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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14 Mar 11

Rhino Death Toll for 2011 Reaches 71 in South Africa

Tweet The carnage continues. South Africa National Parks (SANParks) announced today that the body count for the country’s rhinos has already reached 71 since the beginning of the year. Less than ten days ago, the figure was at 51. During the same time period, 64 people have been arrested in connection with rhino horn crimes. [...]

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18 Feb 11

Zimbabwe Hints at Selling Rhino Horn Stockpiles

Tweet Zimbabwe considers a troubling proposal. In the midst of Southern Africa’s bloodiest rhino poaching epidemic in recent history, Zimbabwe could be gearing up to sell its five tonnes of stockpiled rhino horn. According to AllAfrica.com, Environment and Natural Resources Management Minister Francis Nhema believes that making rhino horn available would stop the slaughter. Rhishja [...]

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23 Jun 10

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 [...]