Browsing the archives for the Rhino Horn 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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India: Pair of Rhino Killers Busted in Kaziranga National Park

Authorities from two law enforcement agencies arrested two suspected rhino killers in Kaziranga National Park.

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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: Assets of ‘Groenewald Gang’ Rhino Horn Syndicate Suspects Seized in Raid

Assets totaling approximately R55 million (US $6.8 million) belonging to rhino horn syndicate suspects Dawie Groenewald, Karel Toet and Manie du Plessis have been seized in a raid conducted by a joint team of the Hawks, SAPS, SANDF, the NPA, the Asset Forfieture Unit, and Department of Environmental affairs.

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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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Nepal: Two Rhino Horn Traders Arrested

Nepal authorities have arrested two rhino horn dealers identified as Tej BK and Pramod Adhikari. Staff WriterSaving Rhinos website: savingrhinos.org | Blog: Rhino Horn is NOT Medicine | Web series and podcast: Behind the Schemes | World Rhino Day: worldrhinoday.org |More Posts – Website – Twitter – Facebook

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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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