South Africa’s rhino death toll has climbed to a staggering 82 rhinos killed during the first 37 days of 2013. A South Africa National Parks […]
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South Africa: 57 Rhinos Killed in 31 Days
At least 57 rhinos have been massacred in South Africa during the first 31 days of 2013, according to the Department of Environmental Affairs. Of […]
South Africa: 668 Rhinos Killed in 2012
A total of 668 rhinos were massacred in South Africa in 2012, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Environmental Affairs. Kruger […]
Rhino Horn Smugglers Arrested in Thailand and Vietnam
Authorities in Thailand and Vietnam arrested two rhino horn smugglers and confiscated ten rhino horns in two separate incidents on January 6th, 2013. Thai authorities […]
Rhinos in 2012: Don’t Forget the Good News
Despite the tragic news that South Africa’s rhino death toll reached 633 in mid-December 2012, the year actually marked extraordinary achievements in worldwide rhino conservation. […]
South Africa: 633 Rhinos Killed in 353 Days
The number of rhinos killed in South Africa has soared to the horrifying figure of 633 since the start of 2012, according to the Department […]
Google Grants $5M to Help Fight Wildlife Trafficking
Thanks to a grant from Google’s Global Impact Awards, WWF will receive $5 million for “conservation drones” and other innovative tools to protect endangered species […]
South Africa: 588 Rhinos Killed in 331 Days
South Africa’s rhino death toll could top 600 before year’s end, as the figure has now reached 588 rhinos killed in 2012. The Department of […]
From South Africa to Vietnam: Rhinos and Tigers [Photos]
Are some of South Africa’s wildlife breeders selling rhinos and tigers to questionable facilities? One such facility is the Bao Son Paradise Theme Park in […]
Report: Rhino Killings Driven by Private Stockpiling and Trade Speculation
A 2012 economic study concludes that the stockpiling of wildlife products is part of an “extinction strategy” being deployed by rhino horn trade speculators. The […]