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Podcast: Saving Rhinos on ‘The WildLife with Laurel Neme’ Radio Talk Show

Listen to a one-hour discussion of the illegal rhino horn trade on The WildLife with Laurel Neme.

Recently, I had the exciting opportunity to be a guest on “The WildLife”, a radio talk show hosted by Dr. Laurel Neme. We discussed the illegal trade in rhino horn and the fact that because rhino horn has no [...]

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Conservationist Murdered in Mozambique – Contract Hit Suspected

A conservationist working in Mozambique has tragically paid the ultimate price for protecting wildlife.

The manager of the Maputo Special Wildlife Reserve, Gilberto Vicente, was brutally murdered last weekend by six assailants armed with AK-47 assault rifles. This horrifying incident highlights the critical need for authorities and the legal system to handle wildlife poaching with [...]

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Rhino Death Toll Due to Poaching in South Africa Reaches 152, Including Calf Mortalities

The most recent release from South African National Parks (SANParks) states that 152 rhinos have been lost this year as a result of poaching activity.

South African National Parks (SANParks) announced Wednesday that the latest figure for rhinos lost due to the country’s poaching surge is now 152.
Based on previous releases by SANParks, this year’s death [...]

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Rhinos: 11 Incredible Facts, Plus Photo Gallery

Thanks to the rampant illegal slaughter of rhinos for their horns, rhinos have the unfortunate distinction of being one of the most endangered animals on earth.

Over the last 40 years, the world’s overall rhinoceros population has declined by over 90% – and if not for dedicated conservation efforts over the last 100 years, it [...]

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Major News Source Confirms Chinese Demand is Responsible for South Africa’s Rhino Poaching Crisis

A National Geographic article about South Africa’s rhino poaching crisis has pointed the public finger where it belongs: China.

In a much-appreciated public analysis that was long overdue, National Geographic broke away from popular media platitudes and explained China’s role in the rhino poaching epidemic that has hit South Africa.
Here’s a quick look at the [...]

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All Black Rhinos in Kenya Being Fitted with Tracking Devices

Kenya’s entire black rhino population will soon be electronically monitored.

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is setting the standard in rhino protection by fitting each of its 610 critically endangered black rhinos with tracking devices.

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Five Black Rhinos Head for a New Home in Zambia

Re-introduction efforts are under way for black rhinos in Zambia.

Five black rhinos – one male and four females – have headed home to Luangwa National Park in Zambia. The rhinos are from Hluhluwe-uMfolozi Park and the Ithala game reserve in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

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UK Rhino Charity Responds to Trophy Hunting Controversy

UK-based Save the Rhino International has posted a statement regarding the recent uproar surrounding the charity’s ties to sport hunting.

The recent stir caused by Save the Rhino International’s partnership with Safari Club International, a trophy hunting organization, has prompted the charity to post a response on its website.
Click here to read the entire statement. [...]

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Controversy Surrounds UK Rhino Charity’s Distasteful Trophy Hunting Endorsement

UK rhino charity Save the Rhino International is under fire from conservationists, wildlife activists, donors, and social media followers as a result of its partnership with Safari Club International, a sport hunting organization.

The inappropriate partnership recently received media attention stemming from an article that appeared in The Times which alleged that Save the Rhino International [...]

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Saving Rhinos and Bush Warriors Team Up for ‘Rhino Week’ to Raise Awareness for Rhinos

To celebrate these majestic animals, we have partnered with Bush Warriors to bring you ‘Rhino Week’!

Very exciting news: Bush Warriors and Saving Rhinos have teamed up to celebrate the first-ever “Bush Warriors Rhino Week” in honor of one of the world’s most endangered animals!

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