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Busted! UK Man Jailed for Selling Rhino Horn Online

Tweet A UK man has received jail time for dealing in rhino horn on a popular Internet auction site. Mark Rowland of Swaffham, Norfolk, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for attempting to sell a rhino horn on eBay to a buyer in the US. The rhino horn was reportedly priced at £2,000. [...]

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In Support of Public Destruction of Rhino Horn Stockpiles

Tweet There is a growing opinion among some conservationists, activists, and the general public that it is time to make a bold and very public statement in order to protect rhinos from the killing crisis that is poised to push these majestic creatures even closer to extinction. As many of you are now aware, Assam [...]

Three Arrested in South Africa for Smuggling Rhino Horn to Vietnam Just Before World Cup Opening

Tweet Three men were arrested as they tried to smuggle rhino horn to Vietnam just before the World Cup opening. Customs officials at OR Tambo International Airport have arrested three men for attempting to smuggle rhino horn from South Africa to Vietnam. Two of the men were caught just 30 minutes before the World Cup [...]

UK Rhino Charity Responds to Trophy Hunting Controversy

Tweet 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 [...]