A South African veterinarian is under investigation for the “gruesome” dehorning of rhinos, while a rhino has died less than a year after being sold to a “hell hole” zoo in Bangladesh.
Browsing the archives for the Captive Rhinos category
16 May 13
Posted in African Rhinos, Captive Rhinos, illegal trade in rhino horn, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn, Rhino Poaching
Tagged Alex Lewis, Bangladesh, Dhaka Zoo, illegal rhino horn trade, private rhino owners, rhino dehorning, Rhino Horn, South Africa, south african veterinarians, stockpiles
Tagged Alex Lewis, Bangladesh, Dhaka Zoo, illegal rhino horn trade, private rhino owners, rhino dehorning, Rhino Horn, South Africa, south african veterinarians, stockpiles
29 Dec 12
Despite the tragic news that South Africa’s rhino death toll reached 633 in mid-December 2012, the year actually marked extraordinary achievements in worldwide rhino conservation.
Posted in African Rhinos, Asian Rhinos, Black Rhino, Borneo Rhino, Captive Rhinos, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Javan Rhino, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, Rhino Education, Southern white rhino, Sumatran Rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged Asian rhino, Black Rhino, good news about rhinos, Greater One-Horned Rhino, India, Indian rhino, Indonesia, Javan Rhino, Rhino Education, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, Sumatran Rhino, Vietnam, white rhino
Tagged Asian rhino, Black Rhino, good news about rhinos, Greater One-Horned Rhino, India, Indian rhino, Indonesia, Javan Rhino, Rhino Education, Saving Rhinos, South Africa, Sumatran Rhino, Vietnam, white rhino
19 Nov 12
Are some of South Africa’s wildlife breeders selling rhinos and tigers to questionable facilities?
17 Oct 12
The video “World Rhino Day 2012: Five Rhino Species Forever!” features celebrations held in 15 countries on 22 September 2012 — World Rhino Day!
Posted in African Rhinos, Asian Rhinos, Black Rhino, Borneo Rhino, Captive Rhinos, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Javan Rhino, Rhino Education, Southern white rhino, Sumatran Rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged Australia, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Public Awareness, South Africa, UK, United States, Vietnam, World Rhino Day, World Rhino Day 2012, Zimbabwe
Tagged Australia, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Public Awareness, South Africa, UK, United States, Vietnam, World Rhino Day, World Rhino Day 2012, Zimbabwe
28 Sep 12
On September 22, 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 citizens across the globe together to raise awareness and funds for the five species of rhinoceros.
Posted in African Rhinos, Announcements, Asian Rhinos, Black Rhino, Borneo Rhino, Captive Rhinos, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Javan Rhino, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, Rhino Education, Southern white rhino, Sumatran Rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged Asian rhino, Black Rhino, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Javan Rhino, Sumatran rhinos, white rhino, World Rhino Day, World Rhino Day 2012
Tagged Asian rhino, Black Rhino, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Javan Rhino, Sumatran rhinos, white rhino, World Rhino Day, World Rhino Day 2012
22 Sep 12
Today — September 22nd, 2012 — is the Third Annual World Rhino Day: Five Rhino Species Forever!
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Posted in African Rhinos, Announcements, Asian Rhinos, Black Rhino, Borneo Rhino, Captive Rhinos, Endangered Species, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Javan Rhino, Northern White Rhino, Southern white rhino, Sumatran Rhino, White Rhinos
Tagged Africa, Asia, Asian rhino, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Javan Rhino, rhino, rhinoceros, Sumatran, white rhino, World Rhino Day, World Rhino Day 2012
Tagged Africa, Asia, Asian rhino, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Javan Rhino, rhino, rhinoceros, Sumatran, white rhino, World Rhino Day, World Rhino Day 2012
26 Jun 12
On Saturday, June 23rd, Sumatran rhino Ratu gave birth to her first calf, who has been named “Andatu”, meaning “Gift from God” in Bahasa, and also a combination of the name of his parents.
22 Jun 12
History has been made at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia, where Ratu has reportedly given birth to a healthy male calf!
11 May 12
Additional details have emerged regarding 30 of the 100-plus live rhinos exported to China from South Africa.
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Posted in African Rhinos, Captive Rhinos, Public Awareness, Rhino Crime Syndicates, Rhino Horn
Tagged China, China rhino farms, De Cai International, Kunming Game Reserve, Limpopo Province 2011, live rhino exports South Africa, Public Awareness, Shi Lin Longhui Wildlife Research Center, Thaba Manzi, Tianjin Zoo, traditional Chinese medicine, Yunnan Wild Animal Park, Zheng Zhou Zoo, Zhengzhou zoo
Tagged China, China rhino farms, De Cai International, Kunming Game Reserve, Limpopo Province 2011, live rhino exports South Africa, Public Awareness, Shi Lin Longhui Wildlife Research Center, Thaba Manzi, Tianjin Zoo, traditional Chinese medicine, Yunnan Wild Animal Park, Zheng Zhou Zoo, Zhengzhou zoo
17 Apr 12
Join the International Rhino Keeper Association and the keeper staff of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for the third annual Cinco de Rhino!
Posted in African Rhinos, Announcements, Asian Rhinos, Captive Rhinos, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, Rhino Education
Tagged #cincoderhino2012, African Rhinos, Asian rhino, Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Rhino, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, rhino fundraiser, Rhino Protection Units, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Tagged #cincoderhino2012, African Rhinos, Asian rhino, Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Rhino, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, rhino fundraiser, Rhino Protection Units, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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BTS Podcast- Rhino Horn Trafficking in India March 29, 2013This week, we are talking with Dr. Bibhab Talukdar, Chair of the IUCN Asian Rhino Specialist Group. […]
- South Africa's Rhino Horn Dealers February 27, 2013This week, we are talking with Julian Rademeyer, author of Killing for Proft: Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade. […]
- Big Carnivores in Big Trouble: Polar Bears and African Lions February 22, 2013This week, we are talking with Dr. Pieter Kat and Chris MacSween from Lion Aid about trade in African lions, and the upcoming CITES polar bear decision. […]
- Rhino Horn Trafficking in India March 29, 2013
