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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 [...]

Add Your Voice in Support of Historic Rhino Horn Burning in Assam

Tweet If you would like to add your supportive voice to Assam’s decision to publicly burn its rhino horn stockpile, here’s what you can do. Assam is planning to publicly burn its stockpile of 1,571 rhino horns in order to let would-be rhino poachers and rhino horn consumers know that rhino horn has no monetary [...]

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Public Burning of Rhino Horn Stockpiles Moves Forward in Assam

Tweet The public burning of Assam’s rhino horn stockpiles could occur sooner rather than later. Earlier this year, Assam wildlife authorities hatched a bold plan for some old-school activism: The public burning of the state’s 1,571 stockpiled rhino horns. And the latest from Assam is that the radical event could be taking place by month’s [...]

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