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UK’s Chester Zoo Launches New Campaign to Protect Black Rhinos in Kenya and Tanzania

Tweet The Chester Zoo is helping critically endangered black rhinos in the wild. A new campaign called Act for Wildlife has been launched by the UK’s Chester Zoo. The campaign is raising support and awareness for endangered species in the wild – including black rhinos. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Saving Rhinos LLC, which [...]

Rhino Killed in Kenya, Six Suspects Arrested

Tweet Six people are in custody following the murder of another rhino in Kenya. A manhunt launched by the Narok police and County Council rangers, along with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), has led to the arrests of six suspects in connection with the murder of a white rhino last Wednesday in the Maasai Mara Game [...]

Man Suspected of Killing Rhino in Serengeti National Park Dies in Police Custody

Tweet A man believed to be linked to the killing of ‘George’ has died. One of four suspects arrested in connection with the brutal slaughter of a critically endangered black rhino in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park has reportedly died while in police custody. The four men were arrested in Bonchugu Village in Sedeko Ward on [...]

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Critically Endangered Black Rhino Slaughtered in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Tweet Demand for traditional Chinese medicine strikes the world-famous Serengeti. Despite being microchipped and under “elite” guard, a critically endangered black rhino has been butchered in Tanzania’s famed Serengeti National Park. The rhino was reportedly found – with the horns hacked off – on Tuesday. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Saving Rhinos LLC, which [...]

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All Black Rhinos in Kenya Being Fitted with Tracking Devices

Tweet Kenya’s entire black rhino population will soon be electronically monitored. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is setting the standard in rhino protection by fitting each of its 610 critically endangered black rhinos with tracking devices. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Saving Rhinos LLC, which publishes news and information about the global rhino crisis. [...]

Tanzania Expecting a Boost in Black Rhino Population

Tweet 36 Black Rhinos are expected to be imported from South Africa to Tanzania next month in appreciation of the two countries’ historical bilateral ties. This is welcome news to a country whose Black Rhino population has suffered countless losses at the hands of poachers. The rhinos will be comprised of 18 males and 18 [...]