In the wee morning hours of May 12, 2016, Ratu, a rare Sumatran rhino, gave birth to a healthy female calf at the Sumatran Rhino […]
Category: Rhinos
Nepal Celebrates Two Consecutive Years of Zero Rhino Poaching
Wonderful news from Nepal: Two back-to-back calendar years of zero rhinos killed for their horns. Nepal is home to the greater one-horned rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis), […]
Swaziland Submits Rhino Horn Trade Proposal for COP17
The Kingdom of Swaziland has submitted a last-minute rhino horn trade proposal for consideration at the upcoming Conference of the Parties to CITES, to be […]
Confirmed: No Rhino Horn Trade Proposal from South Africa at CITES CoP17
Wildlife conservationists around the world heaved a collective sigh of relief upon hearing South Africa’s announcement that it will not put forth a rhino horn […]
Rhino Hunting is Not Compatible with Conservation
by David Bilchitz, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust South Africa’s official approach to rhino conservation involves a contradiction. While calling for the protection of rhinos […]
South Africa Rhino Horn Trade Proposal Hidden in DEA Budget
By Andreas Wilson-Späth, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust This week, investigative journalist and author Julian Rademeyer revealed that the decision to submit a rhino horn […]
Will SCI’s Giant Hunting Auction Benefit African Wildlife?
By Andreas Wilson-Späth, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust Does trophy hunting support wildlife conservation in Africa? The world’s most influential hunters’ association would like you […]
China Requests ‘Gift’ of Rhinos from Nepal [UPDATED]
Disconcerting news from Nepal: Economic superpower China has asked for a pair of rhinos and it seems struggling Nepal has no choice but to oblige. […]
Rhino Poaching in South Africa Declining, But Still Too Soon to Celebrate
By Adam Cruise, courtesy of Conservation Action Trust South Africa has announced its first decrease in rhino poaching since 2007: “We are pleased to announce […]
How Long Before CITES Crashes?
In a little over a month’s time, the CITES Standing Committee will meet for five days in Geneva. This body is made up of regional […]