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Tag: South Africa
Strange Twist in China ‘Rhino Horn Farming’ Scheme
It seems there is a somewhat odd development in the story of live rhinos exported from South Africa to China for a “pharmaceutical breeding” enterprise, […]
South Africa: 313 Rhinos Killed in 134 Days
The number of rhinos illegally killed in South Africa during the first 134 days of 2013 has reached a staggering 313 — just 20 less […]
More Woes for South Africa’s Rhino ‘Industry’
A South African veterinarian is under investigation for the “gruesome” dehorning of rhinos, while a rhino has died less than a year after being sold […]
South Africa: 232 Rhinos Killed in 107 Days
The illegal rhino horn trade has claimed the lives of at least 232 rhinos in South Africa during the first 107 days of 2013, according […]
South Africa: 188 Rhinos Killed in 85 Days
At least 188 rhinos were killed in South Africa during the first quarter of 2013, according to the country’s Department of Environmental Affairs. Of the […]
CITES CoP16 Round Up and Commentary
The 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP16) to CITES concluded in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 14th, 2013, with mixed results for the world’s most threatened […]
South Africa: 128 Rhinos Killed in 58 Days
South Africa continues to be the epicenter of the global rhino crisis, with 128 rhinos massacred in the first 58 days of 2013. 92 of […]
South Africa: 82 Rhinos Killed in 37 Days
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 […]
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 […]