest news released by South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs, the country’s rhino death toll has risen to 210 since the beginning of the year.

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Rhino Horns, Tiger Bones, Pangolin Scales … And Now Human Flesh?

While traditional Chinese “cure-alls” sometimes include endangered species such as rhinos, tigers, and pangolins, the Eastern folk medicine craze has recently become even creepier, as South Korean customs officials have found it necessary to crack down on traffickers of “Chinese-made capsules made from dead human babies”.

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Ringo for Rhinos!

World-famous drummer and former Beatle Ringo Starr is helping to raise awareness about the rhino crisis.

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Cinco de Rhino: Help International Rhino Foundation Protect Rhinos! #cincoderhino2012

The International Rhino Foundation has set an ambitious target of raising $10,000 on “Cinco de Rhino” — May 5th — and you can help make it happen!

South Africa: 199 Rhinos Killed in 120 Days

South Africa’s rhino death toll has risen to at least 199 since the start of 2012, according to the most recent statement made by the country’s Department of Environmental Affairs.

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