Rhinos at Risk: Is Namibia Next?

Warning signs: Disturbing developments in Namibia could be edging the country’s rhino population closer to danger.

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30 Jan 12

‘Bogus Medicine: China’s Rhino Horn Scheme’ [Video]

Why does the demand for rhino horn persist? After all, rhino horn has no proven medicinal value. However, China (using rhinos imported from South Africa) is engaged in a profit-seeking scheme that depends on sick people using rhino horn instead of taking medicine.

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19 Dec 11

‘CITES and the Rhino Horn Trade’ [Slideshow]

This informative 30-page slideshow presentation points out that the solutions to the rhino crisis can be found in increased protection in all implicated states through international and national legislation, improved enforcement, stiffer penalties, and demand reduction – not legalized trade.

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11 Oct 11

Concern Grows Around Role of Rhino Horn ‘Suppliers’ in South Africa

Questions are being raised regarding rhino horn “suppliers” and their effect on illegal rhino horn trafficking.

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11 Oct 11

More Rhino Killings and Arrests in South Africa

Two rhinos were killed and two rhino killers arrested in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

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29 Sep 11

South African ‘Groenewald Gang’ Expected in Court Tomorrow

The high-profile South African rhino horn syndicate case involving game farmer Dawie Groenewald, and veterinarians Karel Toet and Manie du Plessis is expected to resume on September 30.