Rhino Foundation News Rhino Foundation News en-us 5/20/2013 2:30:09 AM 5/20/2013 2:30:09 AM http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Kalibrate WMS 5 info@rhinos.org info@rhinos.org Chinese actress and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) goodwill ambassador Li Bingbing has filmed five public service announcements to be screened in China as part of the 'Say No to Ivory and Rhino Horn' campaign. Li joins WildAid Ambassador Yao Ming, who lau /latest-news/say-no-to-ivory-and-rhino-horn-psa-war-featuring-li-bingbing Chinese actress and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) goodwill ambassador Li Bingbing has filmed five public service announcements to be screened in China as part of the 'Say No to Ivory and Rhino Horn' campaign. Li joins WildAid Ambassador Yao Ming, who lau 5/16/2013 5:36:07 PM /latest-news/say-no-to-ivory-and-rhino-horn-psa-war-featuring-li-bingbing At least 19 rhino have been poached in the Kruger National Park over the past week, the Department of Environmental Affairs revealed on Wednesday. /latest-news/313-rhino-killed-in-sa At least 19 rhino have been poached in the Kruger National Park over the past week, the Department of Environmental Affairs revealed on Wednesday. 5/16/2013 5:35:21 PM /latest-news/313-rhino-killed-in-sa With just about 100 Sumatran rhinos around, wildlife researchers want Malaysia and Indonesia to urgently work together so that the rhinos get to meet each other, mate, reproduce and get off the critically endangered list. /latest-news/wildlife-experts-want-malaysia-indonesia-to-help-sumatran-rhinos-meet-and-mate With just about 100 Sumatran rhinos around, wildlife researchers want Malaysia and Indonesia to urgently work together so that the rhinos get to meet each other, mate, reproduce and get off the critically endangered list. 5/16/2013 5:33:18 PM /latest-news/wildlife-experts-want-malaysia-indonesia-to-help-sumatran-rhinos-meet-and-mate A California father and son who orchestrated an international ring that smuggled rhinoceros horns that led to an increase in poaching in Africa were sentenced Wednesday to more than three years in prison. /latest-news/father-son-sentenced-in-rhino-horn-smuggling-case A California father and son who orchestrated an international ring that smuggled rhinoceros horns that led to an increase in poaching in Africa were sentenced Wednesday to more than three years in prison. 5/16/2013 5:32:28 PM /latest-news/father-son-sentenced-in-rhino-horn-smuggling-case Wildlife researchers are pushing for a more cohesive effort between Malaysia and Indonesia to conserve the critically endangered Sumatran rhino. /latest-news/experts-malaysia-and-indonesia-should-team-up-to-breed-rhinos Wildlife researchers are pushing for a more cohesive effort between Malaysia and Indonesia to conserve the critically endangered Sumatran rhino. 5/16/2013 5:31:26 PM /latest-news/experts-malaysia-and-indonesia-should-team-up-to-breed-rhinos A Limerick Traveller facing prosecution in Austria in connection with the theft of rhino horns, has had his case further adjourned at the High Court. /latest-news/rhino-suspect-case-put-back A Limerick Traveller facing prosecution in Austria in connection with the theft of rhino horns, has had his case further adjourned at the High Court. 5/16/2013 5:28:05 PM /latest-news/rhino-suspect-case-put-back When Duan Biggs was growing up in the Kruger National Park in South Africa, he used to watch elephants and rhinos walking past his bedroom window. He left home to pursue degrees in biology and economics, and when he returned in 2011 the park looked and sou /latest-news/can-economics-save-the-african-rhino When Duan Biggs was growing up in the Kruger National Park in South Africa, he used to watch elephants and rhinos walking past his bedroom window. He left home to pursue degrees in biology and economics, and when he returned in 2011 the park looked and sou 5/16/2013 5:27:14 PM /latest-news/can-economics-save-the-african-rhino A total of 31 people have been arrested for alleged rhino poaching in Limpopo this year, provincial police said on Tuesday. /latest-news/police-crack-down-on-poachers A total of 31 people have been arrested for alleged rhino poaching in Limpopo this year, provincial police said on Tuesday. 5/16/2013 5:26:31 PM /latest-news/police-crack-down-on-poachers It was in most respects a typical heist that happened in Dublin last month. Masked men, roughed-up security guards, $650,000 in stolen booty. But this wasn’t art or jewelry that was stolen. The contraband, instead, was four rhinoceros heads. Or, more speci /latest-news/there-s-a-country-that-will-pay-300-000-per-rhino-horn-to-cure-cancer-and-hangovers-and-it-s-wiping-out-rhinos It was in most respects a typical heist that happened in Dublin last month. Masked men, roughed-up security guards, $650,000 in stolen booty. But this wasn’t art or jewelry that was stolen. The contraband, instead, was four rhinoceros heads. Or, more speci 5/16/2013 5:25:38 PM /latest-news/there-s-a-country-that-will-pay-300-000-per-rhino-horn-to-cure-cancer-and-hangovers-and-it-s-wiping-out-rhinos The escalating number of rhinos which were being poached in the province prompted the provincial commissioner of Limpopo Lt Gen Simon Mpembe to assign the Stock Theft Unit to crack rhino poaching syndicates, and his decision is now paying dividends. /latest-news/stock-theft-unit-winning-rhino-poaching-war The escalating number of rhinos which were being poached in the province prompted the provincial commissioner of Limpopo Lt Gen Simon Mpembe to assign the Stock Theft Unit to crack rhino poaching syndicates, and his decision is now paying dividends. 5/16/2013 5:25:04 PM /latest-news/stock-theft-unit-winning-rhino-poaching-war It says a lot about the state of the war against poachers in Africa that the Lewa Conservancy, a private sanctuary in Kenya with 12 percent of the country's rhinos, recently appointed a CEO who has never studied zoology or biology. Instead, Mike Watson is /latest-news/the-enemy-inside-rhino-s-protectors-sometimes-aid-poachers It says a lot about the state of the war against poachers in Africa that the Lewa Conservancy, a private sanctuary in Kenya with 12 percent of the country's rhinos, recently appointed a CEO who has never studied zoology or biology. Instead, Mike Watson is 5/16/2013 5:24:19 PM /latest-news/the-enemy-inside-rhino-s-protectors-sometimes-aid-poachers A Limerick man facing prosecution in Austria in connection with the theft of rhino horns, has had his case further adjourned at the High Court. /latest-news/limerick-man-has-austrian-rhino-horns-extradition-case-adjourned A Limerick man facing prosecution in Austria in connection with the theft of rhino horns, has had his case further adjourned at the High Court. 5/16/2013 5:23:32 PM /latest-news/limerick-man-has-austrian-rhino-horns-extradition-case-adjourned Coveted for its supposed medicinal benefits or as a status symbol for the rich and eccentric, rhino horns are in huge demand again, a trend that conservationists fear could wipe out the most vulnerable rhino species in a matter of years. In Asia, where dem /latest-news/can-a-paperless-office-app-save-africa-s-rhinos-from-extinction Coveted for its supposed medicinal benefits or as a status symbol for the rich and eccentric, rhino horns are in huge demand again, a trend that conservationists fear could wipe out the most vulnerable rhino species in a matter of years. In Asia, where dem 5/16/2013 5:22:03 PM /latest-news/can-a-paperless-office-app-save-africa-s-rhinos-from-extinction Africa is facing a growing epidemic: the slaughter of rhinos. So far this year, South Africa has lost more than 290 rhinos — an average of at least two a day. That puts the country on track to set yet another record after poachers killed 668 rhinos in 2 /latest-news/vietnam-s-appetite-for-rhino-horn-drives-poaching-in-africa Africa is facing a growing epidemic: the slaughter of rhinos. So far this year, South Africa has lost more than 290 rhinos — an average of at least two a day. That puts the country on track to set yet another record after poachers killed 668 rhinos in 2 5/15/2013 3:28:43 PM /latest-news/vietnam-s-appetite-for-rhino-horn-drives-poaching-in-africa Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has given the green light for a R4-million sponsorship of two anti-rhino poaching helicopters as well as securing two fixed-wing aircraft to bolster the fight against the onslaught of rhino poaching in KZN. /latest-news/r4m-to-boost-rhino-poaching-fight Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has given the green light for a R4-million sponsorship of two anti-rhino poaching helicopters as well as securing two fixed-wing aircraft to bolster the fight against the onslaught of rhino poaching in KZN. 5/15/2013 3:28:08 PM /latest-news/r4m-to-boost-rhino-poaching-fight Every time I see a car coming towards me with a plastic rhino horn stuck to its bonnet I want to weep. Because driving around with a rhino horn stuck to your car is precisely why the number of rhinos being slaughtered every day is going up by leaps and /latest-news/time-to-fight-dirty-to-save-the-rhinos Every time I see a car coming towards me with a plastic rhino horn stuck to its bonnet I want to weep. Because driving around with a rhino horn stuck to your car is precisely why the number of rhinos being slaughtered every day is going up by leaps and 5/15/2013 3:27:28 PM /latest-news/time-to-fight-dirty-to-save-the-rhinos Three men accused of rhino poaching appeared in the Ubombo Magistrate's Court on Monday, KwaZulu-Natal police said. /latest-news/three-in-court-for-rhino-poaching Three men accused of rhino poaching appeared in the Ubombo Magistrate's Court on Monday, KwaZulu-Natal police said. 5/15/2013 3:26:59 PM /latest-news/three-in-court-for-rhino-poaching As the authorities continue to fight a seemingly losing battle against rhino poachers to protect the animals that help bring in foreign tourists, calls are growing for the lucrative rhino horn trade to be legalised. /latest-news/legalise-rhino-horn-trade-ezemvelo-ceo As the authorities continue to fight a seemingly losing battle against rhino poachers to protect the animals that help bring in foreign tourists, calls are growing for the lucrative rhino horn trade to be legalised. 5/15/2013 3:26:21 PM /latest-news/legalise-rhino-horn-trade-ezemvelo-ceo A rhino has falled prey to illegal poaching in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam.The carcass of the dead rhino was located yesterday in the area of Doramari. /latest-news/rhino-falls-prey-to-illegal-poaching-in-kaziranga-national-park A rhino has falled prey to illegal poaching in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam.The carcass of the dead rhino was located yesterday in the area of Doramari. 5/15/2013 3:25:07 PM /latest-news/rhino-falls-prey-to-illegal-poaching-in-kaziranga-national-park NPR's Frank Langfitt and Gregory Warner have teamed up for a series about how myth and money are driving extraordinary slaughter of rhinos. They talk with host Rachel Martin about the issue, which has repercussions from the African continent all the way to /latest-news/rhino-horns-fuel-deadly-intercontinental-trade NPR's Frank Langfitt and Gregory Warner have teamed up for a series about how myth and money are driving extraordinary slaughter of rhinos. They talk with host Rachel Martin about the issue, which has repercussions from the African continent all the way to 5/15/2013 3:23:56 PM /latest-news/rhino-horns-fuel-deadly-intercontinental-trade Road blocks are just a pain. They prevent you from being where you need to be on time and are hugely frustrating. That is of course unless they're in the form of a 2,000 kg male white rhino who just happens to be lying across the middle of a dirt road i /latest-news/rhino-poaching-we-must-do-everything-we-can-to-stop-it Road blocks are just a pain. They prevent you from being where you need to be on time and are hugely frustrating. That is of course unless they're in the form of a 2,000 kg male white rhino who just happens to be lying across the middle of a dirt road i 5/15/2013 3:22:52 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-we-must-do-everything-we-can-to-stop-it With the recovery of two more full-grown rhino carcasses at Kaziranga National Park (KNP) on Friday, altogether 19 rhinos have been recorded to be killed by poachers since January this year for its horns. /latest-news/more-rhino-carcass-found-in-kaziranga With the recovery of two more full-grown rhino carcasses at Kaziranga National Park (KNP) on Friday, altogether 19 rhinos have been recorded to be killed by poachers since January this year for its horns. 5/15/2013 3:22:25 PM /latest-news/more-rhino-carcass-found-in-kaziranga Danger looms terribly large for Africa. According to the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), an estimated 150 rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year and in 2012 the country lost about 700 elephants to poachers. Africa, reports WWF, loses some /latest-news/kenya-must-do-whatever-it-takes-to-protect-wildlife Danger looms terribly large for Africa. According to the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), an estimated 150 rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year and in 2012 the country lost about 700 elephants to poachers. Africa, reports WWF, loses some 5/15/2013 3:17:02 PM /latest-news/kenya-must-do-whatever-it-takes-to-protect-wildlife Save the Rhino is really keen to work with zoos to build support for field programmes in African and Asia, so when I received an invitation from the lovely Jane Kennedy... /latest-news/learning-about-being-a-rhino-keeper Save the Rhino is really keen to work with zoos to build support for field programmes in African and Asia, so when I received an invitation from the lovely Jane Kennedy... 5/15/2013 3:15:06 PM /latest-news/learning-about-being-a-rhino-keeper The two Vietnamese men the state alleges are responsible for the biggest illegal rhino haul in the Western Cape had their case reinstated yesterday after it had been struck from the roll last week because there were no court interpreters available, says a /latest-news/rhino-charges-reinstated-against-vietnamese-pair The two Vietnamese men the state alleges are responsible for the biggest illegal rhino haul in the Western Cape had their case reinstated yesterday after it had been struck from the roll last week because there were no court interpreters available, says a 5/11/2013 2:30:26 PM /latest-news/rhino-charges-reinstated-against-vietnamese-pair Police in Hanoi yesterday temporarily seized 2.15 kg of animal horns from three passengers from Doha after suspecting the horns were from rhinos, an endangered wide life species. /latest-news/hanoi-police-seize-2-1-kg-of-suspected-rhino-horns Police in Hanoi yesterday temporarily seized 2.15 kg of animal horns from three passengers from Doha after suspecting the horns were from rhinos, an endangered wide life species. 5/11/2013 2:29:07 PM /latest-news/hanoi-police-seize-2-1-kg-of-suspected-rhino-horns SPARKLING with gemstones, a rhino has been given a memorable make-over by pupils at a Southampton school. /latest-news/sparkly-rhino-s-a-little-gem-for-southampton-school SPARKLING with gemstones, a rhino has been given a memorable make-over by pupils at a Southampton school. 5/11/2013 2:26:08 PM /latest-news/sparkly-rhino-s-a-little-gem-for-southampton-school Though South Africa yesterday signed a detailed implementation plan with the Vietnamese government to stop rhino poaching, one of the major loopholes in the illegal rhino horn trade remains unblocked. /latest-news/plan-to-stop-rhino-poachers Though South Africa yesterday signed a detailed implementation plan with the Vietnamese government to stop rhino poaching, one of the major loopholes in the illegal rhino horn trade remains unblocked. 5/11/2013 2:25:14 PM /latest-news/plan-to-stop-rhino-poachers A northern Alberta town thinks it might finally have a solution to its dirt roads that cake cars in dust — Rhino Snot. /latest-news/is-the-solution-to-dusty-dirt-roads-rhino-snot A northern Alberta town thinks it might finally have a solution to its dirt roads that cake cars in dust — Rhino Snot. 5/11/2013 2:22:28 PM /latest-news/is-the-solution-to-dusty-dirt-roads-rhino-snot Scientists at Chester Zoo say their work has achieved a rhino baby boom. The researchers have spent the past five years carefully monitoring the hormone levels of their resident female rhinos in order to work out the best time to introduce them to a pot /latest-news/rhino-conservation-dung-science-leads-to-zoo-baby-boom Scientists at Chester Zoo say their work has achieved a rhino baby boom. The researchers have spent the past five years carefully monitoring the hormone levels of their resident female rhinos in order to work out the best time to introduce them to a pot 5/11/2013 2:20:09 PM /latest-news/rhino-conservation-dung-science-leads-to-zoo-baby-boom The majestic rhino sculpture of the Rhino Circle is today dwarfed by billboards and street vendors as it gathers dust on the roadside at a little distance from the very circle that is still identified with it. The artist, who created the structure from scr /latest-news/genda-circle-s-rhino-gathering-dust-on-road The majestic rhino sculpture of the Rhino Circle is today dwarfed by billboards and street vendors as it gathers dust on the roadside at a little distance from the very circle that is still identified with it. The artist, who created the structure from scr 5/11/2013 2:18:00 PM /latest-news/genda-circle-s-rhino-gathering-dust-on-road Ninety-four people have been arrested for rhino poaching and smuggling rhino horn since the start of 2013, the environmental affairs department said on Wednesday. /latest-news/94-arrested-for-rhino-poaching Ninety-four people have been arrested for rhino poaching and smuggling rhino horn since the start of 2013, the environmental affairs department said on Wednesday. 5/11/2013 2:17:03 PM /latest-news/94-arrested-for-rhino-poaching Two Mozambiquan men were arrested in the Kruger National Park on Friday for rhino poaching. The two suspects, who had a hunting rifle and two rhino horns in their possession, were taken into custody close to the Pafuri border. Officers found the rhi /latest-news/rhino-poachers-arrested Two Mozambiquan men were arrested in the Kruger National Park on Friday for rhino poaching. The two suspects, who had a hunting rifle and two rhino horns in their possession, were taken into custody close to the Pafuri border. Officers found the rhi 5/7/2013 7:17:32 PM /latest-news/rhino-poachers-arrested Two people have been arrested following the killing of a rhino cow in the Kruger National Park, North West police said on Sunday. /latest-news/two-men-arrested-for-rhino-poaching Two people have been arrested following the killing of a rhino cow in the Kruger National Park, North West police said on Sunday. 5/7/2013 7:16:32 PM /latest-news/two-men-arrested-for-rhino-poaching Two foreign nationals will appear in the Makhado Magistrate’s Court on Monday for rhino poaching and being in possession of illegal ammunition after their arrest on Friday. /latest-news/foreigners-to-face-rhino-poaching-rap Two foreign nationals will appear in the Makhado Magistrate’s Court on Monday for rhino poaching and being in possession of illegal ammunition after their arrest on Friday. 5/7/2013 7:15:21 PM /latest-news/foreigners-to-face-rhino-poaching-rap Wildlife enthusiasts love to flaunt their knowledge about different species. If you are from the same group or wish to be a part of it, then have a look at the top interesting facts about the one-horned rhinoceros and sharpen your knowledge base. /latest-news/top-interesting-facts-about-the-one-horned-rhino Wildlife enthusiasts love to flaunt their knowledge about different species. If you are from the same group or wish to be a part of it, then have a look at the top interesting facts about the one-horned rhinoceros and sharpen your knowledge base. 5/7/2013 7:11:48 PM /latest-news/top-interesting-facts-about-the-one-horned-rhino Two people have been arrested following the killing of a rhino cow in the Kruger National Park, North West police said on Sunday. /latest-news/two-arrested-for-rhino-poaching Two people have been arrested following the killing of a rhino cow in the Kruger National Park, North West police said on Sunday. 5/7/2013 7:10:06 PM /latest-news/two-arrested-for-rhino-poaching The Western Cape justice department has revealed that a Vietnamese interpreter sourced to assist the Khayelitsha Priority Court in one of the Western Cape’s biggest illegal rhino horn cases was believed to have been “compromised”. /latest-news/interpreter-in-rhino-horn-case-compromised The Western Cape justice department has revealed that a Vietnamese interpreter sourced to assist the Khayelitsha Priority Court in one of the Western Cape’s biggest illegal rhino horn cases was believed to have been “compromised”. 5/7/2013 7:09:25 PM /latest-news/interpreter-in-rhino-horn-case-compromised As he watched a white rhino take its final breath after poachers broke its back and hacked off its horn, Maj. Gen. Johan Jooste said he realized that South Africa is facing a war to save the endangered species. /latest-news/rhino-s-last-gasp-signals-south-african-general-s-return-to-war As he watched a white rhino take its final breath after poachers broke its back and hacked off its horn, Maj. Gen. Johan Jooste said he realized that South Africa is facing a war to save the endangered species. 5/7/2013 7:07:50 PM /latest-news/rhino-s-last-gasp-signals-south-african-general-s-return-to-war New at the zoo: 2,000-pound beasts seeking belly rubs. The Blank Park Zoo’s newest inhabitants include a pair of 2-year-old African black rhinos that apparently are enjoying their new digs. /latest-news/rhino-exhibit-opens-today-at-blank-park-zoo New at the zoo: 2,000-pound beasts seeking belly rubs. The Blank Park Zoo’s newest inhabitants include a pair of 2-year-old African black rhinos that apparently are enjoying their new digs. 5/7/2013 7:07:18 PM /latest-news/rhino-exhibit-opens-today-at-blank-park-zoo For the first time since the black rhinoceros was listed as endangered in 1980, federal officials are allowing a hunted-rhino trophy to be imported to the U.S. /latest-news/us-allows-wis-hunter-to-import-rare-rhino-trophy For the first time since the black rhinoceros was listed as endangered in 1980, federal officials are allowing a hunted-rhino trophy to be imported to the U.S. 5/7/2013 7:06:28 PM /latest-news/us-allows-wis-hunter-to-import-rare-rhino-trophy Twalumba, the now famous “rhino” made from recycled beverage cans, recovered snare wire and steel is in the capital “attending” the Harare International Festival of Arts as part of her great tour. /latest-news/twalumba-the-rhino-comes-to-harare Twalumba, the now famous “rhino” made from recycled beverage cans, recovered snare wire and steel is in the capital “attending” the Harare International Festival of Arts as part of her great tour. 5/7/2013 7:05:52 PM /latest-news/twalumba-the-rhino-comes-to-harare The Sabah Department of Wildlife has decided to 'appoint' 35-year old female Sumatran rhino Gelugob as 'ambassador' of the species to highlight their plight, said Dr Sen, Senior Veterinarian of Sabah Wildlife Department. /latest-news/envoy-role-for-our-sumatran-rhino-gelugob The Sabah Department of Wildlife has decided to 'appoint' 35-year old female Sumatran rhino Gelugob as 'ambassador' of the species to highlight their plight, said Dr Sen, Senior Veterinarian of Sabah Wildlife Department. 5/7/2013 7:05:16 PM /latest-news/envoy-role-for-our-sumatran-rhino-gelugob The police in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, have arrested three suspected rhino poachers believed to have been on their way to shoot and dehorn rhinos in the Kruger National Park. /latest-news/south-africa-three-suspected-rhino-poachers-stopped-in-their-tracks The police in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, have arrested three suspected rhino poachers believed to have been on their way to shoot and dehorn rhinos in the Kruger National Park. 5/7/2013 7:04:36 PM /latest-news/south-africa-three-suspected-rhino-poachers-stopped-in-their-tracks Mozambique’s rhinoceros population was wiped out more than a century ago by big game hunters. Reconstituted several years ago, the beasts again are on the brink of vanishing from the country by poachers seeking their horns for sale in Asia. /latest-news/expert-rhino-population-wiped-out-in-mozambique Mozambique’s rhinoceros population was wiped out more than a century ago by big game hunters. Reconstituted several years ago, the beasts again are on the brink of vanishing from the country by poachers seeking their horns for sale in Asia. 5/7/2013 5:49:17 PM /latest-news/expert-rhino-population-wiped-out-in-mozambique The growing incursion of rhino poachers from Mozambique into South Africa’s flagship Kruger National Park is beginning to strain relations between the two countries. South African security operatives trying to stem the relentless killing of the enigmatic a /latest-news/worsening-rhino-war-strains-countries-relations The growing incursion of rhino poachers from Mozambique into South Africa’s flagship Kruger National Park is beginning to strain relations between the two countries. South African security operatives trying to stem the relentless killing of the enigmatic a 5/2/2013 5:53:48 PM /latest-news/worsening-rhino-war-strains-countries-relations A WA company is spearheading the fight against rhino poaching after designing cutting-edge technology that has been snapped up by South Africa's leading rhino protection agency. /latest-news/wa-firm-spearheads-fight-against-poachers A WA company is spearheading the fight against rhino poaching after designing cutting-edge technology that has been snapped up by South Africa's leading rhino protection agency. 5/2/2013 5:50:01 PM /latest-news/wa-firm-spearheads-fight-against-poachers In an effort to protect South African black rhinos, Animal Planet has enlisted an unusual ally – U.S. Special Forces. Dubbed “Battleground: Rhino Wars,” Jeff “Biggs” Wobig, a SEAL in the Naval Reserves and his comrades, Craig “Saw” Sawyer (former SEAL) /latest-news/save-the-rhino-navy-seal-style-video In an effort to protect South African black rhinos, Animal Planet has enlisted an unusual ally – U.S. Special Forces. Dubbed “Battleground: Rhino Wars,” Jeff “Biggs” Wobig, a SEAL in the Naval Reserves and his comrades, Craig “Saw” Sawyer (former SEAL) 5/2/2013 5:48:53 PM /latest-news/save-the-rhino-navy-seal-style-video Three rhino poachers, one of whom was wounded in a shootout with field rangers, were arrested over the weekend while the national poaching figure continued to climb to 249 since the start of the year. “The poachers were arrested in the Tshokwane region /latest-news/poachers-arrested-as-rhino-toll-climbs Three rhino poachers, one of whom was wounded in a shootout with field rangers, were arrested over the weekend while the national poaching figure continued to climb to 249 since the start of the year. “The poachers were arrested in the Tshokwane region 5/2/2013 5:48:08 PM /latest-news/poachers-arrested-as-rhino-toll-climbs With rhino poaching still on the rise in South Africa, Edgars Club Magazine caught up with Julian Rademeyer, author of Killing for Profit: Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade, to learn more about this devastation and what can be done to curb it. /latest-news/julian-rademeyer-urges-south-africans-to-save-our-rhinos With rhino poaching still on the rise in South Africa, Edgars Club Magazine caught up with Julian Rademeyer, author of Killing for Profit: Exposing the Illegal Rhino Horn Trade, to learn more about this devastation and what can be done to curb it. 5/2/2013 5:47:29 PM /latest-news/julian-rademeyer-urges-south-africans-to-save-our-rhinos Anna Merz, who went to Kenya seeking a serene retirement but became so appalled by the slaughter of black rhinoceroses that she helped start a reserve to protect them, becoming a global leader in the fight against their extinction, died on April 4 in Melkr /latest-news/saviour-of-kenya-s-rhinos Anna Merz, who went to Kenya seeking a serene retirement but became so appalled by the slaughter of black rhinoceroses that she helped start a reserve to protect them, becoming a global leader in the fight against their extinction, died on April 4 in Melkr 5/2/2013 5:46:39 PM /latest-news/saviour-of-kenya-s-rhinos The number of rhino poached for their horn in South Africa since the beginning of the year has increased to 249. The Kruger National Park remains the hardest hit, with the number of rhino poached since last week increasing from 167 to 180. A total of 21 in /latest-news/rhino-poached-nears-250-this-year The number of rhino poached for their horn in South Africa since the beginning of the year has increased to 249. The Kruger National Park remains the hardest hit, with the number of rhino poached since last week increasing from 167 to 180. A total of 21 in 5/2/2013 5:45:58 PM /latest-news/rhino-poached-nears-250-this-year David K. Reinke says he’s committed to saving the endangered black rhinoceros. So the Madison businessman traveled to Namibia, where he contributed about $200,000 to a trust fund there — and shot and killed a black rhino. /latest-news/madison-hunter-to-import-black-rhino-trophy-into-u-s-for-first-time-in-30-years David K. Reinke says he’s committed to saving the endangered black rhinoceros. So the Madison businessman traveled to Namibia, where he contributed about $200,000 to a trust fund there — and shot and killed a black rhino. 5/2/2013 5:13:01 PM /latest-news/madison-hunter-to-import-black-rhino-trophy-into-u-s-for-first-time-in-30-years After reading a recent article in the New York Times about the threat to rhinos caused by illegal poaching and the efforts of wildlife conservation organizations to protect them, Mrs. Lisa Parisi’s fifth grade class at the Denton Avenue School in Herricks /latest-news/denton-avenue-students-helping-to-protect-endangered-rhinos After reading a recent article in the New York Times about the threat to rhinos caused by illegal poaching and the efforts of wildlife conservation organizations to protect them, Mrs. Lisa Parisi’s fifth grade class at the Denton Avenue School in Herricks 4/30/2013 6:36:49 PM /latest-news/denton-avenue-students-helping-to-protect-endangered-rhinos The black rhino, also known as the hook-lipped rhinoceros, is a critically endangered species of rhinoceros, that was previously endemic throughout much of Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa, and also to certain regions in West Africa. /latest-news/black-rhino-still-near-extinction-western-subspecies-still-extinct-pictures-of-a-disappearing-animal The black rhino, also known as the hook-lipped rhinoceros, is a critically endangered species of rhinoceros, that was previously endemic throughout much of Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa, and also to certain regions in West Africa. 4/30/2013 6:34:03 PM /latest-news/black-rhino-still-near-extinction-western-subspecies-still-extinct-pictures-of-a-disappearing-animal Ancient mammals often end up overshadowed by dinosaurs in science stories. But overlooking the massive rhinos that dominated the landscape more than 23 million years ago would be a tall feat. /latest-news/rhinoceros-giants-revisits-era-of-daring-fossil-hunts Ancient mammals often end up overshadowed by dinosaurs in science stories. But overlooking the massive rhinos that dominated the landscape more than 23 million years ago would be a tall feat. 4/30/2013 6:33:06 PM /latest-news/rhinoceros-giants-revisits-era-of-daring-fossil-hunts A U.S. firm recently gave smartphones to some game rangers in South Africa to help them track poachers who kill rhinos for their horns. An antipoaching ad campaign in Vietnam, a key illegal market, shows rhinos with human hands or feet in place of horns, w /latest-news/south-africa-effort-to-protect-rhinos-escalates-but-so-does-poaching A U.S. firm recently gave smartphones to some game rangers in South Africa to help them track poachers who kill rhinos for their horns. An antipoaching ad campaign in Vietnam, a key illegal market, shows rhinos with human hands or feet in place of horns, w 4/30/2013 6:31:58 PM /latest-news/south-africa-effort-to-protect-rhinos-escalates-but-so-does-poaching THE gang suspected of stealing four rhino heads from a museum have sunk to a new low. The Irish Sun can reveal the mob are now preying on frail pensioners by posing as furniture salesmen. /latest-news/vile-rhino-thugs-swindling-oaps THE gang suspected of stealing four rhino heads from a museum have sunk to a new low. The Irish Sun can reveal the mob are now preying on frail pensioners by posing as furniture salesmen. 4/30/2013 6:30:53 PM /latest-news/vile-rhino-thugs-swindling-oaps Meet Anna. She’s a 155 pound week-old rhino (more specifically, a Southern White Rhinoceros) who lives in West Palm Beach at the at Lion Country Safari. White Rhinos are endangered, which makes her extra special! /latest-news/week-old-rhino-plays-in-the-mud-video Meet Anna. She’s a 155 pound week-old rhino (more specifically, a Southern White Rhinoceros) who lives in West Palm Beach at the at Lion Country Safari. White Rhinos are endangered, which makes her extra special! 4/30/2013 6:28:52 PM /latest-news/week-old-rhino-plays-in-the-mud-video The state unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday staged a mass protest in Kaziranga against the unabated poaching of rhinos at the national park over the last few months. /latest-news/bjp-stir-against-rhino-poaching-in-kaziranga The state unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday staged a mass protest in Kaziranga against the unabated poaching of rhinos at the national park over the last few months. 4/30/2013 6:28:12 PM /latest-news/bjp-stir-against-rhino-poaching-in-kaziranga Banke and its extended clan of 30 other rhinos at the Dudhwa national park will meet a new set of counterparts from Assam soon as the decks have been cleared for the second phase of rhino re-introduction programme in Uttar Pradesh. /latest-news/new-family-members-for-dudhwa-park-rhinos-soon Banke and its extended clan of 30 other rhinos at the Dudhwa national park will meet a new set of counterparts from Assam soon as the decks have been cleared for the second phase of rhino re-introduction programme in Uttar Pradesh. 4/30/2013 6:27:08 PM /latest-news/new-family-members-for-dudhwa-park-rhinos-soon Mozambique's game rangers have helped poachers kill every single rhino in the Mozambique section of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park according to the International Fund for Wildlife Management. /latest-news/last-15-rhinos-in-mozambique-park-betrayed-by-rangers-killed-by-poachers Mozambique's game rangers have helped poachers kill every single rhino in the Mozambique section of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park according to the International Fund for Wildlife Management. 4/30/2013 6:26:08 PM /latest-news/last-15-rhinos-in-mozambique-park-betrayed-by-rangers-killed-by-poachers Every single rhino in the Mozambique section of the Limpopo National Park were killed by poachers this year. The International Fund for Animal Welfare's Wildlife Crime and Consumer Awareness Programme said poachers, with the aid of game rangers, killed /latest-news/all-rhinos-at-limpopo-national-park-killed Every single rhino in the Mozambique section of the Limpopo National Park were killed by poachers this year. The International Fund for Animal Welfare's Wildlife Crime and Consumer Awareness Programme said poachers, with the aid of game rangers, killed 4/30/2013 6:24:41 PM /latest-news/all-rhinos-at-limpopo-national-park-killed While special operators typically protect Americans, Jeff “Biggs” Wobig and his friends have branched out to another population: rhinos. Wobig, a 29-year-old special warfare operator first class, is a SEAL in the Navy Reserve. He’s also a newly minted T /latest-news/seal-battles-poachers-to-save-rhinos While special operators typically protect Americans, Jeff “Biggs” Wobig and his friends have branched out to another population: rhinos. Wobig, a 29-year-old special warfare operator first class, is a SEAL in the Navy Reserve. He’s also a newly minted T 4/30/2013 6:24:05 PM /latest-news/seal-battles-poachers-to-save-rhinos It's hard enough running a marathon's 26.2 miles, but going the whole way in a 22-pound rhino costume is another beast entirely. But that's just what 15 competitors running for Save The Rhino did last Sunday in an effort to raise awareness and money for /latest-news/london-marathon-rhino-runners-wear-22-pound-suits-during-race-to-save-the-species It's hard enough running a marathon's 26.2 miles, but going the whole way in a 22-pound rhino costume is another beast entirely. But that's just what 15 competitors running for Save The Rhino did last Sunday in an effort to raise awareness and money for 4/30/2013 6:22:57 PM /latest-news/london-marathon-rhino-runners-wear-22-pound-suits-during-race-to-save-the-species The directors of the Limpopo National Park (PNL) in Mozambique have announced that poachers have wiped out all the rhinos in the park. Poachers traffic in rhino horns to meet the Asian market demand for preparations believed to have medicinal properties. /latest-news/poachers-have-killed-all-rhinos-in-limpopo-park-mozambique-read-more-http-www-digitaljournal-com-article-348952-ixzz2rylpxrbf The directors of the Limpopo National Park (PNL) in Mozambique have announced that poachers have wiped out all the rhinos in the park. Poachers traffic in rhino horns to meet the Asian market demand for preparations believed to have medicinal properties. 4/30/2013 6:22:08 PM /latest-news/poachers-have-killed-all-rhinos-in-limpopo-park-mozambique-read-more-http-www-digitaljournal-com-article-348952-ixzz2rylpxrbf It is nearing 6 pm at the Jaldapara National Park. The grassland is harsh and beautiful, painted in shades of yellow and green. On the small wooden bridge over a tributary of the Torsa river, forest guards Rajakanta Bunta Burman and Paresh Burman are cycli /latest-news/the-return-of-the-rhino It is nearing 6 pm at the Jaldapara National Park. The grassland is harsh and beautiful, painted in shades of yellow and green. On the small wooden bridge over a tributary of the Torsa river, forest guards Rajakanta Bunta Burman and Paresh Burman are cycli 4/30/2013 6:21:15 PM /latest-news/the-return-of-the-rhino South Africa is losing more than two rhino a day to poachers, with the Kruger National Park still the hardest hit. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-ongoing South Africa is losing more than two rhino a day to poachers, with the Kruger National Park still the hardest hit. 4/30/2013 6:20:22 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-ongoing In early 2012, as part of a rapidly growing criminal poaching campaign in Africa and Asia, three white rhinos were attacked and brutally mutilated for their horn at Kariega Game Reserve, near Grahamstown in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The animals suffered /latest-news/for-rhino-in-a-shrinking-world-an-international-anthology-edited-by-harry-owen-illustrated-by-sally-scott In early 2012, as part of a rapidly growing criminal poaching campaign in Africa and Asia, three white rhinos were attacked and brutally mutilated for their horn at Kariega Game Reserve, near Grahamstown in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The animals suffered 4/30/2013 6:19:10 PM /latest-news/for-rhino-in-a-shrinking-world-an-international-anthology-edited-by-harry-owen-illustrated-by-sally-scott Cape Town - Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park – a key element in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, or peace park – has been stripped of all its 300-odd rhinos by poachers, with the last remaining 15 animals believed to have been killed last month. /latest-news/poachers-kill-every-rhino-in-game-park Cape Town - Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park – a key element in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, or peace park – has been stripped of all its 300-odd rhinos by poachers, with the last remaining 15 animals believed to have been killed last month. 4/30/2013 6:18:34 PM /latest-news/poachers-kill-every-rhino-in-game-park Twalumba, the rhino made from recycled cans was on Thursday received by the National Parks and Wildlife Authority at the authority’s stand at the on going Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. /latest-news/twalumba-the-rhino Twalumba, the rhino made from recycled cans was on Thursday received by the National Parks and Wildlife Authority at the authority’s stand at the on going Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. 4/30/2013 6:17:37 PM /latest-news/twalumba-the-rhino For the first time in 33 years a hunter has been allowed to import a black rhino trophy into the U.S. David K. Reinke, CEO of a laser jet printer parts wholesaler, tagged the animal in Namibia in 2009. He paid $215,000 for the hunt, including a $175,000 co /latest-news/are-black-rhinos-ripe-for-the-taking For the first time in 33 years a hunter has been allowed to import a black rhino trophy into the U.S. David K. Reinke, CEO of a laser jet printer parts wholesaler, tagged the animal in Namibia in 2009. He paid $215,000 for the hunt, including a $175,000 co 4/30/2013 6:16:28 PM /latest-news/are-black-rhinos-ripe-for-the-taking Controversy is raging over the American who has been allowed to bring hunting trophy from a black rhino into the U.S. for the first time in over 30 years. According to Scientific American, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service granted an import license to Da /latest-news/outrage-as-republican-donor-is-allowed-to-bring-endangered-black-rhino-horn-into-u-s-as-trophy-for-slaughtering-it-on-215-000-organized-hunt Controversy is raging over the American who has been allowed to bring hunting trophy from a black rhino into the U.S. for the first time in over 30 years. According to Scientific American, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service granted an import license to Da 4/30/2013 6:15:43 PM /latest-news/outrage-as-republican-donor-is-allowed-to-bring-endangered-black-rhino-horn-into-u-s-as-trophy-for-slaughtering-it-on-215-000-organized-hunt CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports on the alarming number of rhinos being killed for their horns in South Africa. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-relentless-in-south-africa CNN's Nkepile Mabuse reports on the alarming number of rhinos being killed for their horns in South Africa. 4/30/2013 6:13:59 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-relentless-in-south-africa Cape Town - Poachers, aided by game rangers, have killed every single rhino in the Mozambique section of one of Southern Africa’s most vaunted transfrontier parks. /latest-news/poachers-wipe-out-rhino-in-mozambique-park Cape Town - Poachers, aided by game rangers, have killed every single rhino in the Mozambique section of one of Southern Africa’s most vaunted transfrontier parks. 4/30/2013 6:13:13 PM /latest-news/poachers-wipe-out-rhino-in-mozambique-park It is strangely unbearable to those unfamiliar with the stench of a rotting carcass, with the sweltering heat only multiplying the stench that seems to creep into every pore. /latest-news/rotting-carcasses-bear-sad-testimony-to-carnage-of-rhino-slaughter It is strangely unbearable to those unfamiliar with the stench of a rotting carcass, with the sweltering heat only multiplying the stench that seems to creep into every pore. 4/26/2013 6:05:54 PM /latest-news/rotting-carcasses-bear-sad-testimony-to-carnage-of-rhino-slaughter Economic development, environment and tourism MEC Pinky Phosa has expressed concern at the shocking cases of rhino poaching that have continued to hit the province since the beginning of the year. She said this after rhino poaching statistics released b /latest-news/punish-greedy-rhino-poachers Economic development, environment and tourism MEC Pinky Phosa has expressed concern at the shocking cases of rhino poaching that have continued to hit the province since the beginning of the year. She said this after rhino poaching statistics released b 4/26/2013 6:05:10 PM /latest-news/punish-greedy-rhino-poachers I wouldn't mind so much if Justin Wateridge was some gritty, super-fit Para. Or an Olympic oarsman. But he's a 43-year-old travel agent from the Cotswolds and just happens to be a man with more than his fair share of resolve. /latest-news/rhinos-on-the-run-at-the-london-marathon I wouldn't mind so much if Justin Wateridge was some gritty, super-fit Para. Or an Olympic oarsman. But he's a 43-year-old travel agent from the Cotswolds and just happens to be a man with more than his fair share of resolve. 4/26/2013 6:04:23 PM /latest-news/rhinos-on-the-run-at-the-london-marathon RHINO FORCE’s red, black and white beaded bracelet remains SA’s best-selling rhino accessory, maintaining unprecedented success in raising awareness and funds for rhino conservation. /latest-news/rhino-force-the-fight-against-rhino-poaching RHINO FORCE’s red, black and white beaded bracelet remains SA’s best-selling rhino accessory, maintaining unprecedented success in raising awareness and funds for rhino conservation. 4/26/2013 6:02:52 PM /latest-news/rhino-force-the-fight-against-rhino-poaching South African men and women are putting their lives on the line day after day against an unrelenting armed enemy with no regard for life, no respect for international borders and no end to their greed. For foreign nationals to cross the border of a coun /latest-news/sa-s-mounting-rhino-war South African men and women are putting their lives on the line day after day against an unrelenting armed enemy with no regard for life, no respect for international borders and no end to their greed. For foreign nationals to cross the border of a coun 4/26/2013 6:02:03 PM /latest-news/sa-s-mounting-rhino-war AN Organised crime gang believed to have stolen from museums worldwide is suspected of the theft of rhino horns from a National Museum storage facility. /latest-news/europol-probe-into-crime-gang-linked-to-500k-rhino-horn-heist AN Organised crime gang believed to have stolen from museums worldwide is suspected of the theft of rhino horns from a National Museum storage facility. 4/26/2013 6:00:47 PM /latest-news/europol-probe-into-crime-gang-linked-to-500k-rhino-horn-heist Rhino poaching should be declared a national disaster, the DA said on Sunday. This would enable access to disaster management funds to finance anti-poaching initiatives while discussions on rhino horn trade continued, Democratic Alliance MP Anthony Bena /latest-news/debate-rhino-horn-trade-da Rhino poaching should be declared a national disaster, the DA said on Sunday. This would enable access to disaster management funds to finance anti-poaching initiatives while discussions on rhino horn trade continued, Democratic Alliance MP Anthony Bena 4/26/2013 5:59:20 PM /latest-news/debate-rhino-horn-trade-da WRITING in 1917, R.B. Smart, deputy commissioner and settlement officer in Akyab district of British-ruled Burma (now Rakhine state in Myanmar), was worried about local rhinoceroses. His volume of the “Burma Gazetteer” notes that their blood and horns were /latest-news/horn-of-scarcity WRITING in 1917, R.B. Smart, deputy commissioner and settlement officer in Akyab district of British-ruled Burma (now Rakhine state in Myanmar), was worried about local rhinoceroses. His volume of the “Burma Gazetteer” notes that their blood and horns were 4/26/2013 5:57:52 PM /latest-news/horn-of-scarcity RHINO raid hostage Harry Kenna has told of his horror ordeal, admitting: “It was pretty frightening.” The security man was left tied up and terrified when three masked thugs burst into the museum warehouse he was guarding and stole four rhino heads last w /latest-news/rhino-horn-hostage-my-kidnap-ordeal RHINO raid hostage Harry Kenna has told of his horror ordeal, admitting: “It was pretty frightening.” The security man was left tied up and terrified when three masked thugs burst into the museum warehouse he was guarding and stole four rhino heads last w 4/26/2013 5:56:57 PM /latest-news/rhino-horn-hostage-my-kidnap-ordeal Gardaí are investigating the theft of rhinoceros heads and horns worth an estimated €500,000 from the National Museum Archive in Swords. Three masked men entered the building at about 10:40 pm yesterday and tied up the security man on duty before loading /latest-news/rhino-horns-worth-500-000-stolen-from-the-national-museum Gardaí are investigating the theft of rhinoceros heads and horns worth an estimated €500,000 from the National Museum Archive in Swords. Three masked men entered the building at about 10:40 pm yesterday and tied up the security man on duty before loading 4/26/2013 5:55:26 PM /latest-news/rhino-horns-worth-500-000-stolen-from-the-national-museum Anna Merz, who went to Kenya seeking a serene retirement but became so appalled by the slaughter of black rhinoceroses that she helped start a reserve to protect them, becoming a global leader in the fight against their extinction, died on April 4 in Melkr /latest-news/anna-merz-rhino-guardian-and-champion-dies-at-81 Anna Merz, who went to Kenya seeking a serene retirement but became so appalled by the slaughter of black rhinoceroses that she helped start a reserve to protect them, becoming a global leader in the fight against their extinction, died on April 4 in Melkr 4/22/2013 4:54:13 PM /latest-news/anna-merz-rhino-guardian-and-champion-dies-at-81 Masked men stole stuffed rhinoceros heads containing eight valuable horns from the warehouse of Ireland's National Museum, police and museum officials said Thursday, in a heist being linked to an Irish Gypsy gang that specializes in such raids across Euro /latest-news/national-museum-of-ireland-theft-pricey-rhino-horns-stolen-from-warehouse-storage Masked men stole stuffed rhinoceros heads containing eight valuable horns from the warehouse of Ireland's National Museum, police and museum officials said Thursday, in a heist being linked to an Irish Gypsy gang that specializes in such raids across Euro 4/22/2013 4:50:50 PM /latest-news/national-museum-of-ireland-theft-pricey-rhino-horns-stolen-from-warehouse-storage GUWAHATI, India, Apr 21 (IPS) - The year 2013 opened on a disastrous note for the one-horned rhinoceros of the northeastern Indian state of Assam. At the beginning of April, officials in the Kaziranga National Park (KNP), one of the last retreats left in S /latest-news/poachers-close-in-on-last-rhino-retreat GUWAHATI, India, Apr 21 (IPS) - The year 2013 opened on a disastrous note for the one-horned rhinoceros of the northeastern Indian state of Assam. At the beginning of April, officials in the Kaziranga National Park (KNP), one of the last retreats left in S 4/22/2013 4:40:50 PM /latest-news/poachers-close-in-on-last-rhino-retreat The sight of a rhino running down the road would ordinarily shock many of us, but at the London Marathon it has become a well known occurrence. /latest-news/rhino-runners-hail-phenomenal-london-marathon-crowd The sight of a rhino running down the road would ordinarily shock many of us, but at the London Marathon it has become a well known occurrence. 4/22/2013 4:35:15 PM /latest-news/rhino-runners-hail-phenomenal-london-marathon-crowd The main suspects behind last week's rhino-horn robbery from the National Museum storage facility in north Co Dublin are a gang from the Traveller community who are also suspected of similar robberies on five continents. /latest-news/traveller-gang-suspected-in-rhino-horn-robberies The main suspects behind last week's rhino-horn robbery from the National Museum storage facility in north Co Dublin are a gang from the Traveller community who are also suspected of similar robberies on five continents. 4/22/2013 4:34:41 PM /latest-news/traveller-gang-suspected-in-rhino-horn-robberies Rhino poaching should be declared a national disaster, the DA said on Sunday. This would enable access to disaster management funds to finance anti-poaching initiatives while discussions on rhino horn trade continued, Democratic Alliance MP Anthony Bena /latest-news/rhino-da-wants-disaster-money Rhino poaching should be declared a national disaster, the DA said on Sunday. This would enable access to disaster management funds to finance anti-poaching initiatives while discussions on rhino horn trade continued, Democratic Alliance MP Anthony Bena 4/22/2013 4:31:40 PM /latest-news/rhino-da-wants-disaster-money Water and Environmental Affairs Minister, Mrs Edna Molewa, has welcomed recent arrests and the prosecution of individuals linked to rhino poaching, urging all South Africans to work with law enforcement agencies to thwart ongoing poaching. /latest-news/south-africa-minister-molewa-welcomes-the-latest-rhino-poaching-arrests-and-sentencing-of-two-poachers Water and Environmental Affairs Minister, Mrs Edna Molewa, has welcomed recent arrests and the prosecution of individuals linked to rhino poaching, urging all South Africans to work with law enforcement agencies to thwart ongoing poaching. 4/22/2013 4:30:38 PM /latest-news/south-africa-minister-molewa-welcomes-the-latest-rhino-poaching-arrests-and-sentencing-of-two-poachers In the face of rampant rhino poaching in South Africa, some conservationists and private rhino farmers are lobbying for removal of the international ban on rhino horn trading and the creation of a legal market, to quell poaching. /latest-news/south-africa-backing-a-legal-rhino-horn-trade In the face of rampant rhino poaching in South Africa, some conservationists and private rhino farmers are lobbying for removal of the international ban on rhino horn trading and the creation of a legal market, to quell poaching. 4/22/2013 4:20:58 PM /latest-news/south-africa-backing-a-legal-rhino-horn-trade Two rhinos shot and de-horned over Easter were found on a Naboomspruit farm at the weekend, Limpopo police said on Monday. /latest-news/six-held-for-rhino-poaching Two rhinos shot and de-horned over Easter were found on a Naboomspruit farm at the weekend, Limpopo police said on Monday. 4/16/2013 4:47:42 PM /latest-news/six-held-for-rhino-poaching The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is taking to the airwaves to educate Americans about the ongoing rhino crisis and the need to be vigilant in ensuring that they not buy products containing parts from endangered wildlife. /latest-news/africa-u-s-agency-teams-with-tv-show-to-teach-about-rhino-crisis The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is taking to the airwaves to educate Americans about the ongoing rhino crisis and the need to be vigilant in ensuring that they not buy products containing parts from endangered wildlife. 4/16/2013 4:46:31 PM /latest-news/africa-u-s-agency-teams-with-tv-show-to-teach-about-rhino-crisis From the four, two men are Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) employees: Jacob Thabare (42), who is a driver at WUC and a plumber at the corporation Keorapetse Itheetseng (33). The other accused are Morafe Disalahoo (51), of Nxaraga village, and George Thi /latest-news/suspected-rhino-poachers-appear-in-court From the four, two men are Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) employees: Jacob Thabare (42), who is a driver at WUC and a plumber at the corporation Keorapetse Itheetseng (33). The other accused are Morafe Disalahoo (51), of Nxaraga village, and George Thi 4/16/2013 4:45:24 PM /latest-news/suspected-rhino-poachers-appear-in-court Rhino-poaching is not part of Mozambican culture, says Mozambique Consul to Limpopo and Mpumalanga, Arthur Verissimo. /latest-news/mozambique-easy-on-rhino-poachers-knp Rhino-poaching is not part of Mozambican culture, says Mozambique Consul to Limpopo and Mpumalanga, Arthur Verissimo. 4/16/2013 4:44:41 PM /latest-news/mozambique-easy-on-rhino-poachers-knp Some 5,000 thronged the State Legislative complex, here, to take part in the annual Sime Darby Rhino Walk to mark the beginning of the 14th edition of the Malaysia Unit Trust Week (MSAM) yesterday. /latest-news/rhino-walk-attracts-5-000-in-perlis Some 5,000 thronged the State Legislative complex, here, to take part in the annual Sime Darby Rhino Walk to mark the beginning of the 14th edition of the Malaysia Unit Trust Week (MSAM) yesterday. 4/16/2013 4:44:07 PM /latest-news/rhino-walk-attracts-5-000-in-perlis With Assam's one-horned rhinos under threat from poachers, Oxford Bookstores has tied up with WWF-India to spread awareness about their conservation. /latest-news/oxford-bookstores-wwf-join-hands-for-save-rhino-campaign With Assam's one-horned rhinos under threat from poachers, Oxford Bookstores has tied up with WWF-India to spread awareness about their conservation. 4/16/2013 4:42:09 PM /latest-news/oxford-bookstores-wwf-join-hands-for-save-rhino-campaign Conservationists collect fingerprints of all existing rhino DNA. /latest-news/rhino-database-dna Conservationists collect fingerprints of all existing rhino DNA. 4/16/2013 4:39:37 PM /latest-news/rhino-database-dna The decomposed body of a rhino with its horns removed was found today in Kaziranga National Park. The adult male rhino was suspected to have been killed by poachers earlier this week. Forest guards found the carcass between Pohumara and Rangamati camps /latest-news/rhino-killed-horns-removed-in-kaziranga The decomposed body of a rhino with its horns removed was found today in Kaziranga National Park. The adult male rhino was suspected to have been killed by poachers earlier this week. Forest guards found the carcass between Pohumara and Rangamati camps 4/16/2013 4:36:00 PM /latest-news/rhino-killed-horns-removed-in-kaziranga JOHANNESBURG - Limpopo police said on Sunday they were moving forward with their investigation, as they continue to hunt for 66 rhino horns worth millions of rands. The horns were stolen from the Leshoka Tabang Game Lodge earlier this month. The owne /latest-news/police-pursue-rhino-horn-thieves JOHANNESBURG - Limpopo police said on Sunday they were moving forward with their investigation, as they continue to hunt for 66 rhino horns worth millions of rands. The horns were stolen from the Leshoka Tabang Game Lodge earlier this month. The owne 4/16/2013 4:35:12 PM /latest-news/police-pursue-rhino-horn-thieves ALBUQUERQUE, NM--Chopper the rhino calf is learning about being a rhinoceros from one of the ABQ BioPark's experts--Bertha, the 28-year-old female. Over the past month, zookeepers have introduced the pair and helped Chopper adjust to spending his days with /latest-news/abq-biopark-announces-rhinos-chopper-and-bertha-together-in-habitat ALBUQUERQUE, NM--Chopper the rhino calf is learning about being a rhinoceros from one of the ABQ BioPark's experts--Bertha, the 28-year-old female. Over the past month, zookeepers have introduced the pair and helped Chopper adjust to spending his days with 4/16/2013 4:33:29 PM /latest-news/abq-biopark-announces-rhinos-chopper-and-bertha-together-in-habitat LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. - After a 16 month pregnancy, 'Bloom' has given birth to a 155 pound baby rhino at Lion Country Safari. Anna is 6 days old and doesn't venture far from her mom's side. The baby white rhino was named after the famous African conservation /latest-news/rare-baby-white-rhino-born-at-lion-country-safari LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. - After a 16 month pregnancy, 'Bloom' has given birth to a 155 pound baby rhino at Lion Country Safari. Anna is 6 days old and doesn't venture far from her mom's side. The baby white rhino was named after the famous African conservation 4/12/2013 6:53:17 PM /latest-news/rare-baby-white-rhino-born-at-lion-country-safari Officials at South Africa's National Parks say they are "under siege" from rhino poachers and if the killings go on at the current rate the animal will be extinct within decades. Despite a range of tactics like deploying the army, mounting helicopter pa /latest-news/south-africa-rhinos-under-threat-from-poaching Officials at South Africa's National Parks say they are "under siege" from rhino poachers and if the killings go on at the current rate the animal will be extinct within decades. Despite a range of tactics like deploying the army, mounting helicopter pa 4/12/2013 6:52:28 PM /latest-news/south-africa-rhinos-under-threat-from-poaching Guwahati: Authorities at Assam's Kaziranga National Park have deployed an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or UAV, a very small aircraft with camera, to safeguard the one-horned rhino from poachers. /latest-news/an-eye-in-the-sky-to-help-fight-rhino-poaching-at-kaziranga Guwahati: Authorities at Assam's Kaziranga National Park have deployed an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or UAV, a very small aircraft with camera, to safeguard the one-horned rhino from poachers. 4/12/2013 6:51:42 PM /latest-news/an-eye-in-the-sky-to-help-fight-rhino-poaching-at-kaziranga KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, South Africa (Reuters) - Five days after the rhino was gunned down, its carcass had been picked apart by scavengers while the poachers who killed the threatened animal had probably taken its valuable horn over the South African border /latest-news/despite-armed-guards-africa-s-rhinos-losing-battle-to-poachers KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, South Africa (Reuters) - Five days after the rhino was gunned down, its carcass had been picked apart by scavengers while the poachers who killed the threatened animal had probably taken its valuable horn over the South African border 4/12/2013 6:50:33 PM /latest-news/despite-armed-guards-africa-s-rhinos-losing-battle-to-poachers GUWAHATI: Even as the CBI is set to probe the poaching of one-horned rhinos in Assam, forest officials and conservationists here feel that tightening the investigative process and denying bail to poachers will deter them from repeating the crime. /latest-news/deny-bail-to-rhino-poachers GUWAHATI: Even as the CBI is set to probe the poaching of one-horned rhinos in Assam, forest officials and conservationists here feel that tightening the investigative process and denying bail to poachers will deter them from repeating the crime. 4/12/2013 6:49:52 PM /latest-news/deny-bail-to-rhino-poachers Kaziranga, ASSAM — One challenge facing any visitor to one of India’s tiger parks is actually seeing a tiger. Often, people leave without ever catching a glimpse. For many years, the same problem existed for visitors who came to see the rhinoceroses at /latest-news/kaziranga-remains-a-success-story-despite-rising-poaching Kaziranga, ASSAM — One challenge facing any visitor to one of India’s tiger parks is actually seeing a tiger. Often, people leave without ever catching a glimpse. For many years, the same problem existed for visitors who came to see the rhinoceroses at 4/12/2013 6:49:05 PM /latest-news/kaziranga-remains-a-success-story-despite-rising-poaching MPUMALANGA - In the latest development in the fight to save the rhinos, officials at Kruger National Park said they were creating a poaching risk map. There are currently 10,000 rhino in the park, but 145 have already been poached this year alone. Ex /latest-news/new-developments-to-fight-rhino-poaching MPUMALANGA - In the latest development in the fight to save the rhinos, officials at Kruger National Park said they were creating a poaching risk map. There are currently 10,000 rhino in the park, but 145 have already been poached this year alone. Ex 4/12/2013 6:48:13 PM /latest-news/new-developments-to-fight-rhino-poaching Most people visit Nepal for the opportunity to go climbing and trekking in the High Himalaya, but the country isn't comprised solely of snow-capped peaks. In fact, Nepal actually has a region of subtropical lowlands that feel like they are a world away fro /latest-news/rhino-population-on-the-rebound-in-nepal-s-chitwan-national-park Most people visit Nepal for the opportunity to go climbing and trekking in the High Himalaya, but the country isn't comprised solely of snow-capped peaks. In fact, Nepal actually has a region of subtropical lowlands that feel like they are a world away fro 4/12/2013 6:47:21 PM /latest-news/rhino-population-on-the-rebound-in-nepal-s-chitwan-national-park An interactive rhino that responds to faces, tweeting and touch is set to take to the streets of Southampton this summer as part of a project involving the University of Southampton and Marwell Zoo. /latest-news/erica-the-interactive-rhino-gets-ready-to-hit-the-streets An interactive rhino that responds to faces, tweeting and touch is set to take to the streets of Southampton this summer as part of a project involving the University of Southampton and Marwell Zoo. 4/12/2013 6:46:12 PM /latest-news/erica-the-interactive-rhino-gets-ready-to-hit-the-streets Mozambican rhino poachers are seen as benefactors by their communities. This is according to Regional Ranger, Louis Olivier. Olivier says poachers build mansions for themselves in their villages with the money they make from rhino poaching in the Kruger Na /latest-news/mozambican-rhino-poachers-cash-in Mozambican rhino poachers are seen as benefactors by their communities. This is according to Regional Ranger, Louis Olivier. Olivier says poachers build mansions for themselves in their villages with the money they make from rhino poaching in the Kruger Na 4/12/2013 6:45:14 PM /latest-news/mozambican-rhino-poachers-cash-in Lying lifeless on the bleached grass of a South African game reserve is the latest rhino to fall victim to poachers in their ruthless pursuit of the creatures' valuable horns. This grisly photographs reflect the damage wrought by increasing numbers of poa /latest-news/grisly-truth-behind-rhino-poaching-rotting-carcass-of-majestic-beast-slaughtered Lying lifeless on the bleached grass of a South African game reserve is the latest rhino to fall victim to poachers in their ruthless pursuit of the creatures' valuable horns. This grisly photographs reflect the damage wrought by increasing numbers of poa 4/12/2013 6:44:20 PM /latest-news/grisly-truth-behind-rhino-poaching-rotting-carcass-of-majestic-beast-slaughtered THE Scottish Government has joined the fight against the illegal trade in rhino-ceros horn by setting up a DNA database which will help trace the origin of stolen horns. Rhinoceros horn now fetches more than its weight in gold on the black market and it /latest-news/scottish-database-to-trace-rhino-horn THE Scottish Government has joined the fight against the illegal trade in rhino-ceros horn by setting up a DNA database which will help trace the origin of stolen horns. Rhinoceros horn now fetches more than its weight in gold on the black market and it 4/12/2013 6:43:21 PM /latest-news/scottish-database-to-trace-rhino-horn Shusen Wei, 45, a citizen of China, pleaded guilty on Friday in Miami federal court to charges stemming from his involvement in the smuggling of a carved rhinoceros horn from the United States to China, announced Ignacia S. Moreno, Assistant Attorney Gener /latest-news/chinese-business-executive-convicted-for-illegal-trade-in-rhino-horn Shusen Wei, 45, a citizen of China, pleaded guilty on Friday in Miami federal court to charges stemming from his involvement in the smuggling of a carved rhinoceros horn from the United States to China, announced Ignacia S. Moreno, Assistant Attorney Gener 4/12/2013 6:41:58 PM /latest-news/chinese-business-executive-convicted-for-illegal-trade-in-rhino-horn A Chinese business executive pleaded guilty in Miami Friday to federal charges he had a carved rhinoceros horn smuggled from the United States to China. /latest-news/man-pleads-guilty-to-rhino-horn-smuggling A Chinese business executive pleaded guilty in Miami Friday to federal charges he had a carved rhinoceros horn smuggled from the United States to China. 4/8/2013 3:12:15 PM /latest-news/man-pleads-guilty-to-rhino-horn-smuggling Washington: A Chinese national has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Miami to charges stemming from his involvement in smuggling of a carved rhinoceros horn from the United States to China. /latest-news/chinese-convicted-for-illegal-trade-in-rhino-horn Washington: A Chinese national has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Miami to charges stemming from his involvement in smuggling of a carved rhinoceros horn from the United States to China. 4/8/2013 3:11:41 PM /latest-news/chinese-convicted-for-illegal-trade-in-rhino-horn Ethiopian lions, Florida panthers, Sumatran rhinos and Yangtze porpoises are among the endangered species in the news this week. /latest-news/ethiopian-lions-sumatran-rhinos-and-other-links-from-the-brink-april-6-2013 Ethiopian lions, Florida panthers, Sumatran rhinos and Yangtze porpoises are among the endangered species in the news this week. 4/8/2013 3:10:59 PM /latest-news/ethiopian-lions-sumatran-rhinos-and-other-links-from-the-brink-april-6-2013 Thieves made off with 66 rhino horns after they used a blowtorch to bust open a safe at the Leshoka Thabang Game Reserve. The horns are more expensive than gold in Vietnam, where they are used to treat everything from hangovers to cancer. /latest-news/rhino-horns-worth-2-75-million-stolen-from-safe-in-south-africa Thieves made off with 66 rhino horns after they used a blowtorch to bust open a safe at the Leshoka Thabang Game Reserve. The horns are more expensive than gold in Vietnam, where they are used to treat everything from hangovers to cancer. 4/8/2013 3:08:30 PM /latest-news/rhino-horns-worth-2-75-million-stolen-from-safe-in-south-africa In Africa, rhino populations are being pushed to extinction by the sickening trade in their horns for use in Eastern ‘medicine’. But it’s not just animals in the wild that are being threatened by the poachers. According to police, the hunters also have t /latest-news/under-threat-from-poachers-the-rhinos-who-live-in-kent In Africa, rhino populations are being pushed to extinction by the sickening trade in their horns for use in Eastern ‘medicine’. But it’s not just animals in the wild that are being threatened by the poachers. According to police, the hunters also have t 4/8/2013 3:07:48 PM /latest-news/under-threat-from-poachers-the-rhinos-who-live-in-kent Sixty-six rhino horns were stolen from a Roedtan farmer in Limpopo, who had de-horned his rhino in an attempt to protect them against poachers, according to a report. /latest-news/66-rhino-horns-stolen-from-limpopo-farm-report Sixty-six rhino horns were stolen from a Roedtan farmer in Limpopo, who had de-horned his rhino in an attempt to protect them against poachers, according to a report. 4/8/2013 3:07:06 PM /latest-news/66-rhino-horns-stolen-from-limpopo-farm-report Authorities in South Africa are investigating what is being called one of the biggest thefts of animal horns the country has ever seen after thieves made off with a game reserve's cache of 66 rhinoceros horns valued at $2.75 million dollars, according to a /latest-news/stolen-rhino-horns-valued-at-2-75-million-theft-fueled-by-asian-blackmarket Authorities in South Africa are investigating what is being called one of the biggest thefts of animal horns the country has ever seen after thieves made off with a game reserve's cache of 66 rhinoceros horns valued at $2.75 million dollars, according to a 4/8/2013 3:06:34 PM /latest-news/stolen-rhino-horns-valued-at-2-75-million-theft-fueled-by-asian-blackmarket KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - Game rangers in the Kruger National Park on Saturday said poachers have modernised their hunting methods and are now using high-tech equipment to counter current security measures. More than 140 rhino have been poached in the park /latest-news/rhino-poachers-are-highly-sophisticated KRUGER NATIONAL PARK - Game rangers in the Kruger National Park on Saturday said poachers have modernised their hunting methods and are now using high-tech equipment to counter current security measures. More than 140 rhino have been poached in the park 4/8/2013 3:05:48 PM /latest-news/rhino-poachers-are-highly-sophisticated Officials at the Kruger National Park on Friday said the existence of thousands of rhino is being threatened by poaching. In 2012, 668 rhino were killed in South Africa for their horns, with the majority of animals being poached at the park. Last wee /latest-news/kruger-park-could-lose-1-000-rhino-in-2013 Officials at the Kruger National Park on Friday said the existence of thousands of rhino is being threatened by poaching. In 2012, 668 rhino were killed in South Africa for their horns, with the majority of animals being poached at the park. Last wee 4/8/2013 3:04:59 PM /latest-news/kruger-park-could-lose-1-000-rhino-in-2013 Two men will spend the next 15 years in jail after they were found guilty of rhino poaching in Limpopo, police said on Wednesday. "Two rhino poachers, one from Mozambique and one from South Africa, will spend the next fifteen years behind bars after the /latest-news/15-years-behind-bars-for-rhino-poachers Two men will spend the next 15 years in jail after they were found guilty of rhino poaching in Limpopo, police said on Wednesday. "Two rhino poachers, one from Mozambique and one from South Africa, will spend the next fifteen years behind bars after the 4/8/2013 3:01:57 PM /latest-news/15-years-behind-bars-for-rhino-poachers The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has 4 new graduates that will make life harder for wildlife smugglers. Their names are Viper, Butter, Lancer and Locket. Yes, they are dogs trained in the first 13-week "wildlife detector dogs" program that teaches to det /latest-news/u-s-is-training-dogs-to-sniff-out-smuggled-ivory-and-rhino-horns The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has 4 new graduates that will make life harder for wildlife smugglers. Their names are Viper, Butter, Lancer and Locket. Yes, they are dogs trained in the first 13-week "wildlife detector dogs" program that teaches to det 4/8/2013 2:59:28 PM /latest-news/u-s-is-training-dogs-to-sniff-out-smuggled-ivory-and-rhino-horns GUWAHATI: Park officials on Thursday found the 14-day-old rhino calf that went missing after the mother was killed by poachers in Manas National Park. The calf was found about three km away from the spot, where the mother named Hainari, was killed. Forest /latest-news/missing-rhino-calf-found GUWAHATI: Park officials on Thursday found the 14-day-old rhino calf that went missing after the mother was killed by poachers in Manas National Park. The calf was found about three km away from the spot, where the mother named Hainari, was killed. Forest 4/8/2013 2:54:58 PM /latest-news/missing-rhino-calf-found GUWAHATI/KOKRAJHAR: The All Bodo Students' Union (Absu) has asked the state forest department and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) to take stringent measures to stop killing of rhinos at Manas National Park, which got back the World Heritage Site status /latest-news/all-bodo-students-union-demands-firm-steps-to-stop-rhino-killings GUWAHATI/KOKRAJHAR: The All Bodo Students' Union (Absu) has asked the state forest department and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) to take stringent measures to stop killing of rhinos at Manas National Park, which got back the World Heritage Site status 4/8/2013 2:54:11 PM /latest-news/all-bodo-students-union-demands-firm-steps-to-stop-rhino-killings The surge in rhino poaching could lead to the prehistoric animal's demise. Conservative estimates show that as many as a thousand rhino could be poached this year, as the demand in Asia accelerates. /latest-news/as-much-as-1000-rhino-s-could-be-killed-this-year The surge in rhino poaching could lead to the prehistoric animal's demise. Conservative estimates show that as many as a thousand rhino could be poached this year, as the demand in Asia accelerates. 4/8/2013 2:53:11 PM /latest-news/as-much-as-1000-rhino-s-could-be-killed-this-year Cape Town - Owners of private game reserves on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park have upped the stakes in the rhino poaching war by infusing a toxic drug cocktail into the horns of their rhinos, made from non-lethal parasiticides used to con /latest-news/toxic-cocktail-to-save-rhinos Cape Town - Owners of private game reserves on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park have upped the stakes in the rhino poaching war by infusing a toxic drug cocktail into the horns of their rhinos, made from non-lethal parasiticides used to con 4/8/2013 2:52:30 PM /latest-news/toxic-cocktail-to-save-rhinos GENEVA — Malaysia and Indonesia have struck a landmark deal to try to save the critically endangered Sumatran rhino, whose population stands at fewer than 100, the International Union for Conservation of Nature said Thursday. /latest-news/landmark-deal-struck-to-protect-sumatran-rhino GENEVA — Malaysia and Indonesia have struck a landmark deal to try to save the critically endangered Sumatran rhino, whose population stands at fewer than 100, the International Union for Conservation of Nature said Thursday. 4/8/2013 2:51:57 PM /latest-news/landmark-deal-struck-to-protect-sumatran-rhino A dead female rhino with its horn missing was recovered from the Manas National Park in Assam, officials said on Wednesday, taking the total number of rhinos poached in the state to 16 this year. The officials said the carcass was recovered from Kahitem /latest-news/female-rhino-killed-in-assam-s-manas-national-park A dead female rhino with its horn missing was recovered from the Manas National Park in Assam, officials said on Wednesday, taking the total number of rhinos poached in the state to 16 this year. The officials said the carcass was recovered from Kahitem 4/8/2013 2:50:49 PM /latest-news/female-rhino-killed-in-assam-s-manas-national-park A game reserve in South Africa has taken the radical step of poisoning rhino horns so that people risk becoming "seriously ill" if they consume them. /latest-news/south-african-game-reserve-poisons-rhino-s-horns-to-prevent-poaching A game reserve in South Africa has taken the radical step of poisoning rhino horns so that people risk becoming "seriously ill" if they consume them. 4/8/2013 2:50:14 PM /latest-news/south-african-game-reserve-poisons-rhino-s-horns-to-prevent-poaching Rhinos died out in China in the late 1950s. But in 2010 China adopted several South African white ones. On Sunday six reached the Puer National Forest Park in southwest China's Yunnan Province. When they're ready and given the all clear, they'll be release /latest-news/rhinos-arrive-at-national-forest-park-in-yunnan Rhinos died out in China in the late 1950s. But in 2010 China adopted several South African white ones. On Sunday six reached the Puer National Forest Park in southwest China's Yunnan Province. When they're ready and given the all clear, they'll be release 4/8/2013 2:36:17 PM /latest-news/rhinos-arrive-at-national-forest-park-in-yunnan Investigations are continuing into a helicopter crash in which five SANDF soldiers were killed. They were part of an anti-rhino poaching team dispatched to the Kruger National Park. /latest-news/investigations-continue-after-sandf-kruger-park-crash Investigations are continuing into a helicopter crash in which five SANDF soldiers were killed. They were part of an anti-rhino poaching team dispatched to the Kruger National Park. 4/8/2013 2:35:28 PM /latest-news/investigations-continue-after-sandf-kruger-park-crash SANPARKS has confirmed that while the country was enjoying the Easter, the fight against rhino poaching was at its peak with 56 incursions and four contacts with rhino poachers in the Kruger National park. /latest-news/rhino-poacher-commits-suicide-another-arrested SANPARKS has confirmed that while the country was enjoying the Easter, the fight against rhino poaching was at its peak with 56 incursions and four contacts with rhino poachers in the Kruger National park. 4/8/2013 2:34:35 PM /latest-news/rhino-poacher-commits-suicide-another-arrested Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa signed two memoranda of understanding with the Chinese government‚ after a delegation travelled to South Africa for the Brics summit in Durban‚ where a number of agreements between the Brics nations - Br /latest-news/sustainable-agreements-signed-with-china Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa signed two memoranda of understanding with the Chinese government‚ after a delegation travelled to South Africa for the Brics summit in Durban‚ where a number of agreements between the Brics nations - Br 4/8/2013 2:33:50 PM /latest-news/sustainable-agreements-signed-with-china Conservationists working to save the Sumatran rhino—one of the world's most imperiled mammals—heard good news this week as WWF-Indonesia has found evidence of at least one Sumatran rhino persisting in the Indonesian state of Kalimantan, located on the isla /latest-news/sumatran-rhino-found-in-kalimantan-after-unseen-in-region-for-20-years Conservationists working to save the Sumatran rhino—one of the world's most imperiled mammals—heard good news this week as WWF-Indonesia has found evidence of at least one Sumatran rhino persisting in the Indonesian state of Kalimantan, located on the isla 4/8/2013 2:32:54 PM /latest-news/sumatran-rhino-found-in-kalimantan-after-unseen-in-region-for-20-years Johannesburg - There has been a significant rise in poaching in the Kruger National Park (KNP) over the Easter weekend, SA National Parks (SANParks) said on Tuesday. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-rose-over-easter Johannesburg - There has been a significant rise in poaching in the Kruger National Park (KNP) over the Easter weekend, SA National Parks (SANParks) said on Tuesday. 4/8/2013 2:32:04 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-rose-over-easter Five South African soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday while they were on patrol for rhino poachers in the Kruger National Park, the defense department said on Sunday. /latest-news/chopper-crash-kills-five-south-african-soldiers-on-rhino-patrol Five South African soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday while they were on patrol for rhino poachers in the Kruger National Park, the defense department said on Sunday. 4/1/2013 3:13:32 PM /latest-news/chopper-crash-kills-five-south-african-soldiers-on-rhino-patrol Anti-poaching rangers on patrol in South Africa's Kruger National Park shot and killed three men who were believed to be rhino poachers this past Wednesday. Officials indicated that the rangers were on a routine operation within the park when they came acr /latest-news/rhino-poachers-killed-in-south-africa-s-kruger-national-park Anti-poaching rangers on patrol in South Africa's Kruger National Park shot and killed three men who were believed to be rhino poachers this past Wednesday. Officials indicated that the rangers were on a routine operation within the park when they came acr 4/1/2013 2:31:29 PM /latest-news/rhino-poachers-killed-in-south-africa-s-kruger-national-park Rare rhinos in wildlife parks may be under threat from poachers, police in Kent have warned. Night-time patrols have been stepped up by the the Aspinall Foundation, which runs Port Lympne and Howletts wildlife parks near Canterbury. /latest-news/black-rhino-threat-poachers-target-kent-wildlife-parks Rare rhinos in wildlife parks may be under threat from poachers, police in Kent have warned. Night-time patrols have been stepped up by the the Aspinall Foundation, which runs Port Lympne and Howletts wildlife parks near Canterbury. 4/1/2013 2:30:35 PM /latest-news/black-rhino-threat-poachers-target-kent-wildlife-parks The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Indonesia monitoring team found fresh rhino-like trails while monitoring orangutan activity in Kutai Barat, East Kalimantan. To confirm the finding, WWF-Indonesia in cooperation with the Kutai Barat administration’s forestry d /latest-news/traces-of-sumatran-rhino-found-in-kalimantan The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Indonesia monitoring team found fresh rhino-like trails while monitoring orangutan activity in Kutai Barat, East Kalimantan. To confirm the finding, WWF-Indonesia in cooperation with the Kutai Barat administration’s forestry d 4/1/2013 2:30:02 PM /latest-news/traces-of-sumatran-rhino-found-in-kalimantan A plan by poachers to target rhinos in British zoos for their rare and valuable horns has been thwarted by police in Kent. An anonymous tip-off led to night-time patrols being stepped up this week at the Port Lympne and Howletts wildlife parks near Cant /latest-news/british-zoos-on-high-alert-as-poachers-target-captive-rhino A plan by poachers to target rhinos in British zoos for their rare and valuable horns has been thwarted by police in Kent. An anonymous tip-off led to night-time patrols being stepped up this week at the Port Lympne and Howletts wildlife parks near Cant 4/1/2013 2:26:42 PM /latest-news/british-zoos-on-high-alert-as-poachers-target-captive-rhino Security has been stepped up at wildlife parks after police were tipped off about a plot to hunt rhinos in south-east England. Two animal parks in Kent - Port Lympne and Howletts - have called for volunteers to help them carry out 24-hour patrols, while /latest-news/kent-animal-parks-call-for-volunteers-to-guard-against-rhino-poaching Security has been stepped up at wildlife parks after police were tipped off about a plot to hunt rhinos in south-east England. Two animal parks in Kent - Port Lympne and Howletts - have called for volunteers to help them carry out 24-hour patrols, while 4/1/2013 2:26:04 PM /latest-news/kent-animal-parks-call-for-volunteers-to-guard-against-rhino-poaching The attack on an elephant skeleton at the Paris Natural History Musuem is the latest in a series of thefts from people looking to cash in on the lucrative trade in ivory and rhino horn. /latest-news/criminal-gangs-target-ivory-in-museums The attack on an elephant skeleton at the Paris Natural History Musuem is the latest in a series of thefts from people looking to cash in on the lucrative trade in ivory and rhino horn. 4/1/2013 2:24:42 PM /latest-news/criminal-gangs-target-ivory-in-museums The carcass of a rhino was recovered by forest guards inside the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district today. Forest officials said the rhino, which was an adult male, died of old age ailments and it was not an incident of poaching. /latest-news/rhino-carcass-found The carcass of a rhino was recovered by forest guards inside the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district today. Forest officials said the rhino, which was an adult male, died of old age ailments and it was not an incident of poaching. 3/28/2013 5:03:14 PM /latest-news/rhino-carcass-found Two foreign nationals thought they had scored the lottery after stealing a rhino horn and attempted to sell it to an undercover cop. The two suspects aged 35 and 31 who are farm workers at Lephalale allegedly stole the rhino horn from their employers di /latest-news/south-africa-easter-holidays-cut-short-for-rhino-horn-thieves Two foreign nationals thought they had scored the lottery after stealing a rhino horn and attempted to sell it to an undercover cop. The two suspects aged 35 and 31 who are farm workers at Lephalale allegedly stole the rhino horn from their employers di 3/28/2013 5:02:26 PM /latest-news/south-africa-easter-holidays-cut-short-for-rhino-horn-thieves A 22 year old female black rhino has been killed by suspected poachers in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The female rhino named Upendo had both her horns were taken away by the poachers. /latest-news/kenya-ol-pejeta-loses-another-rhino-to-poachers A 22 year old female black rhino has been killed by suspected poachers in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The female rhino named Upendo had both her horns were taken away by the poachers. 3/28/2013 5:01:38 PM /latest-news/kenya-ol-pejeta-loses-another-rhino-to-poachers A total of 188 rhino have been killed since the beginning of the year, the environment department said on Wednesday. In the Kruger National Park, 135 rhino have been poached, while 17 rhino have been killed in North West, 16 have been killed in KwaZulu-Nat /latest-news/rhino-toll-climbing-dept A total of 188 rhino have been killed since the beginning of the year, the environment department said on Wednesday. In the Kruger National Park, 135 rhino have been poached, while 17 rhino have been killed in North West, 16 have been killed in KwaZulu-Nat 3/28/2013 5:00:27 PM /latest-news/rhino-toll-climbing-dept GUWAHATI: Amid death, there is new life at Kaziranga National Park. At the end of a two-day rhino population census at the Unesco World Heritage Site, the population of rhinos was found to have increased by 39 in 11 months. /latest-news/rise-in-kaziranga-rhino-count-despite-poaching GUWAHATI: Amid death, there is new life at Kaziranga National Park. At the end of a two-day rhino population census at the Unesco World Heritage Site, the population of rhinos was found to have increased by 39 in 11 months. 3/28/2013 4:51:58 PM /latest-news/rise-in-kaziranga-rhino-count-despite-poaching The one-horned rhino population in Kaziranga National Park in Assam has gone up by 39 since last year, forest officials said on Wednesday. The latest census located 2,329 rhinos in the park while the last census in April last year had traced 2,290 rhino /latest-news/rhino-population-goes-up-in-kaziranga The one-horned rhino population in Kaziranga National Park in Assam has gone up by 39 since last year, forest officials said on Wednesday. The latest census located 2,329 rhinos in the park while the last census in April last year had traced 2,290 rhino 3/28/2013 4:47:59 PM /latest-news/rhino-population-goes-up-in-kaziranga Dougie, the Bactrian camel, chased after white rhino Marashe when she wandered over to one-month-old camel Nikki at Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire. /latest-news/three-ton-rhino-meets-its-match-a-camel Dougie, the Bactrian camel, chased after white rhino Marashe when she wandered over to one-month-old camel Nikki at Longleat Safari Park, Wiltshire. 3/28/2013 4:44:01 PM /latest-news/three-ton-rhino-meets-its-match-a-camel Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS): Amidst the recent spurt in rhino killings in the north eastern Indian state of Assam two translocated rhinos in the Manas National Park of the state have given birth. /latest-news/translocated-rhinos-give-birth-in-assam-reserve Guwahati, Mar 27 (IBNS): Amidst the recent spurt in rhino killings in the north eastern Indian state of Assam two translocated rhinos in the Manas National Park of the state have given birth. 3/28/2013 4:37:50 PM /latest-news/translocated-rhinos-give-birth-in-assam-reserve Two translocated rhinos in north east India have given birth indicating the rhinos are breeding successfully and have adapted well to their new environment. /latest-news/baby-rhinos-signal-success-of-assam-translocation Two translocated rhinos in north east India have given birth indicating the rhinos are breeding successfully and have adapted well to their new environment. 3/28/2013 4:36:41 PM /latest-news/baby-rhinos-signal-success-of-assam-translocation Molewa said for the first time in an interview that she believes it "is the right direction" to take and could be the key to saving South Africa's increasingly threatened rhino population from extinction. /latest-news/sa-pushes-for-legal-trade-in-rhino-horn Molewa said for the first time in an interview that she believes it "is the right direction" to take and could be the key to saving South Africa's increasingly threatened rhino population from extinction. 3/27/2013 6:45:43 PM /latest-news/sa-pushes-for-legal-trade-in-rhino-horn A LIMERICK man wanted in the United Kingdom in connection with the robbery of a rhino horn from an antique dealer surrendered to his extradition at the High Court today. /latest-news/limerick-man-wanted-in-uk-on-rhino-horn-robbery-charge-surrenders-to-extradition A LIMERICK man wanted in the United Kingdom in connection with the robbery of a rhino horn from an antique dealer surrendered to his extradition at the High Court today. 3/27/2013 6:45:01 PM /latest-news/limerick-man-wanted-in-uk-on-rhino-horn-robbery-charge-surrenders-to-extradition "Access Hollywood" host Billy Bush isn't the first person I would equate with conservation issues, but when the World Wildlife Fund and Nat Geo Wild first started talking about a television special focused on animal poaching, the entertainment reporter was /latest-news/billy-bush-to-host-new-nat-geo-special-on-rhino-poaching "Access Hollywood" host Billy Bush isn't the first person I would equate with conservation issues, but when the World Wildlife Fund and Nat Geo Wild first started talking about a television special focused on animal poaching, the entertainment reporter was 3/27/2013 6:40:04 PM /latest-news/billy-bush-to-host-new-nat-geo-special-on-rhino-poaching A higher demand for its ‘aphrodisiac’ horn and a resultant price rise has made the one-horned rhino more vulnerable than before. Assam forests officials said this on Saturday after poachers killed the 10th rhino in the 860 sq km Kaziranga National Park thi /latest-news/rhino-killing-goes-on-unabated-in-assam A higher demand for its ‘aphrodisiac’ horn and a resultant price rise has made the one-horned rhino more vulnerable than before. Assam forests officials said this on Saturday after poachers killed the 10th rhino in the 860 sq km Kaziranga National Park thi 3/27/2013 3:17:58 PM /latest-news/rhino-killing-goes-on-unabated-in-assam Kaziranga (Assam): Another rhino was found dead the world-famed Kaziranga National Park today, taking the toll to 13 this year. /latest-news/another-rhino-killed-by-poachers-in-kaziranga-national-park Kaziranga (Assam): Another rhino was found dead the world-famed Kaziranga National Park today, taking the toll to 13 this year. 3/27/2013 3:17:06 PM /latest-news/another-rhino-killed-by-poachers-in-kaziranga-national-park The killing of the world's endangered rhinoceros has increased at a rate of 50% in only 5 years. It takes only 48 hours for smuggling syndicates to get rhino horn from the time of the kill, out of South Africa and into Asian markets. /latest-news/the-smuggling-route-for-south-african-rhino-horn The killing of the world's endangered rhinoceros has increased at a rate of 50% in only 5 years. It takes only 48 hours for smuggling syndicates to get rhino horn from the time of the kill, out of South Africa and into Asian markets. 3/27/2013 3:06:13 PM /latest-news/the-smuggling-route-for-south-african-rhino-horn New Delh: Amidst rampant poaching of rhinos in Assam, there is a reason to cheer. Two translocated rhinos to the Manas National Park from other sanctuaries in the state have given birth. /latest-news/translocated-rhinos-give-birth-in-manas-national-park New Delh: Amidst rampant poaching of rhinos in Assam, there is a reason to cheer. Two translocated rhinos to the Manas National Park from other sanctuaries in the state have given birth. 3/27/2013 3:00:49 PM /latest-news/translocated-rhinos-give-birth-in-manas-national-park JORHAT: Kaziranga National Park authorities on Sunday launched a rhino census for a headcount. The two-day exercise will be conducted in all the five ranges of the park — Kohora, Bagori, Burapahar, Agoratoli and Biswanathghat. /latest-news/rhino-census-in-kaziranga-amid-rampant-poaching JORHAT: Kaziranga National Park authorities on Sunday launched a rhino census for a headcount. The two-day exercise will be conducted in all the five ranges of the park — Kohora, Bagori, Burapahar, Agoratoli and Biswanathghat. 3/26/2013 5:36:43 PM /latest-news/rhino-census-in-kaziranga-amid-rampant-poaching Wildlife parts are valuable. A general rule of thumb is that the bigger the beast, the bigger the price. You don’t get much bigger than a white rhino (3,000 kg). It is the largest grazing (i.e., purely grass-eating) animal that has ever lived. Its horn is /latest-news/world-faces-rhino-horn-dilemma Wildlife parts are valuable. A general rule of thumb is that the bigger the beast, the bigger the price. You don’t get much bigger than a white rhino (3,000 kg). It is the largest grazing (i.e., purely grass-eating) animal that has ever lived. Its horn is 3/26/2013 4:19:44 PM /latest-news/world-faces-rhino-horn-dilemma Golaghat: Two forest department personnel, including a divisional forest officer (DFO), were injured in an attack by rhinos during a census operation at Kaziranga National Park on Sunday. /latest-news/dfo-guard-injured-in-rhino-attack-during-kaziranga-census Golaghat: Two forest department personnel, including a divisional forest officer (DFO), were injured in an attack by rhinos during a census operation at Kaziranga National Park on Sunday. 3/26/2013 4:18:46 PM /latest-news/dfo-guard-injured-in-rhino-attack-during-kaziranga-census Guwahati - A gang of poachers killed a rare one-horned rhino at a wildlife park in northeast India, taking to 15 the number of such beasts slaughtered this year, an official said on Sunday. /latest-news/rare-rhino-poached-in-india Guwahati - A gang of poachers killed a rare one-horned rhino at a wildlife park in northeast India, taking to 15 the number of such beasts slaughtered this year, an official said on Sunday. 3/26/2013 4:16:19 PM /latest-news/rare-rhino-poached-in-india Guwahati, Mar 24 : Forest officials found a bullet ridden body of one-horned rhinoceros with its horn removed in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Saturday. A patrolling party found the body in the wee hours of the day near Borhola forest camp u /latest-news/bullet-ridden-body-of-one-horned-rhino-found-in-kaziranga-national-park Guwahati, Mar 24 : Forest officials found a bullet ridden body of one-horned rhinoceros with its horn removed in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Saturday. A patrolling party found the body in the wee hours of the day near Borhola forest camp u 3/26/2013 4:15:36 PM /latest-news/bullet-ridden-body-of-one-horned-rhino-found-in-kaziranga-national-park 5 days ago, U-Zoo Rhino Orphanage An orphaned baby rhino gets a new home and some new parents. /latest-news/rhino-orphanage 5 days ago, U-Zoo Rhino Orphanage An orphaned baby rhino gets a new home and some new parents. 3/26/2013 4:14:43 PM /latest-news/rhino-orphanage JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The trading of rhino horns is putting the beasts at risk of extinction. Yet legalizing the trade could actually help save the rhinoceros, according to South Africa's top environment official. /latest-news/rhino-horn-trade-should-be-legalized-south-africa-environment-chief-says JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The trading of rhino horns is putting the beasts at risk of extinction. Yet legalizing the trade could actually help save the rhinoceros, according to South Africa's top environment official. 3/26/2013 4:10:06 PM /latest-news/rhino-horn-trade-should-be-legalized-south-africa-environment-chief-says JORHAT: The forest staff of Kaziranga National Park launched an operation in the park's Burapahar forest range after receiving information about a rhino being killed by poachers in the Deusur area on Friday. However, no rhino carcass has been found inside /latest-news/kaziranga-operation-after-news-of-rhino-death JORHAT: The forest staff of Kaziranga National Park launched an operation in the park's Burapahar forest range after receiving information about a rhino being killed by poachers in the Deusur area on Friday. However, no rhino carcass has been found inside 3/26/2013 4:09:15 PM /latest-news/kaziranga-operation-after-news-of-rhino-death Guwahati, Mar 22 (IBNS): Assam government and the state forest department once again failed to protect wild animals in the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) as poachers killed yet another one horned rhinoceros in the park and managed to flee with horn, here. /latest-news/another-rhino-poached-in-knp Guwahati, Mar 22 (IBNS): Assam government and the state forest department once again failed to protect wild animals in the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) as poachers killed yet another one horned rhinoceros in the park and managed to flee with horn, here. 3/26/2013 4:07:44 PM /latest-news/another-rhino-poached-in-knp A rhinoceros died after being run over by a goods train in Balmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve in Bagha district, following which the forest officials lodged a case against three personnel on board the train. /latest-news/rhinoceros-dies-after-being-run-over-by-goods-train A rhinoceros died after being run over by a goods train in Balmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve in Bagha district, following which the forest officials lodged a case against three personnel on board the train. 3/21/2013 8:47:33 PM /latest-news/rhinoceros-dies-after-being-run-over-by-goods-train TWO Limerick brothers have been fined €500 each after they were caught illegally attempting to import rhino horns worth almost €500,000 through Shannon Airport three years ago. /latest-news/500-fine-for-500-000-rhino-horn-dealers TWO Limerick brothers have been fined €500 each after they were caught illegally attempting to import rhino horns worth almost €500,000 through Shannon Airport three years ago. 3/21/2013 8:46:59 PM /latest-news/500-fine-for-500-000-rhino-horn-dealers Pretoria - The High Court in Pretoria granted an order to seize the assets of suspected rhino poaching ring leader, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Monday. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-ring-leader-assets-seized Pretoria - The High Court in Pretoria granted an order to seize the assets of suspected rhino poaching ring leader, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Monday. 3/21/2013 8:46:26 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-ring-leader-assets-seized Heavily armed suspected poachers shot down a rhino at Ol Pejeta ranch in Laikipia Central before shooting down a 24-year-old man. /latest-news/poachers-kill-rhino-in-laikipia Heavily armed suspected poachers shot down a rhino at Ol Pejeta ranch in Laikipia Central before shooting down a 24-year-old man. 3/21/2013 8:45:57 PM /latest-news/poachers-kill-rhino-in-laikipia Spokesman Medupe Simasiku said the preservation of property order was granted in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. It pertained to R5 million belonging to Joseph Nyalunga. /latest-news/npa-seizes-assets-of-rhino-poaching-ring-leader Spokesman Medupe Simasiku said the preservation of property order was granted in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. It pertained to R5 million belonging to Joseph Nyalunga. 3/21/2013 8:45:14 PM /latest-news/npa-seizes-assets-of-rhino-poaching-ring-leader The Asset Forfeiture Unit was on Monday granted a R5.8m preservation order against accused rhino poacher Joe Nyalunga. Nyalunga, a former police officer, was arrested in Mpumalanga in March last year. It is alleged he was a leader of a rhino poaching sy /latest-news/cops-find-r5m-car-of-suspected-rhino-poacher The Asset Forfeiture Unit was on Monday granted a R5.8m preservation order against accused rhino poacher Joe Nyalunga. Nyalunga, a former police officer, was arrested in Mpumalanga in March last year. It is alleged he was a leader of a rhino poaching sy 3/21/2013 8:44:35 PM /latest-news/cops-find-r5m-car-of-suspected-rhino-poacher Rhino poaching continues unabated with the latest official figures showing South Africa is losing just over two of these animals a day. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-still-rampant Rhino poaching continues unabated with the latest official figures showing South Africa is losing just over two of these animals a day. 3/21/2013 8:43:36 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-still-rampant An inaurgural art trail through the streets of Haywards Heath has opened with an additional event this Saturday (March 23). More than 20 shops, many of them independent retailers, are taking part with art works being displayed in their shop windows for /latest-news/rhino-rampage-haywards-heath-art-trail-opens An inaurgural art trail through the streets of Haywards Heath has opened with an additional event this Saturday (March 23). More than 20 shops, many of them independent retailers, are taking part with art works being displayed in their shop windows for 3/21/2013 8:41:38 PM /latest-news/rhino-rampage-haywards-heath-art-trail-opens Delhi zoo plans to get a male rhino /latest-news/delhi-zoo-plans-to-get-a-male-rhino Delhi zoo plans to get a male rhino 3/21/2013 8:40:17 PM /latest-news/delhi-zoo-plans-to-get-a-male-rhino The big idea: Can a for-profit big-game farm in South Africa be the answer to saving the endangered African black rhino? The scenario: In 2011, the black rhino was close to extinction. Poaching rhino for the black-market sale of their horns was the prim /latest-news/a-business-model-to-save-the-black-rhino The big idea: Can a for-profit big-game farm in South Africa be the answer to saving the endangered African black rhino? The scenario: In 2011, the black rhino was close to extinction. Poaching rhino for the black-market sale of their horns was the prim 3/18/2013 2:48:58 PM /latest-news/a-business-model-to-save-the-black-rhino The Kenya Wildlife service rangers in Tsavo have launched a search for a black rhino that was caught in a poacher's snare. According to KWS assistant director in charge of the Tsavo ecosystem,Julius Kimani, the rhino was caught by the snare at Chyulu hi /latest-news/kenya-kws-launches-search-for-black-rhino The Kenya Wildlife service rangers in Tsavo have launched a search for a black rhino that was caught in a poacher's snare. According to KWS assistant director in charge of the Tsavo ecosystem,Julius Kimani, the rhino was caught by the snare at Chyulu hi 3/18/2013 2:48:12 PM /latest-news/kenya-kws-launches-search-for-black-rhino SOUTH Africa’s Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and Education for Nature — Vietnam (ENV) have developed a campaign aimed at reducing demand for rhino horn in the East Asian country, they said late on Thursday. /latest-news/sa-vietnamese-ngos-launch-joint-rhino-campaign SOUTH Africa’s Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) and Education for Nature — Vietnam (ENV) have developed a campaign aimed at reducing demand for rhino horn in the East Asian country, they said late on Thursday. 3/18/2013 2:47:32 PM /latest-news/sa-vietnamese-ngos-launch-joint-rhino-campaign Durban - Two Ezemvelo game rangers were lying injured in hospital in Richards Bay on Thursday night after being attacked by a black rhino bull in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. /latest-news/rhino-attack-rangers-caught-by-surprise Durban - Two Ezemvelo game rangers were lying injured in hospital in Richards Bay on Thursday night after being attacked by a black rhino bull in the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park. 3/18/2013 2:46:56 PM /latest-news/rhino-attack-rangers-caught-by-surprise Poachers have killed 158 rhinos in South Africa’s national parks since the beginning of the year, a rate of more than two a day, environment officials said on Friday. The vast Kruger National Park which borders Mozambique has registered 116 killings, de /latest-news/158-rhino-killed-in-s-africa-since-start-of-year Poachers have killed 158 rhinos in South Africa’s national parks since the beginning of the year, a rate of more than two a day, environment officials said on Friday. The vast Kruger National Park which borders Mozambique has registered 116 killings, de 3/18/2013 2:45:48 PM /latest-news/158-rhino-killed-in-s-africa-since-start-of-year The head of Vietnam's wildlife trade authority has angrily dismissed accusations that his country is the driving force behind the illicit trade in rhino horn, describing them as "bullshit". He went on to blame China for the slaughter. /latest-news/vietnam-denies-rhino-horn-charges The head of Vietnam's wildlife trade authority has angrily dismissed accusations that his country is the driving force behind the illicit trade in rhino horn, describing them as "bullshit". He went on to blame China for the slaughter. 3/18/2013 2:44:45 PM /latest-news/vietnam-denies-rhino-horn-charges A man was killed by a rhinoceros in the Kaziranga National Park, officials said. A rhino at the Kaziranga National Park. Reuters The rhino attacked the man, Buddheswar Gowala, and fatally injured him in the chest and back near the Bebejia camp in the p /latest-news/now-rhino-kills-man-in-kaziranga A man was killed by a rhinoceros in the Kaziranga National Park, officials said. A rhino at the Kaziranga National Park. Reuters The rhino attacked the man, Buddheswar Gowala, and fatally injured him in the chest and back near the Bebejia camp in the p 3/18/2013 2:44:01 PM /latest-news/now-rhino-kills-man-in-kaziranga A critical wildlife trade meeting closed Thursday with decisions from world governments to regulate the international trade in several species of sharks and timber, and to start taking action against countries doing little or nothing to stop the illegal iv /latest-news/governments-start-to-rein-in-ivory-and-rhino-horn-trade-give-sharks-and-timbers-better-protection-at-wildlife-trade-meeting A critical wildlife trade meeting closed Thursday with decisions from world governments to regulate the international trade in several species of sharks and timber, and to start taking action against countries doing little or nothing to stop the illegal iv 3/18/2013 2:42:10 PM /latest-news/governments-start-to-rein-in-ivory-and-rhino-horn-trade-give-sharks-and-timbers-better-protection-at-wildlife-trade-meeting As part of the inter-zoo exchange programme, the Delhi zoo is set to welcome a one-horned rhinoceros from Mumbai zoo. It is also expecting exotic breeds such as hyena, chowsingha and jungle cat from Bilaspur zoo. /latest-news/delhi-zoo-to-soon-get-rhino-from-mumbai As part of the inter-zoo exchange programme, the Delhi zoo is set to welcome a one-horned rhinoceros from Mumbai zoo. It is also expecting exotic breeds such as hyena, chowsingha and jungle cat from Bilaspur zoo. 3/18/2013 2:41:35 PM /latest-news/delhi-zoo-to-soon-get-rhino-from-mumbai Two KwaZulu-Natal men were arrested in a roadblock between Vryheid and Utrecht with still-bloody rhino horns – less than 24 hours after rangers discovered the corpses of two white rhino in Ezemvelo National Park. /latest-news/suspected-rhino-poachers-caught Two KwaZulu-Natal men were arrested in a roadblock between Vryheid and Utrecht with still-bloody rhino horns – less than 24 hours after rangers discovered the corpses of two white rhino in Ezemvelo National Park. 3/18/2013 2:40:45 PM /latest-news/suspected-rhino-poachers-caught The 178-member Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), meeting for a major wildlife conference in Bangkok, appealed for greater global efforts to prosecute traffickers and curb rising demand in Asia. They called on Vietnam in part /latest-news/vietnam-urged-to-redouble-rhino-trade-fight The 178-member Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), meeting for a major wildlife conference in Bangkok, appealed for greater global efforts to prosecute traffickers and curb rising demand in Asia. They called on Vietnam in part 3/18/2013 2:39:55 PM /latest-news/vietnam-urged-to-redouble-rhino-trade-fight In the undulating savannah a few hours north of Nairobi, Kenya, three black rhinos look to a row of trees on the horizon of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a 62,000-acre sanctuary that's home to 12 percent of the country's black rhino population. The treeli /latest-news/op-ed-3-000-living-breathing-reasons-to-save-the-black-rhino In the undulating savannah a few hours north of Nairobi, Kenya, three black rhinos look to a row of trees on the horizon of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a 62,000-acre sanctuary that's home to 12 percent of the country's black rhino population. The treeli 3/14/2013 2:39:28 PM /latest-news/op-ed-3-000-living-breathing-reasons-to-save-the-black-rhino I've been pushed around on assignment before. There was Fidel Castro's security team, who once took me to the floor as I shouted a question. And there was the earthquake aftershock in Colombia that knocked me to the ground. /latest-news/rhino-horns-in-on-unwary-kerry-sanders I've been pushed around on assignment before. There was Fidel Castro's security team, who once took me to the floor as I shouted a question. And there was the earthquake aftershock in Colombia that knocked me to the ground. 3/14/2013 2:38:03 PM /latest-news/rhino-horns-in-on-unwary-kerry-sanders South African officials have warned a major conservation meeting that the poaching of rhinos is likely to reach record levels this year. /latest-news/s-africa-fears-2013-rhino-slaughter-will-break-records South African officials have warned a major conservation meeting that the poaching of rhinos is likely to reach record levels this year. 3/14/2013 2:37:10 PM /latest-news/s-africa-fears-2013-rhino-slaughter-will-break-records Like the dodo, the dinosaur, and the pig-footed bandicoot (maybe), the western black rhinoceros is now a thing of the past, hunted to extinction for its horn. And small wonder. Despite being banned in 1977, the rhino horn trade is flourishing. Twenty years /latest-news/save-the-rhino Like the dodo, the dinosaur, and the pig-footed bandicoot (maybe), the western black rhinoceros is now a thing of the past, hunted to extinction for its horn. And small wonder. Despite being banned in 1977, the rhino horn trade is flourishing. Twenty years 3/14/2013 2:35:48 PM /latest-news/save-the-rhino Rhino poachers have been busy in 2013. It is only early March and already there are reports of 146 animals illegally killed this year. In 2012, 668 Rhinos were illegally killed. /latest-news/as-slaughter-increases-will-rhino-horn-ban-be-lifted Rhino poachers have been busy in 2013. It is only early March and already there are reports of 146 animals illegally killed this year. In 2012, 668 Rhinos were illegally killed. 3/14/2013 2:33:58 PM /latest-news/as-slaughter-increases-will-rhino-horn-ban-be-lifted In A desperate bid to save the rapidly dwindling rhino population, the South African National Parks (Sanparks) and Crime Line will make instant millionaires of citizens who assist with the arrest of poaching syndicates. /latest-news/save-a-rhino-and-become-a-millionaire In A desperate bid to save the rapidly dwindling rhino population, the South African National Parks (Sanparks) and Crime Line will make instant millionaires of citizens who assist with the arrest of poaching syndicates. 3/14/2013 2:29:14 PM /latest-news/save-a-rhino-and-become-a-millionaire South Africa is one of 178 countries gathered in Bangkok this week to decide how to improve the world's wildlife trade regime, and to ensure the survival of threatened species. /latest-news/south-africa-sa-puts-rhino-on-cites-agenda South Africa is one of 178 countries gathered in Bangkok this week to decide how to improve the world's wildlife trade regime, and to ensure the survival of threatened species. 3/14/2013 2:26:19 PM /latest-news/south-africa-sa-puts-rhino-on-cites-agenda As more than 2 000 representative of 178 signatory states to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) gather in Thailand to determine the future of threatened species, South Africa has lost another 24 rhin /latest-news/south-africa-update-on-rhino-poaching-statistics As more than 2 000 representative of 178 signatory states to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) gather in Thailand to determine the future of threatened species, South Africa has lost another 24 rhin 3/14/2013 2:25:08 PM /latest-news/south-africa-update-on-rhino-poaching-statistics The Save the Rhino International and Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund in coordination with Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV) on March 8 launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) calling upon the community to not use rhinoceros horn. /latest-news/video-campaign-to-end-rhino-horn-trade-launched The Save the Rhino International and Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund in coordination with Education for Nature-Vietnam (ENV) on March 8 launched a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) calling upon the community to not use rhinoceros horn. 3/14/2013 /latest-news/video-campaign-to-end-rhino-horn-trade-launched Don't go picking on rhinos. Not only do they have big horns, they have plenty of friends with guns. A couple of poachers in India found this out the hard way, with two members of a group shot dead by forest guards in the Kaziranga National Park. /latest-news/forest-guards-take-down-two-rhino-poachers-in-park-gun-battle Don't go picking on rhinos. Not only do they have big horns, they have plenty of friends with guns. A couple of poachers in India found this out the hard way, with two members of a group shot dead by forest guards in the Kaziranga National Park. 3/12/2013 12:51:36 PM /latest-news/forest-guards-take-down-two-rhino-poachers-in-park-gun-battle Efforts to curb the sale of ivory and rhino horns were voted down on Thursday at an international wildlife summit in Bangkok. /latest-news/cites-bid-to-curb-sale-of-ivory-and-rhino-horn-voted-down Efforts to curb the sale of ivory and rhino horns were voted down on Thursday at an international wildlife summit in Bangkok. 3/12/2013 12:45:39 PM /latest-news/cites-bid-to-curb-sale-of-ivory-and-rhino-horn-voted-down A white baby rhino recently born at San Diego Safari park has been spotted by his keeper making faces. /latest-news/video-baby-rhino-in-san-diego-zoo-pokes-tongue-out A white baby rhino recently born at San Diego Safari park has been spotted by his keeper making faces. 3/12/2013 12:43:21 PM /latest-news/video-baby-rhino-in-san-diego-zoo-pokes-tongue-out Pilots and volunteers are needed to help save endangered rhinos in Africa as part of a campaign set up by a Bedford man. /latest-news/could-you-fly-rhino-protection-plane Pilots and volunteers are needed to help save endangered rhinos in Africa as part of a campaign set up by a Bedford man. 3/12/2013 12:42:09 PM /latest-news/could-you-fly-rhino-protection-plane Thai authorities said Tuesday they would seek arrest warrants for three police officers allegedly involved in trafficking rhino horn through Bangkok’s main airport. /latest-news/thai-airport-officials-linked-to-rhino-trade Thai authorities said Tuesday they would seek arrest warrants for three police officers allegedly involved in trafficking rhino horn through Bangkok’s main airport. 3/12/2013 12:41:30 PM /latest-news/thai-airport-officials-linked-to-rhino-trade Rhino poaching has now been evaluated to a priority crime in an indication of the seriousness with which government views the continued decimation of South Africa’s rhino population. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-now-a-priority-crime Rhino poaching has now been evaluated to a priority crime in an indication of the seriousness with which government views the continued decimation of South Africa’s rhino population. 3/12/2013 12:31:21 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-now-a-priority-crime The pilot, Bernd Brell, rearranged a large, heavy package wrapped in green plastic and grinned at me. For the two-hour flight into north-west Namibia – one of the remotest wildernesses in Africa – I would be sharing the back of the Cessna 182 with the skul /latest-news/poaching-in-africa-rhino-conservation-in-namibia The pilot, Bernd Brell, rearranged a large, heavy package wrapped in green plastic and grinned at me. For the two-hour flight into north-west Namibia – one of the remotest wildernesses in Africa – I would be sharing the back of the Cessna 182 with the skul 3/12/2013 12:30:37 PM /latest-news/poaching-in-africa-rhino-conservation-in-namibia The Tulsa Zoo announced on Monday construction will begin construction on its first Master Plan project: the Mary K. Chapman Rhinoceros Exhibit. /latest-news/tulsa-zoo-to-unveil-plans-for-rhino-enclosure The Tulsa Zoo announced on Monday construction will begin construction on its first Master Plan project: the Mary K. Chapman Rhinoceros Exhibit. 3/12/2013 12:29:52 PM /latest-news/tulsa-zoo-to-unveil-plans-for-rhino-enclosure Thai and Vietnamese criminal gangs are involved in the illegal poaching of elephants and rhinos in Africa, according to the state wildlife and plant protection agency. Individuals are hired for about US$500 (Bt15000) per trip to carry rhino horns and iv /latest-news/thai-viet-gangs-involved-in-elephant-rhino-poaching Thai and Vietnamese criminal gangs are involved in the illegal poaching of elephants and rhinos in Africa, according to the state wildlife and plant protection agency. Individuals are hired for about US$500 (Bt15000) per trip to carry rhino horns and iv 3/12/2013 12:28:51 PM /latest-news/thai-viet-gangs-involved-in-elephant-rhino-poaching An 8.5-ton, 2,000-year-old stone rhino was excavated near Chengdu's Tianfu Square and put on display at the Jinsha Site Museum. /latest-news/large-stone-rhinoceros-sculpture-unearthed-in-chengdu An 8.5-ton, 2,000-year-old stone rhino was excavated near Chengdu's Tianfu Square and put on display at the Jinsha Site Museum. 3/12/2013 12:28:01 PM /latest-news/large-stone-rhinoceros-sculpture-unearthed-in-chengdu Two poachers who are suspected to be involved in the recent rhino poaching in Kaziranga National Park, have been arrested during a joint operation by police and forest department in Sonitpur district on Sunday. /latest-news/two-rhino-poachers-arrested Two poachers who are suspected to be involved in the recent rhino poaching in Kaziranga National Park, have been arrested during a joint operation by police and forest department in Sonitpur district on Sunday. 3/12/2013 12:27:19 PM /latest-news/two-rhino-poachers-arrested Thailand's prime minister has vowed to work towards banning her country's trade in ivory in the face of possible sanctions. Here in the UK, ITV News has discovered the trade is happening right under the nose of the authorities. /latest-news/thailand-s-ivory-trade-ban-vow Thailand's prime minister has vowed to work towards banning her country's trade in ivory in the face of possible sanctions. Here in the UK, ITV News has discovered the trade is happening right under the nose of the authorities. 3/12/2013 12:26:47 PM /latest-news/thailand-s-ivory-trade-ban-vow Statistics released by the Department of Environmental Affairs ahead of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) in Bangkok reveal the inability of South African authorities to turn the tide against rhino poachers. /latest-news/poachers-cross-border-to-kill-rhino Statistics released by the Department of Environmental Affairs ahead of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) in Bangkok reveal the inability of South African authorities to turn the tide against rhino poachers. 3/12/2013 12:26:12 PM /latest-news/poachers-cross-border-to-kill-rhino A rhinoceros' eyesight is so poor that it can't see someone standing motionless 30 metres away. For most of his life, that factoid would not have meant much to Mark Boucher, until one horrible day in July last year when he was forced to look at the world s /latest-news/when-i-help-a-rhino-i-get-the-feeling-i-did-when-playing-for-my-country A rhinoceros' eyesight is so poor that it can't see someone standing motionless 30 metres away. For most of his life, that factoid would not have meant much to Mark Boucher, until one horrible day in July last year when he was forced to look at the world s 3/12/2013 12:25:30 PM /latest-news/when-i-help-a-rhino-i-get-the-feeling-i-did-when-playing-for-my-country The future of elephants, rhinoceroses and other imperiled species such as sharks, turtles could be decided this month at an international meeting on wildlife trade regulation in Bangkok, Thailand. /latest-news/elephant-ivory-bad-rhino-horn-good-world-trade-reps-consider-ways-to-stem-illegal-animal-trade-as-poaching-on-track-for-record-year The future of elephants, rhinoceroses and other imperiled species such as sharks, turtles could be decided this month at an international meeting on wildlife trade regulation in Bangkok, Thailand. 3/12/2013 12:24:35 PM /latest-news/elephant-ivory-bad-rhino-horn-good-world-trade-reps-consider-ways-to-stem-illegal-animal-trade-as-poaching-on-track-for-record-year NEW DELHI: A few days back, the bloodied carcass of a rhinoceros, shot and brutally stripped of its horn, was found in Kaziranga National Park. This was the ninth rhino to be killed in the park since January and the 12th in Assam since the beginning of thi /latest-news/how-a-myth-is-killing-the-rhino NEW DELHI: A few days back, the bloodied carcass of a rhinoceros, shot and brutally stripped of its horn, was found in Kaziranga National Park. This was the ninth rhino to be killed in the park since January and the 12th in Assam since the beginning of thi 3/12/2013 12:23:56 PM /latest-news/how-a-myth-is-killing-the-rhino Animal rights activists in China are saying that rhinos coming from South Africa are being bred in captivity so that their horns can be harvested for commercial trade in China. The trade in rhino horns, which are worth more in weight than gold, is illeg /latest-news/china-s-rhino-horn-farms-enrage-activists Animal rights activists in China are saying that rhinos coming from South Africa are being bred in captivity so that their horns can be harvested for commercial trade in China. The trade in rhino horns, which are worth more in weight than gold, is illeg 3/12/2013 12:23:03 PM /latest-news/china-s-rhino-horn-farms-enrage-activists Surging demand for rhino horn to decorate daggers and treat everything from hangovers to cancer is driving the iconic animals to the brink of extinction. The only way to save them is to humanely harvest rhino horn and sell it legally, scientists argue in a /latest-news/legal-horn-trade-could-save-rhinos-from-cliff-of-extinction-experts-argue Surging demand for rhino horn to decorate daggers and treat everything from hangovers to cancer is driving the iconic animals to the brink of extinction. The only way to save them is to humanely harvest rhino horn and sell it legally, scientists argue in a 3/5/2013 3:52:54 PM /latest-news/legal-horn-trade-could-save-rhinos-from-cliff-of-extinction-experts-argue The poaching crisis now engulfing Africa’s rhinos and elephants will be top of the agenda at one of the world’s major conservation conferences next week – with a global appeal to Vietnam and China. /latest-news/top-of-the-conference-agenda-the-last-chance-to-save-the-rhino The poaching crisis now engulfing Africa’s rhinos and elephants will be top of the agenda at one of the world’s major conservation conferences next week – with a global appeal to Vietnam and China. 3/5/2013 3:52:08 PM /latest-news/top-of-the-conference-agenda-the-last-chance-to-save-the-rhino An injured white rhino after poachers sawed off its horn on South Africa's Aquila Game Reserve in 2011. South Africa is exploring the legal trade of rhino horn to counter a poaching bloodbath that has surged despite tighter security controls, the environme /latest-news/south-africa-mulls-legal-rhino-horn-trade An injured white rhino after poachers sawed off its horn on South Africa's Aquila Game Reserve in 2011. South Africa is exploring the legal trade of rhino horn to counter a poaching bloodbath that has surged despite tighter security controls, the environme 3/5/2013 3:51:20 PM /latest-news/south-africa-mulls-legal-rhino-horn-trade AUSTRALIAN researchers hope to end the deadly poaching trade that's fuelled by wealthy elites using rhino horn to detox, pushing the price higher than gold or cocaine. /latest-news/aust-scientists-push-for-legal-rhino-trade AUSTRALIAN researchers hope to end the deadly poaching trade that's fuelled by wealthy elites using rhino horn to detox, pushing the price higher than gold or cocaine. 3/5/2013 3:50:08 PM /latest-news/aust-scientists-push-for-legal-rhino-trade "Would you like to drink some?" Mr Lee, not his real name, asked me. I politely declined. He did not want us to film his face, but he was happy enough to show me how he makes his rhino horn potion. He was now offering it to me. /latest-news/vietnam-s-deadly-demand-for-rhino-horns "Would you like to drink some?" Mr Lee, not his real name, asked me. I politely declined. He did not want us to film his face, but he was happy enough to show me how he makes his rhino horn potion. He was now offering it to me. 3/5/2013 3:48:48 PM /latest-news/vietnam-s-deadly-demand-for-rhino-horns The North West province has established a Rhino Priority Committee in an effort to intensify the fight against the scourge of rhino poaching which claimed 77 rhinos last year as compared to the 21 Rhinos of 2011 and 57 of 2010. /latest-news/south-africa-north-west-priority-committee-to-save-the-rhino The North West province has established a Rhino Priority Committee in an effort to intensify the fight against the scourge of rhino poaching which claimed 77 rhinos last year as compared to the 21 Rhinos of 2011 and 57 of 2010. 3/5/2013 3:47:57 PM /latest-news/south-africa-north-west-priority-committee-to-save-the-rhino Last week, at the launch of Green Shanghai Art Photography Exhibition at Unep headquarters in Nairobi, China emphasised its growing focus on environmental issues when senior officials from Shanghai municipality signed agreements with Unep on wildlife prote /latest-news/wake-up-rhino-horn-ivory-don-t-cure-any-ailment Last week, at the launch of Green Shanghai Art Photography Exhibition at Unep headquarters in Nairobi, China emphasised its growing focus on environmental issues when senior officials from Shanghai municipality signed agreements with Unep on wildlife prote 3/5/2013 3:46:56 PM /latest-news/wake-up-rhino-horn-ivory-don-t-cure-any-ailment The hunting debate has once again reared its ugly head with the news that Timbavati will be holding 2 White Rhino hunts in the very near future. As is common knowledge Timbavati is one of a few APNR’s (Association of Private Nature Reserves) that have remo /latest-news/the-great-rhino-hunting-debate The hunting debate has once again reared its ugly head with the news that Timbavati will be holding 2 White Rhino hunts in the very near future. As is common knowledge Timbavati is one of a few APNR’s (Association of Private Nature Reserves) that have remo 3/5/2013 3:45:59 PM /latest-news/the-great-rhino-hunting-debate If someone told you the horn of a rhinoceros could cure the common hangover or ailment, would you buy the slaughtered animal's curved horn? You might think that is crazy, but for many poachers in South Africa looking to make a profit, that is all the reaso /latest-news/ellingson-rhino-poaching-done-without-regard-to-facts If someone told you the horn of a rhinoceros could cure the common hangover or ailment, would you buy the slaughtered animal's curved horn? You might think that is crazy, but for many poachers in South Africa looking to make a profit, that is all the reaso 3/5/2013 3:45:16 PM /latest-news/ellingson-rhino-poaching-done-without-regard-to-facts The Big Issue takes coverage of the rhino poaching crisis to new depths in its February 25th issue with a massive cover story that gets to the bottom of the slaughter. /latest-news/the-big-issue-covers-the-rhino-poaching-crisis-in-its-latest-issue The Big Issue takes coverage of the rhino poaching crisis to new depths in its February 25th issue with a massive cover story that gets to the bottom of the slaughter. 3/5/2013 3:44:22 PM /latest-news/the-big-issue-covers-the-rhino-poaching-crisis-in-its-latest-issue Rhino poaching soared by nearly half last year and appears to be increasing this year, conservationists said Tuesday, warning that the small population of animals would soon begin to shrink. /latest-news/poachers-threatening-african-rhino-species-experts Rhino poaching soared by nearly half last year and appears to be increasing this year, conservationists said Tuesday, warning that the small population of animals would soon begin to shrink. 3/5/2013 3:42:46 PM /latest-news/poachers-threatening-african-rhino-species-experts VietNamNet Bridge – The Mozambican police have arrested a Vietnamese citizen who attempted to transport six rhino horns weighing about 17kg through Maputo International Airport. According to the Mozambique News Agency (AIM), Ho Chien was arrested when he /latest-news/vietnamese-caught-in-mozambique-for-rhino-horns-trafficking VietNamNet Bridge – The Mozambican police have arrested a Vietnamese citizen who attempted to transport six rhino horns weighing about 17kg through Maputo International Airport. According to the Mozambique News Agency (AIM), Ho Chien was arrested when he 3/5/2013 3:42:07 PM /latest-news/vietnamese-caught-in-mozambique-for-rhino-horns-trafficking Cape Town - Stark naked except for a red rhino horn covering his proboscis, a Cape Town anti-poaching activist has mimicked the speeding Kloof Nek skater’s video to raise awareness about the slaughter of rhinos. /latest-news/runner-bares-all-for-rhino-awareness Cape Town - Stark naked except for a red rhino horn covering his proboscis, a Cape Town anti-poaching activist has mimicked the speeding Kloof Nek skater’s video to raise awareness about the slaughter of rhinos. 3/5/2013 3:41:08 PM /latest-news/runner-bares-all-for-rhino-awareness Maputo — The Mozambican police on Sunday arrested a Vietnamese citizen, Ho Chien, at Maputo International airport in possession of six rhinoceros horns, weighing about 17 kilos. /latest-news/mozambique-vietnamese-citizen-arrested-with-rhino-horns Maputo — The Mozambican police on Sunday arrested a Vietnamese citizen, Ho Chien, at Maputo International airport in possession of six rhinoceros horns, weighing about 17 kilos. 3/5/2013 3:40:24 PM /latest-news/mozambique-vietnamese-citizen-arrested-with-rhino-horns Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Poachers have killed another one-horned rhino in Assam's high-security Kaziranga National Park, an official said Tuesday. This is the ninth rhino killed by poachers in Kaziranga and its adjoining forest divisions this year, the off /latest-news/one-horned-rhino-killed-in-kaziranga Guwahati, Feb 26 (IANS) Poachers have killed another one-horned rhino in Assam's high-security Kaziranga National Park, an official said Tuesday. This is the ninth rhino killed by poachers in Kaziranga and its adjoining forest divisions this year, the off 3/5/2013 3:39:42 PM /latest-news/one-horned-rhino-killed-in-kaziranga GUWAHATI, India, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Poachers killed a one-horned rhinoceros and removed its horn, the ninth such slaying this year at India's Kaziranga National Park, officials said Tuesday. Park officials said they came upon the animal's carcass Monday a /latest-news/poachers-kill-rhino-in-india GUWAHATI, India, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Poachers killed a one-horned rhinoceros and removed its horn, the ninth such slaying this year at India's Kaziranga National Park, officials said Tuesday. Park officials said they came upon the animal's carcass Monday a 3/5/2013 3:37:20 PM /latest-news/poachers-kill-rhino-in-india When Australians think of the Mekong they think cheap holidays or Vietnamese restaurants. Biodiversity-wise however, the Mekong is a frontier, a place where biological riches collide with human pressure. This month ten remarkable freshwater worms were desc /latest-news/rhino-horn-and-tiger-blood-conservation-in-the-mekong When Australians think of the Mekong they think cheap holidays or Vietnamese restaurants. Biodiversity-wise however, the Mekong is a frontier, a place where biological riches collide with human pressure. This month ten remarkable freshwater worms were desc 2/27/2013 4:55:24 PM /latest-news/rhino-horn-and-tiger-blood-conservation-in-the-mekong Madarihat (Jalpaiguri District, W.Bengal), Feb.24 (ANI)The census of the famed one-horned Asian rhinoceros for the year 2013 has begun at the Jaldapara National Park in West Bengal. /latest-news/rhino-census-for-year-2013-begins-in-w-bengal Madarihat (Jalpaiguri District, W.Bengal), Feb.24 (ANI)The census of the famed one-horned Asian rhinoceros for the year 2013 has begun at the Jaldapara National Park in West Bengal. 2/27/2013 4:54:46 PM /latest-news/rhino-census-for-year-2013-begins-in-w-bengal If you think Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars,” is intense, just wait until you get a chance to view the dangerous and horrifying world of “Rhino Wars.” Animal Planet recently announced a premiere date for the new three-part series, which pulls the curtain bac /latest-news/move-over-whale-wars-the-intense-animal-planet-show-battleground-rhino-wars-debuts-in-march If you think Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars,” is intense, just wait until you get a chance to view the dangerous and horrifying world of “Rhino Wars.” Animal Planet recently announced a premiere date for the new three-part series, which pulls the curtain bac 2/27/2013 4:49:59 PM /latest-news/move-over-whale-wars-the-intense-animal-planet-show-battleground-rhino-wars-debuts-in-march A team of academics are building a mathematical model they hope will shed light on the complexities surrounding the illegal trade of rhino horns. The team believe their equations will provide policymakers with a path to protect endangered rhinos. /latest-news/cracking-the-code-of-rhino-poaching A team of academics are building a mathematical model they hope will shed light on the complexities surrounding the illegal trade of rhino horns. The team believe their equations will provide policymakers with a path to protect endangered rhinos. 2/27/2013 4:42:46 PM /latest-news/cracking-the-code-of-rhino-poaching Johannesburg - A total of 102 rhino have been killed since the beginning of the year, the department of environmental affairs said on Wednesday. /latest-news/102-rhino-killed-this-year Johannesburg - A total of 102 rhino have been killed since the beginning of the year, the department of environmental affairs said on Wednesday. 2/25/2013 3:53:21 PM /latest-news/102-rhino-killed-this-year CHITWAN, Feb 21: A one-horned rhino was found dead in the Chitwan National Park (CNP) on February 16. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) said the rhino was killed for its horn. /latest-news/despite-enhanced-security-rhino-poaching-on CHITWAN, Feb 21: A one-horned rhino was found dead in the Chitwan National Park (CNP) on February 16. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC) said the rhino was killed for its horn. 2/25/2013 3:52:41 PM /latest-news/despite-enhanced-security-rhino-poaching-on Maputo — Over the past five years the South African authorities have killed 279 Mozambicans involved in the illegal hunting of rhinoceros, according to figures published on Tuesday by the independent daily “O Pais”. /latest-news/mozambique-hundreds-of-mozambicans-involved-in-rhino-poaching Maputo — Over the past five years the South African authorities have killed 279 Mozambicans involved in the illegal hunting of rhinoceros, according to figures published on Tuesday by the independent daily “O Pais”. 2/25/2013 3:51:26 PM /latest-news/mozambique-hundreds-of-mozambicans-involved-in-rhino-poaching Five suspected rhino poachers have been arrested in Phalaborwa, apparently while on their way to the Kruger National Park, Limpopo police said on Wednesday. /latest-news/five-arrested-for-rhino-poaching Five suspected rhino poachers have been arrested in Phalaborwa, apparently while on their way to the Kruger National Park, Limpopo police said on Wednesday. 2/25/2013 3:50:27 PM /latest-news/five-arrested-for-rhino-poaching It's been put forward as a possible solution to help stop the onslaught against our rhinos. But it's a very complicated issue and one which has pros and cons on either side of the argument. /latest-news/kzn-rhino-watch-week-21 It's been put forward as a possible solution to help stop the onslaught against our rhinos. But it's a very complicated issue and one which has pros and cons on either side of the argument. 2/25/2013 3:37:43 PM /latest-news/kzn-rhino-watch-week-21 Anti-poaching units, supported by the SA Police Service, the Hawks and the SA National Defence Force, have recently arrested 13 people linked to poaching. The arrest of nine alleged poachers in the Kruger National Park, three alleged couriers in Joburg an /latest-news/thirteen-recently-arrested-for-rhino-poaching Anti-poaching units, supported by the SA Police Service, the Hawks and the SA National Defence Force, have recently arrested 13 people linked to poaching. The arrest of nine alleged poachers in the Kruger National Park, three alleged couriers in Joburg an 2/25/2013 3:36:50 PM /latest-news/thirteen-recently-arrested-for-rhino-poaching A New York antiques dealer was sentenced to serve six months in federal prison and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine to the Lacey Act Reward Account and $18,000 to the Rhino and Tiger Conservation Fund. He also forfeited four rhino head mounts, six black rhino /latest-news/east-africa-u-s-antiques-dealer-sentenced-for-rhino-horn-trafficking A New York antiques dealer was sentenced to serve six months in federal prison and ordered to pay a $10,000 fine to the Lacey Act Reward Account and $18,000 to the Rhino and Tiger Conservation Fund. He also forfeited four rhino head mounts, six black rhino 2/25/2013 3:34:31 PM /latest-news/east-africa-u-s-antiques-dealer-sentenced-for-rhino-horn-trafficking NEW DELHI, India — The Assam state government has requested permission from India’s home ministry to arm forest and wildlife protection guards with AK-series rifles after poachers killed a seventh rhino in Kaziranga National Park over the weekend, the Indi /latest-news/assam-rhino-poaching-9-rhinos-killed-so-far-this-year NEW DELHI, India — The Assam state government has requested permission from India’s home ministry to arm forest and wildlife protection guards with AK-series rifles after poachers killed a seventh rhino in Kaziranga National Park over the weekend, the Indi 2/25/2013 3:33:40 PM /latest-news/assam-rhino-poaching-9-rhinos-killed-so-far-this-year CINCINNATI: One of two critically endangered Sumatran rhinos at the Cincinnati zoo has been euthanized because of old age. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the death of Ipuh on Monday dealt a blow to a species that is near extinction. /latest-news/endangered-rhino-euthanized-at-ohio-zoo CINCINNATI: One of two critically endangered Sumatran rhinos at the Cincinnati zoo has been euthanized because of old age. The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the death of Ipuh on Monday dealt a blow to a species that is near extinction. 2/25/2013 3:32:43 PM /latest-news/endangered-rhino-euthanized-at-ohio-zoo Check out this cute baby rhino at the Warsaw City Zoo. For more CNN videos, visit our site at http://www.cnn.com/video/ /latest-news/distraction-baby-rhino-being-all-cute Check out this cute baby rhino at the Warsaw City Zoo. For more CNN videos, visit our site at http://www.cnn.com/video/ 2/25/2013 3:24:21 PM /latest-news/distraction-baby-rhino-being-all-cute Three people were charged this week with wildlife smuggling and related charges for their alleged roles in an international rhino horn smuggling ring in Newark, Miami and New York City, officials at the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. /latest-news/alleged-rhinoceros-horn-smuggler-indicted-by-newark-grand-jury Three people were charged this week with wildlife smuggling and related charges for their alleged roles in an international rhino horn smuggling ring in Newark, Miami and New York City, officials at the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. 2/20/2013 4:35:27 PM /latest-news/alleged-rhinoceros-horn-smuggler-indicted-by-newark-grand-jury Rhinos are moved by helicopter to a secret location to save them from poachers. /latest-news/saving-the-rhino-by-helicopter-natural-world-2012-2013-flight-of-the-rhino Rhinos are moved by helicopter to a secret location to save them from poachers. 2/20/2013 4:34:06 PM /latest-news/saving-the-rhino-by-helicopter-natural-world-2012-2013-flight-of-the-rhino As Valentine’s Day draws closer, love is in the air at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Greater one-horned rhino pair Dora and Amala have recently had their first couple of introductions or first dates. /latest-news/zoo-chat-rhino-love-is-in-the-air As Valentine’s Day draws closer, love is in the air at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Greater one-horned rhino pair Dora and Amala have recently had their first couple of introductions or first dates. 2/20/2013 4:33:07 PM /latest-news/zoo-chat-rhino-love-is-in-the-air South Africa, home to 75 percent of the world’s rhinos, lost a stunning 668 of the animals to poachers in 2012. But the Phinda Private Game Reserve in the country's KwaZulu-Natal Province has thriving populations of both black and white rhino. To assist w /latest-news/to-catch-a-rhino-saving-a-species South Africa, home to 75 percent of the world’s rhinos, lost a stunning 668 of the animals to poachers in 2012. But the Phinda Private Game Reserve in the country's KwaZulu-Natal Province has thriving populations of both black and white rhino. To assist w 2/20/2013 4:32:15 PM /latest-news/to-catch-a-rhino-saving-a-species This follows the arrest of four suspected poachers on Saturday. SanParks spokesman Wanda Mkutshulwa said the four suspects were arrested while on their way to Mjejane, a SanParks contractual park, adjacent to the Malelane section of the the Kruger Natio /latest-news/kruger-bears-the-brunt-of-rhino-poaching This follows the arrest of four suspected poachers on Saturday. SanParks spokesman Wanda Mkutshulwa said the four suspects were arrested while on their way to Mjejane, a SanParks contractual park, adjacent to the Malelane section of the the Kruger Natio 2/20/2013 4:31:27 PM /latest-news/kruger-bears-the-brunt-of-rhino-poaching On January 6, 2013, a Vietnamese man entered Vietnam at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, HCM City. He did not show off customs declarations and confirmed to have no goods for customs declaration. /latest-news/the-biggest-ivory-rhino-horn-smuggling-cases-in-vietnam On January 6, 2013, a Vietnamese man entered Vietnam at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, HCM City. He did not show off customs declarations and confirmed to have no goods for customs declaration. 2/20/2013 4:28:44 PM /latest-news/the-biggest-ivory-rhino-horn-smuggling-cases-in-vietnam A rhino bull and a pregnant cow were shot and killed on a Limpopo farm in the Bandelierskop district over the weekend. /latest-news/poachers-kill-pregnant-rhino-leave-horn A rhino bull and a pregnant cow were shot and killed on a Limpopo farm in the Bandelierskop district over the weekend. 2/20/2013 4:28:03 PM /latest-news/poachers-kill-pregnant-rhino-leave-horn Police have launched investigations into a case in which four rhinoceros horns worth $250 000 kept as exhibits disappeared at the Beitbridge magistrates courts. Police officer commanding Beitbridge district Chief Superintendent Lawrence Chinhengo said yest /latest-news/zimbabwe-rhino-horns-vanish-at-court Police have launched investigations into a case in which four rhinoceros horns worth $250 000 kept as exhibits disappeared at the Beitbridge magistrates courts. Police officer commanding Beitbridge district Chief Superintendent Lawrence Chinhengo said yest 2/20/2013 4:26:56 PM /latest-news/zimbabwe-rhino-horns-vanish-at-court Four rhino poachers were arrested in the Kruger National Park at the weekend after a fierce gun battle with park rangers. SA National Parks (SANParks) spokesperson Wanda Mkutshulwa said in a statement: “A two-man SANParks ranger routine patrol turned in /latest-news/rhino-poachers-arrested-after-kruger-gun-battle Four rhino poachers were arrested in the Kruger National Park at the weekend after a fierce gun battle with park rangers. SA National Parks (SANParks) spokesperson Wanda Mkutshulwa said in a statement: “A two-man SANParks ranger routine patrol turned in 2/18/2013 5:35:55 PM /latest-news/rhino-poachers-arrested-after-kruger-gun-battle Game rangers at the Kruger National Park in South Africa have killed three suspected rhino poachers in 'a full-scale fire fight', the body that manages the country's nature reserves says. One more suspect was critically injured, while another fled acros /latest-news/sth-african-rangers-kill-rhino-poachers Game rangers at the Kruger National Park in South Africa have killed three suspected rhino poachers in 'a full-scale fire fight', the body that manages the country's nature reserves says. One more suspect was critically injured, while another fled acros 2/18/2013 5:35:09 PM /latest-news/sth-african-rangers-kill-rhino-poachers WASHINGTON (AP) – Three people have been charged with participating in an international smuggling ring that traffics in the horns of endangered black rhinos. /latest-news/update-3-charged-in-smuggling-rhino-horns WASHINGTON (AP) – Three people have been charged with participating in an international smuggling ring that traffics in the horns of endangered black rhinos. 2/18/2013 5:08:59 PM /latest-news/update-3-charged-in-smuggling-rhino-horns KENYA and South Africa have agreed to vote as a bloc during the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) conference in Bangkok next month. /latest-news/south-africa-kenya-to-speak-with-one-voice-on-rhino-at-bangkok-conference KENYA and South Africa have agreed to vote as a bloc during the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) conference in Bangkok next month. 2/18/2013 5:04:41 PM /latest-news/south-africa-kenya-to-speak-with-one-voice-on-rhino-at-bangkok-conference GUWAHATI: There has been no let up in rhino poaching in Assam yet. On Saturday, poachers killed another rhino at Kaziranga National Park and chopped off its horn. With the latest killing, the rhino poaching toll this year has risen to seven in Kaziranga. /latest-news/poachers-kills-another-rhino-in-kaziranga-chop-off-horn GUWAHATI: There has been no let up in rhino poaching in Assam yet. On Saturday, poachers killed another rhino at Kaziranga National Park and chopped off its horn. With the latest killing, the rhino poaching toll this year has risen to seven in Kaziranga. 2/18/2013 5:03:12 PM /latest-news/poachers-kills-another-rhino-in-kaziranga-chop-off-horn ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Chopper the baby rhino made his debut Saturday at the Albuquerque zoo. The 15-week-old calf made his first public appearance from 10 a.m. to noon at the zoo's rhino exhibit. /latest-news/chopper-the-baby-rhino-debuts-at-abq-zoo ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Chopper the baby rhino made his debut Saturday at the Albuquerque zoo. The 15-week-old calf made his first public appearance from 10 a.m. to noon at the zoo's rhino exhibit. 2/18/2013 5:02:10 PM /latest-news/chopper-the-baby-rhino-debuts-at-abq-zoo Kaziranga: A rhino was shot dead and its horns taken away by poachers in Kaziranga National Park, taking the total number of rhinos being killed this year to nine, Park officials said today. /latest-news/ninth-rhino-this-year-poached-in-kaziranga Kaziranga: A rhino was shot dead and its horns taken away by poachers in Kaziranga National Park, taking the total number of rhinos being killed this year to nine, Park officials said today. 2/18/2013 4:59:55 PM /latest-news/ninth-rhino-this-year-poached-in-kaziranga MANHATTAN (CN) - A New York antiques dealer will serve six months for trading in black market rhinoceros horn while purporting to help wildlife authorities end the practice. /latest-news/six-months-for-foray-into-illegal-rhino-horn-trade MANHATTAN (CN) - A New York antiques dealer will serve six months for trading in black market rhinoceros horn while purporting to help wildlife authorities end the practice. 2/18/2013 4:58:31 PM /latest-news/six-months-for-foray-into-illegal-rhino-horn-trade The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) will recruit 1,000 new rangers to step up the fight against poaching, Kenya's The Standard reported Wednesday (January 30th). /latest-news/kenya-wildlife-service-to-recruit-1-000-rangers The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) will recruit 1,000 new rangers to step up the fight against poaching, Kenya's The Standard reported Wednesday (January 30th). 2/6/2013 6:04:51 PM /latest-news/kenya-wildlife-service-to-recruit-1-000-rangers Johannesburg - Who is going to accept the award for the 2012 Newsmaker of the Year? This is the question many media personalities and some of the South African public want to know. /latest-news/press-body-defends-award-for-rhino Johannesburg - Who is going to accept the award for the 2012 Newsmaker of the Year? This is the question many media personalities and some of the South African public want to know. 1/29/2013 4:55:56 PM /latest-news/press-body-defends-award-for-rhino WITH JUST months to go before life-sized rhinos start popping up across Southampton another business has signed up to take centre stage. The Mayflower theatre will soon be getting its own multi-coloured rhino as the city gets ready for Marwell Wildlife’s /latest-news/rhino-takes-centre-stage-at-mayflower-theatre WITH JUST months to go before life-sized rhinos start popping up across Southampton another business has signed up to take centre stage. The Mayflower theatre will soon be getting its own multi-coloured rhino as the city gets ready for Marwell Wildlife’s 1/29/2013 4:54:57 PM /latest-news/rhino-takes-centre-stage-at-mayflower-theatre The premature death of at least 50 one-horned Indian rhinoceroses in the northeast Indian state of Assam has triggered concern among activists who call for improved conservation efforts. /latest-news/spike-in-indian-rhino-deaths-triggers-worry The premature death of at least 50 one-horned Indian rhinoceroses in the northeast Indian state of Assam has triggered concern among activists who call for improved conservation efforts. 1/29/2013 4:51:32 PM /latest-news/spike-in-indian-rhino-deaths-triggers-worry JOHANNESBURG — A high-value target survives two attempts on her life. After recovering from multiple gunshot wounds, she is secretly moved to an undisclosed location in hopes that the killers won't track her down again. /latest-news/south-africa-vets-struggle-to-treat-hurt-rhinos JOHANNESBURG — A high-value target survives two attempts on her life. After recovering from multiple gunshot wounds, she is secretly moved to an undisclosed location in hopes that the killers won't track her down again. 1/29/2013 4:48:33 PM /latest-news/south-africa-vets-struggle-to-treat-hurt-rhinos A new rhino calf at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park will receive bottle feeding as a part of her daily nutritional routine from zoo keepers. Born Dec. 15 and weighing 245 pounds, the rhino calf Shomili has been nicknamed 'Mili' by zookeepers. She receives b /latest-news/rhino-calf-at-san-diego-zoo-safari-gets-bottle-service A new rhino calf at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park will receive bottle feeding as a part of her daily nutritional routine from zoo keepers. Born Dec. 15 and weighing 245 pounds, the rhino calf Shomili has been nicknamed 'Mili' by zookeepers. She receives b 1/29/2013 4:47:43 PM /latest-news/rhino-calf-at-san-diego-zoo-safari-gets-bottle-service OPINION I first heard of the National Press Club (NPC) via twitter when the news that they had declared the rhino the newsmaker of 2012 hit social media. My immediate reaction, probably like many other journalists was a mixture of surprise and anger: Ho /latest-news/south-africa-preposterous-that-rhinoceros-is-newsmaker-of-year OPINION I first heard of the National Press Club (NPC) via twitter when the news that they had declared the rhino the newsmaker of 2012 hit social media. My immediate reaction, probably like many other journalists was a mixture of surprise and anger: Ho 1/29/2013 4:45:33 PM /latest-news/south-africa-preposterous-that-rhinoceros-is-newsmaker-of-year Kenya is set to get its first pilotless plane for use in preventing poachers from killing the last seven northern white rhinos in a Laikipia County conservancy. /latest-news/drone-enters-the-war-against-rhino-poachers Kenya is set to get its first pilotless plane for use in preventing poachers from killing the last seven northern white rhinos in a Laikipia County conservancy. 1/29/2013 4:44:38 PM /latest-news/drone-enters-the-war-against-rhino-poachers Nine men appeared before the Skukuza Periodical Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga in two separate cases of suspected rhino poaching on Wednesday. /latest-news/32-rhino-s-poached-in-2013 Nine men appeared before the Skukuza Periodical Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga in two separate cases of suspected rhino poaching on Wednesday. 1/29/2013 4:43:21 PM /latest-news/32-rhino-s-poached-in-2013 Johannesburg - Thirty-two rhino have been poached in South Africa since the beginning of the year, the department of environmental affairs said on Wednesday. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-taking-off-in-2013 Johannesburg - Thirty-two rhino have been poached in South Africa since the beginning of the year, the department of environmental affairs said on Wednesday. 1/29/2013 4:42:30 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-taking-off-in-2013 With only a month before the world decides whether to legalize trading in rhino horn, an Oxford mathematician has warned that not enough is known to establish the effect of such legalization. /latest-news/juggling-rhino-numbers With only a month before the world decides whether to legalize trading in rhino horn, an Oxford mathematician has warned that not enough is known to establish the effect of such legalization. 1/29/2013 4:39:36 PM /latest-news/juggling-rhino-numbers Johannesburg - The carcasses of nine rhino have been found in the Kruger National Park since the start of 2013, spokesperson Ike Phaahla said on Wednesday. /latest-news/9-rhino-carcasses-found-in-kruger-park Johannesburg - The carcasses of nine rhino have been found in the Kruger National Park since the start of 2013, spokesperson Ike Phaahla said on Wednesday. 1/17/2013 6:19:51 PM /latest-news/9-rhino-carcasses-found-in-kruger-park The Hawks on Wednesday detained two rhino poaching suspects at Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West. The two men could be charged with trespassing and be subjected to immigration laws while investigations continue. /latest-news/rhino-suspects-arrested The Hawks on Wednesday detained two rhino poaching suspects at Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West. The two men could be charged with trespassing and be subjected to immigration laws while investigations continue. 1/17/2013 6:17:32 PM /latest-news/rhino-suspects-arrested The poacher was arrested as he was about to enter the Phinda game reserve, in KwaZulu-Natal. /latest-news/witch-doctor-gives-muti-to-rhino-poacher The poacher was arrested as he was about to enter the Phinda game reserve, in KwaZulu-Natal. 1/17/2013 6:16:13 PM /latest-news/witch-doctor-gives-muti-to-rhino-poacher Johannesburg - Four men accused of attempted rhino poaching appeared in the Waterpoort Periodical Court on Wednesday, Limpopo police said. /latest-news/4-appear-for-rhino-poaching Johannesburg - Four men accused of attempted rhino poaching appeared in the Waterpoort Periodical Court on Wednesday, Limpopo police said. 1/17/2013 6:13:47 PM /latest-news/4-appear-for-rhino-poaching JOHANNESBURG -- When do you not listen to the African wildlife expert? When he tells you to stand closer to the rhino. That suggestion by a South African game park owner resulted in serious injuries to a 24-year-old woman from Johannesburg. /latest-news/stand-closer-to-the-rhino-command-results-in-attack-serious-injury JOHANNESBURG -- When do you not listen to the African wildlife expert? When he tells you to stand closer to the rhino. That suggestion by a South African game park owner resulted in serious injuries to a 24-year-old woman from Johannesburg. 1/17/2013 6:11:44 PM /latest-news/stand-closer-to-the-rhino-command-results-in-attack-serious-injury The technology known as radio-telemetry enhances our ability to track and monitor rhinos. The principles of radio-telemetry are essentially the same as listening to a radio news broadcast. A small portable transmitter – think of it as a miniature radio s /latest-news/r-is-for-rhinos-and-also-for-radio-telemetry The technology known as radio-telemetry enhances our ability to track and monitor rhinos. The principles of radio-telemetry are essentially the same as listening to a radio news broadcast. A small portable transmitter – think of it as a miniature radio s 1/17/2013 6:10:50 PM /latest-news/r-is-for-rhinos-and-also-for-radio-telemetry Guwahati, Jan. 15: The discovery of the third carcass of a translocated rhino in Manas on January 13 has forced World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), a principal partner in the Indian Rhino Vision (IRV) 2020 programme, to warn that there is a real danger t /latest-news/wwf-warns-of-target-failure Guwahati, Jan. 15: The discovery of the third carcass of a translocated rhino in Manas on January 13 has forced World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF), a principal partner in the Indian Rhino Vision (IRV) 2020 programme, to warn that there is a real danger t 1/17/2013 6:09:28 PM /latest-news/wwf-warns-of-target-failure Guwahati, Jan 15 (IBNS): World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-India, a leading nature conservation organization, said it is concerned about the recent poaching of a rhinoceros on Jan 13 at Manas National Park of Assam. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-in-manas-worries-wwf-india Guwahati, Jan 15 (IBNS): World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-India, a leading nature conservation organization, said it is concerned about the recent poaching of a rhinoceros on Jan 13 at Manas National Park of Assam. 1/17/2013 6:08:20 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-in-manas-worries-wwf-india GUWAHATI: The Manas National Park lost its third rhino in a span of 18 months on Sunday. The carcass of the rhino without the horn was found at Bhatgali in the Basbari forest range of the park, about 170 km on the west of Assam. The park, which had lost it /latest-news/within-two-years-of-getting-heritage-tag-back-manas-park-loses-3-rhinos-to-poachers GUWAHATI: The Manas National Park lost its third rhino in a span of 18 months on Sunday. The carcass of the rhino without the horn was found at Bhatgali in the Basbari forest range of the park, about 170 km on the west of Assam. The park, which had lost it 1/17/2013 6:07:17 PM /latest-news/within-two-years-of-getting-heritage-tag-back-manas-park-loses-3-rhinos-to-poachers Really? Do you really believe that using rhinoceros’s horn is going to improve your sex life, cure your cancer, or improve your health in any other way? Really? I had to unclench my jaw after reading about the $500,000 worth of rhino horns seized from /latest-news/trust-your-doctor-and-leave-the-rhinoceros-alone Really? Do you really believe that using rhinoceros’s horn is going to improve your sex life, cure your cancer, or improve your health in any other way? Really? I had to unclench my jaw after reading about the $500,000 worth of rhino horns seized from 1/14/2013 5:48:14 PM /latest-news/trust-your-doctor-and-leave-the-rhinoceros-alone Despite ongoing protection efforts, rhinoceros poaching continues to climb sharply in South Africa, the World Wildlife Fund said Friday. New government estimates show that killings of South African rhinos for their horns has increased 50 percent since /latest-news/south-african-rhino-poaching-hits-new-high-group-says Despite ongoing protection efforts, rhinoceros poaching continues to climb sharply in South Africa, the World Wildlife Fund said Friday. New government estimates show that killings of South African rhinos for their horns has increased 50 percent since 1/14/2013 5:46:32 PM /latest-news/south-african-rhino-poaching-hits-new-high-group-says JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Rangers at the Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s best-known safari destinations, didn't have to wait long for their first battle of the new year. /latest-news/south-africa-sics-drones-on-rhino-poachers JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Rangers at the Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s best-known safari destinations, didn't have to wait long for their first battle of the new year. 1/14/2013 5:45:34 PM /latest-news/south-africa-sics-drones-on-rhino-poachers Imagine being in the Southwest corner of Africa, in the Kalahari. The water supply is short...the heat unbearable. In the corner of your eye, you see two usually docile giraffes engaged in a violent battle. /latest-news/shocking-giraffe-rhino-behaviors-filmed-nature-special-africa Imagine being in the Southwest corner of Africa, in the Kalahari. The water supply is short...the heat unbearable. In the corner of your eye, you see two usually docile giraffes engaged in a violent battle. 1/14/2013 5:43:30 PM /latest-news/shocking-giraffe-rhino-behaviors-filmed-nature-special-africa During the first ten days of 2013, a total of seven rhinos have already been killed in South Africa and India, while arrests have been made in India, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-the-first-10-days-of-2013 During the first ten days of 2013, a total of seven rhinos have already been killed in South Africa and India, while arrests have been made in India, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. 1/14/2013 5:42:25 PM /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-the-first-10-days-of-2013 GUWAHATI: Poachers gunned down a rhino and cut off its horn while villagers chopped the flesh off the animal at Gopaljoroni village under Gohpur police station in Sonitpur district on Friday. /latest-news/villagers-chop-flesh-off-rhino-killed-by-poachers-in-sonitpur GUWAHATI: Poachers gunned down a rhino and cut off its horn while villagers chopped the flesh off the animal at Gopaljoroni village under Gohpur police station in Sonitpur district on Friday. 1/14/2013 5:41:35 PM /latest-news/villagers-chop-flesh-off-rhino-killed-by-poachers-in-sonitpur South African rhino poaching has hit a new high. In spite of continuous conservation efforts, rhino horn hunting has increased nearly “500 percent” since 2007. In 2012, approximately 668 South African rhinos were illegally killed. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-hits-new-high-and-prompts-extinction-concerns South African rhino poaching has hit a new high. In spite of continuous conservation efforts, rhino horn hunting has increased nearly “500 percent” since 2007. In 2012, approximately 668 South African rhinos were illegally killed. 1/14/2013 5:39:58 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-hits-new-high-and-prompts-extinction-concerns A two-month old rhino was hacked at least 18 times with axes and machetes when she got too close to poachers cutting off her slain mother's horn in South Africa, a conservation NGO said. /latest-news/poachers-hack-baby-rhino-with-axe-machete A two-month old rhino was hacked at least 18 times with axes and machetes when she got too close to poachers cutting off her slain mother's horn in South Africa, a conservation NGO said. 1/14/2013 5:38:59 PM /latest-news/poachers-hack-baby-rhino-with-axe-machete JOHANNESBURG - A two-month-old rhino is recovering after being critically injured by poachers targeting the calf's mother earlier this week. Eyewitness News cannot reveal the park where the incident occurred due to the sensitivity of the investigation. /latest-news/rhino-calf-survives-attack JOHANNESBURG - A two-month-old rhino is recovering after being critically injured by poachers targeting the calf's mother earlier this week. Eyewitness News cannot reveal the park where the incident occurred due to the sensitivity of the investigation. 1/14/2013 5:38:20 PM /latest-news/rhino-calf-survives-attack Rhinoceros poaching soared to a record high level in South Africa last year. The country's government said 668 rhinos were killed within its borders in 2012, up from 448 in 2011, according to the World Wildlife Fund, an international conservation group. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-at-record-high-in-south-africa Rhinoceros poaching soared to a record high level in South Africa last year. The country's government said 668 rhinos were killed within its borders in 2012, up from 448 in 2011, according to the World Wildlife Fund, an international conservation group. 1/14/2013 5:36:50 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-at-record-high-in-south-africa Rhino poaching statistics released today by the South African government reveal that a record 668 rhinos were killed across the country in 2012, an increase of nearly 50 per cent from the 448 rhinos lost to poachers in 2011. An additional five rhinos have /latest-news/rhino-poaching-toll-reaches-new-high Rhino poaching statistics released today by the South African government reveal that a record 668 rhinos were killed across the country in 2012, an increase of nearly 50 per cent from the 448 rhinos lost to poachers in 2011. An additional five rhinos have 1/14/2013 5:35:53 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-toll-reaches-new-high For more than 15 years he was one of Marwell Wildlife’s top attractions. But staff were forced to put down the 29-year-old male white rhino Hannu yesterday after a battle with severe arthritis. /latest-news/hannu-marwell-wildlife-s-white-rhino-dies For more than 15 years he was one of Marwell Wildlife’s top attractions. But staff were forced to put down the 29-year-old male white rhino Hannu yesterday after a battle with severe arthritis. 1/14/2013 5:33:42 PM /latest-news/hannu-marwell-wildlife-s-white-rhino-dies Figures from the South African government indicate that poaching for rhinoceros has increased substantially in the last year. A record 668 rhinos were killed for their horns in 2012, up almost 50% on the number for 2011. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-in-south-africa-reaches-record-levels Figures from the South African government indicate that poaching for rhinoceros has increased substantially in the last year. A record 668 rhinos were killed for their horns in 2012, up almost 50% on the number for 2011. 1/14/2013 5:33:04 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-in-south-africa-reaches-record-levels Johannesburg - Poachers slaughtered a record 668 rhino in 2012 as demand for their horns continued to surge on the black market in Asia, the government said on Thursday. /latest-news/668-rhino-poached-in-2012 Johannesburg - Poachers slaughtered a record 668 rhino in 2012 as demand for their horns continued to surge on the black market in Asia, the government said on Thursday. 1/14/2013 5:32:19 PM /latest-news/668-rhino-poached-in-2012 JALPAIGURI: A fully-grown male rhino was killed in infighting with another male over possession of a female rhino near Jaldapara on Wednesday night. Foresters found the body of the rhino on the Holong River banks in the west range of Jaldapara sanctuary ne /latest-news/rhino-dies-in-fight-for-mate JALPAIGURI: A fully-grown male rhino was killed in infighting with another male over possession of a female rhino near Jaldapara on Wednesday night. Foresters found the body of the rhino on the Holong River banks in the west range of Jaldapara sanctuary ne 1/14/2013 5:30:41 PM /latest-news/rhino-dies-in-fight-for-mate GUWAHATI: Poachers killed another rhino in Kaziranga National Park and chopped off its horn early on Sunday. With this, the total number of rhino deaths due to poaching has mounted to 18 so far this year. /latest-news/poachers-kill-another-rhino-in-kaziranga GUWAHATI: Poachers killed another rhino in Kaziranga National Park and chopped off its horn early on Sunday. With this, the total number of rhino deaths due to poaching has mounted to 18 so far this year. 12/18/2012 8:59:32 PM /latest-news/poachers-kill-another-rhino-in-kaziranga Rhino calves separated from parents during annual floods in the Kaziranga National Park and young rhinos left orphaned by poachers are finding a new home at the Manas National Park, the other world heritage sanctuary in Assam. /latest-news/rhino-calves-left-deserted-by-flood-poachers-find-new-home Rhino calves separated from parents during annual floods in the Kaziranga National Park and young rhinos left orphaned by poachers are finding a new home at the Manas National Park, the other world heritage sanctuary in Assam. 12/18/2012 8:58:56 PM /latest-news/rhino-calves-left-deserted-by-flood-poachers-find-new-home Democracy could be proving fatal for the one-horned rhinos of Assam, says an analysis on poaching. The intelligence wing of an armed force engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast had consulted experts to analyse poaching for more insig /latest-news/polls-fuel-rhino-killings-in-assam-hint-analysis Democracy could be proving fatal for the one-horned rhinos of Assam, says an analysis on poaching. The intelligence wing of an armed force engaged in counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast had consulted experts to analyse poaching for more insig 12/18/2012 8:57:49 PM /latest-news/polls-fuel-rhino-killings-in-assam-hint-analysis eThekwini Community Foundation joins Project Rhino, KZN and secures another resin rhino to be decorated by the community. eThekwini Community Foundation is adding its voice to the global battle cry to preserve South Africa’s natural heritage and has fo /latest-news/a-new-cousin-for-yenza-in-project-rhino eThekwini Community Foundation joins Project Rhino, KZN and secures another resin rhino to be decorated by the community. eThekwini Community Foundation is adding its voice to the global battle cry to preserve South Africa’s natural heritage and has fo 12/17/2012 5:22:06 PM /latest-news/a-new-cousin-for-yenza-in-project-rhino Johannesburg - A Vietnamese man has been fined R300 000 for the illegal possession of five rhino horns worth an estimated R6.8 million in Asia, it was reported on Wednesday. /latest-news/r300k-fine-for-rhino-horn-stash Johannesburg - A Vietnamese man has been fined R300 000 for the illegal possession of five rhino horns worth an estimated R6.8 million in Asia, it was reported on Wednesday. 12/17/2012 5:21:29 PM /latest-news/r300k-fine-for-rhino-horn-stash Cape Town – The South African National Parks (SANParks) announced it has acquired the services of an army general who is highly rated to oversee the overall anti-poaching operations in the park. /latest-news/r1m-reward-to-fight-rhino-poachers Cape Town – The South African National Parks (SANParks) announced it has acquired the services of an army general who is highly rated to oversee the overall anti-poaching operations in the park. 12/17/2012 5:21:03 PM /latest-news/r1m-reward-to-fight-rhino-poachers Safari Talk is an active and interesting online gathering place for a globe-spanning community focused on watching, studying and protecting African wildlife. The Web forum and blog was created in 2006 by Matthew Wilkinson, a Briton living in Portugal who i /latest-news/rhino-horn-as-club-drug-and-other-tales-from-safari-talk Safari Talk is an active and interesting online gathering place for a globe-spanning community focused on watching, studying and protecting African wildlife. The Web forum and blog was created in 2006 by Matthew Wilkinson, a Briton living in Portugal who i 12/17/2012 5:20:16 PM /latest-news/rhino-horn-as-club-drug-and-other-tales-from-safari-talk The number of rhinos killed in South Africa in 2012 has reached a staggering 618, according to a December 10th update from the Department of Environmental Affairs. There have been 257 arrests for rhino crimes this year in South Africa. /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-south-africa-death-toll-at-least-618 The number of rhinos killed in South Africa in 2012 has reached a staggering 618, according to a December 10th update from the Department of Environmental Affairs. There have been 257 arrests for rhino crimes this year in South Africa. 12/17/2012 5:19:10 PM /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-south-africa-death-toll-at-least-618 Wildlife protection activists are alarmed after 46 single-horned Indian rhinoceroses died prematurely this year in India's northeastern state of Assam. /latest-news/spike-in-rhinoceros-deaths-worries-india Wildlife protection activists are alarmed after 46 single-horned Indian rhinoceroses died prematurely this year in India's northeastern state of Assam. 12/17/2012 5:18:25 PM /latest-news/spike-in-rhinoceros-deaths-worries-india UNITED NATIONS — Elephant and Rhino poaching surged to record levels in 2011 and an increase in illegal tiger hunting makes the species’ extinction a real near-term threat with only about 3,200 of the big cats left in the wild, according to a report commis /latest-news/report-2011-record-year-for-elephant-rhino-poaching UNITED NATIONS — Elephant and Rhino poaching surged to record levels in 2011 and an increase in illegal tiger hunting makes the species’ extinction a real near-term threat with only about 3,200 of the big cats left in the wild, according to a report commis 12/17/2012 5:17:24 PM /latest-news/report-2011-record-year-for-elephant-rhino-poaching THOUSANDS of children across Hampshire are joining the charge that will see Southampton transformed into a rhino haven next summer. /latest-news/schools-back-marwell-wildlife-go-rhinos-event THOUSANDS of children across Hampshire are joining the charge that will see Southampton transformed into a rhino haven next summer. 12/17/2012 5:16:08 PM /latest-news/schools-back-marwell-wildlife-go-rhinos-event Working in conjunction with The Game Ranger's Association of Africa (GRAA), Currin't Events managed The Rhino Conservation Awards which were established to recognise those people who dedicate themselves in the fight against rhino poaching in South Africa. /latest-news/currin-t-events-joins-the-fight-against-rhino-poaching Working in conjunction with The Game Ranger's Association of Africa (GRAA), Currin't Events managed The Rhino Conservation Awards which were established to recognise those people who dedicate themselves in the fight against rhino poaching in South Africa. 12/17/2012 5:15:17 PM /latest-news/currin-t-events-joins-the-fight-against-rhino-poaching HANOI - Vietnamese conservationists said rhino horn is being used more as a status symbol than for medical purposes, as the country's middle class continues to grow. /latest-news/rhino-horn-usage-a-sign-of-wealth HANOI - Vietnamese conservationists said rhino horn is being used more as a status symbol than for medical purposes, as the country's middle class continues to grow. 12/17/2012 5:14:25 PM /latest-news/rhino-horn-usage-a-sign-of-wealth A RHINOCEROS horn libation cup bought for £15 at a Surrey charity shop has fetched £18,700 at auction. /latest-news/carved-rhino-horn-cup-beats-auction-valuation A RHINOCEROS horn libation cup bought for £15 at a Surrey charity shop has fetched £18,700 at auction. 12/17/2012 5:13:42 PM /latest-news/carved-rhino-horn-cup-beats-auction-valuation Portland, Oregon, USA, Dec 13, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Rhinoceros Horn has launched a campaign on crowdfunding site, IndieGoGo.com, to raise funds for an ethical alternative to rhino horn. The company hopes to raise $300,000 USD in order to manu /latest-news/saving-rhinos-crowdfunding-campaign-on-indiegogo-com-to-fund-ethical-alternative-to-rhino-horn-launched-by-rhinoceros-horn-llc Portland, Oregon, USA, Dec 13, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Rhinoceros Horn has launched a campaign on crowdfunding site, IndieGoGo.com, to raise funds for an ethical alternative to rhino horn. The company hopes to raise $300,000 USD in order to manu 12/17/2012 5:12:52 PM /latest-news/saving-rhinos-crowdfunding-campaign-on-indiegogo-com-to-fund-ethical-alternative-to-rhino-horn-launched-by-rhinoceros-horn-llc South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering a cash reward of R100 000 to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of poachers and a further R1-million for a successful conviction of a poaching syndicate mastermind. /latest-news/south-africa-rewards-for-info-on-rhino-poachers South African National Parks (SANParks) is offering a cash reward of R100 000 to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of poachers and a further R1-million for a successful conviction of a poaching syndicate mastermind. 12/17/2012 5:12:06 PM /latest-news/south-africa-rewards-for-info-on-rhino-poachers White middle class South Africans are quick to show solidarity with rhinos, but where is their outrage when it comes to underpaid black workers, inequality and poverty? /latest-news/south-africa-renouncing-the-rhino White middle class South Africans are quick to show solidarity with rhinos, but where is their outrage when it comes to underpaid black workers, inequality and poverty? 12/17/2012 5:11:30 PM /latest-news/south-africa-renouncing-the-rhino Pretoria - Rhino are not the only ones in danger of harm from poachers - rangers in the Kruger National Park are now receiving death threats. /latest-news/poachers-leave-death-threats-for-rangers Pretoria - Rhino are not the only ones in danger of harm from poachers - rangers in the Kruger National Park are now receiving death threats. 12/17/2012 5:10:28 PM /latest-news/poachers-leave-death-threats-for-rangers WATER and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa’s signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday with her Vietnamese counterpart. /latest-news/agreement-with-vietnam-marks-turning-point-for-rhino-conservation WATER and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa’s signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday with her Vietnamese counterpart. 12/17/2012 5:09:45 PM /latest-news/agreement-with-vietnam-marks-turning-point-for-rhino-conservation Game reserves in both the North West and Mpumalanga have recently been hit by the ongoing scourge of rhino poaching. South Africa has lost a total of 588 rhinos to poachers since the beginning of 2012, the Kruger National Park remains the hardest hit, havi /latest-news/south-africa-deputy-minister-in-the-presidency-mr-obed-bapela-investigates-the-root-cause-to-rhino-poaching Game reserves in both the North West and Mpumalanga have recently been hit by the ongoing scourge of rhino poaching. South Africa has lost a total of 588 rhinos to poachers since the beginning of 2012, the Kruger National Park remains the hardest hit, havi 12/17/2012 5:07:34 PM /latest-news/south-africa-deputy-minister-in-the-presidency-mr-obed-bapela-investigates-the-root-cause-to-rhino-poaching The kids behind the nonprofit One More Generation hope to send South African President Jacob Zuma 1,000 letters from around the world. /latest-news/omg-letter-writing-campaign-seeks-to-save-rhinos-from-extinction The kids behind the nonprofit One More Generation hope to send South African President Jacob Zuma 1,000 letters from around the world. 12/17/2012 5:06:44 PM /latest-news/omg-letter-writing-campaign-seeks-to-save-rhinos-from-extinction With illegal rhino poaching reaching record levels in 2012, South Africa and Vietnam signed an agreement to help curb the killings of rhino’s for their horns, which are used in traditional Asian medicine. /latest-news/rhinos-hanging-by-a-thread-vietnam-and-south-africa-sign-poaching-agreement With illegal rhino poaching reaching record levels in 2012, South Africa and Vietnam signed an agreement to help curb the killings of rhino’s for their horns, which are used in traditional Asian medicine. 12/17/2012 5:05:55 PM /latest-news/rhinos-hanging-by-a-thread-vietnam-and-south-africa-sign-poaching-agreement South Africa says its diplomats have signed an agreement with Vietnam to try and halt the trade of horns taken from poached rhinoceros. /latest-news/s-africa-vietnam-sign-rhino-protection-agreement South Africa says its diplomats have signed an agreement with Vietnam to try and halt the trade of horns taken from poached rhinoceros. 12/17/2012 5:05:24 PM /latest-news/s-africa-vietnam-sign-rhino-protection-agreement South Africa has signed a deal with Vietnam to help curb the rising number of illegally slaughtered rhinos, officials announced on Monday. The price of rhino horn - used in traditional medicine in Asian countries - has soared. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-south-africa-and-vietnam-sign-deal South Africa has signed a deal with Vietnam to help curb the rising number of illegally slaughtered rhinos, officials announced on Monday. The price of rhino horn - used in traditional medicine in Asian countries - has soared. 12/17/2012 5:04:37 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-south-africa-and-vietnam-sign-deal Dec. 10 - South Africa is taking to the skies in its fight against rhino poaching, with a hi-tech aircraft specially designed for the job. Rhino populations have been hit hard by illegal hunters in recent years and it's hoped the plane will help stabilise /latest-news/rhino-poaching-fight-takes-to-the-skies Dec. 10 - South Africa is taking to the skies in its fight against rhino poaching, with a hi-tech aircraft specially designed for the job. Rhino populations have been hit hard by illegal hunters in recent years and it's hoped the plane will help stabilise 12/17/2012 5:03:33 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-fight-takes-to-the-skies JORHAT (ASSAM): A rhino was killed today and its horn removed by suspected poachers in Kaziranga National Park, forest officials said. /latest-news/rhino-killed-in-kaziranga-horn-removed JORHAT (ASSAM): A rhino was killed today and its horn removed by suspected poachers in Kaziranga National Park, forest officials said. 12/17/2012 5:03:04 PM /latest-news/rhino-killed-in-kaziranga-horn-removed Nicky is just like any other baby rhino. He likes to play and is curious about the world around him. Only the world doesn’t look the same to this little black rhino because he was born blind. With his lack of vision, Nicky is particularly vulnerable an /latest-news/caring-for-nicky-the-blind-baby-rhino Nicky is just like any other baby rhino. He likes to play and is curious about the world around him. Only the world doesn’t look the same to this little black rhino because he was born blind. With his lack of vision, Nicky is particularly vulnerable an 12/17/2012 4:59:56 PM /latest-news/caring-for-nicky-the-blind-baby-rhino JOHANNESBURG - An alleged rhino poacher who was initially charged alongside convicted poacher Chumlong Lemthongthai, is set to hand himself over to the Hawks on Wednesday. /latest-news/rhino-poacher-to-hand-himself-over JOHANNESBURG - An alleged rhino poacher who was initially charged alongside convicted poacher Chumlong Lemthongthai, is set to hand himself over to the Hawks on Wednesday. 12/10/2012 4:28:54 PM /latest-news/rhino-poacher-to-hand-himself-over JOHANNESBURG - Five men believed to be linked to a poaching syndicate, which has left 19 rhino dead in the North West, have been granted bail in the Brits Magistrates Court. The five were granted R10,000 bail, but only one could afford to pay. /latest-news/suspected-poachers-appear-in-court JOHANNESBURG - Five men believed to be linked to a poaching syndicate, which has left 19 rhino dead in the North West, have been granted bail in the Brits Magistrates Court. The five were granted R10,000 bail, but only one could afford to pay. 12/10/2012 4:28:01 PM /latest-news/suspected-poachers-appear-in-court Jozini - Prominent KwaZulu-Natal game rancher and rhino-breeder Karel Landman is thinking of selling all his rhino because of the national poaching crisis, rising security costs and the belief that rhino-farming is no longer financially attractive. /latest-news/breeders-sell-their-rhino-herds Jozini - Prominent KwaZulu-Natal game rancher and rhino-breeder Karel Landman is thinking of selling all his rhino because of the national poaching crisis, rising security costs and the belief that rhino-farming is no longer financially attractive. 12/10/2012 4:21:26 PM /latest-news/breeders-sell-their-rhino-herds A 29-year-old man from east London has been jailed for 18 months over the attempted theft of a rhino horn from Norwich Castle Museum. /latest-news/norwich-castle-rhino-horn-theft-bid-man-jailed A 29-year-old man from east London has been jailed for 18 months over the attempted theft of a rhino horn from Norwich Castle Museum. 12/10/2012 4:20:39 PM /latest-news/norwich-castle-rhino-horn-theft-bid-man-jailed Forest guards in Kaziranga National Park on Monday fired in the air suspecting the presence of poachers inside the habitat of the Great Indian Rhinoceros. /latest-news/forest-guards-open-fire-at-poachers-in-kaziranga Forest guards in Kaziranga National Park on Monday fired in the air suspecting the presence of poachers inside the habitat of the Great Indian Rhinoceros. 12/10/2012 4:19:41 PM /latest-news/forest-guards-open-fire-at-poachers-in-kaziranga The Paramount Group today donated a Seabird Aviation Seeker light observation aircraft to South African National Parks (Sanparks) to help it fight rhino poaching. /latest-news/paramount-donates-aircraft-to-combat-rhino-poaching The Paramount Group today donated a Seabird Aviation Seeker light observation aircraft to South African National Parks (Sanparks) to help it fight rhino poaching. 12/10/2012 4:18:46 PM /latest-news/paramount-donates-aircraft-to-combat-rhino-poaching Faced with a dizzying spike in the rate of rhino killings, South Africa announced on Tuesday it was deploying a reconnaissance aircraft to combat poaching. /latest-news/new-measures-to-combat-rhino-poaching Faced with a dizzying spike in the rate of rhino killings, South Africa announced on Tuesday it was deploying a reconnaissance aircraft to combat poaching. 12/10/2012 4:18:14 PM /latest-news/new-measures-to-combat-rhino-poaching The battle against rhino poaching has received reinforcement in the form of a state-of-the-art surveillance aircraft donated to SA National Parks /latest-news/anti-poaching-aircraft-joins-fight-for-rhino The battle against rhino poaching has received reinforcement in the form of a state-of-the-art surveillance aircraft donated to SA National Parks 12/10/2012 4:17:16 PM /latest-news/anti-poaching-aircraft-joins-fight-for-rhino A man has been jailed after a bid to steal a rhino head worth up to £500,000 was foiled by museum staff and visitors. /latest-news/man-jailed-for-stealing-500k-rhino-head-from-museum A man has been jailed after a bid to steal a rhino head worth up to £500,000 was foiled by museum staff and visitors. 12/10/2012 4:16:21 PM /latest-news/man-jailed-for-stealing-500k-rhino-head-from-museum Suspected militants of the Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) on Tuesday shot dead a rhino and engaged in an encounter with forest guards in Kaziranga National Park. /latest-news/suspected-karbi-militants-kill-rhino-in-kaziranga Suspected militants of the Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tigers (KPLT) on Tuesday shot dead a rhino and engaged in an encounter with forest guards in Kaziranga National Park. 12/10/2012 4:15:50 PM /latest-news/suspected-karbi-militants-kill-rhino-in-kaziranga South African rhinos roaming Kruger National Park will soon have high-tech protection against poachers, who covet the animal's horns. /latest-news/south-africa-deploys-high-tech-airplane-to-stop-rhino-poachers South African rhinos roaming Kruger National Park will soon have high-tech protection against poachers, who covet the animal's horns. 12/10/2012 4:15:09 PM /latest-news/south-africa-deploys-high-tech-airplane-to-stop-rhino-poachers Saving Rhinos: ethical alternative to rhino horn introduced by Rhinoceros Horn LLC on Wildlife Conservation Day. /latest-news/saving-rhinos-ethical-alternative-to-rhino-horn-introduced-by-rhinoceros-horn-llc-on-wildlife-conservation-day Saving Rhinos: ethical alternative to rhino horn introduced by Rhinoceros Horn LLC on Wildlife Conservation Day. 12/10/2012 4:14:08 PM /latest-news/saving-rhinos-ethical-alternative-to-rhino-horn-introduced-by-rhinoceros-horn-llc-on-wildlife-conservation-day JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- South Africa says it is preparing to use aerial reconnaissance to combat a massive rise in rhino poaching in its Kruger National Park. /latest-news/aircraft-to-combat-african-rhino-poaching JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- South Africa says it is preparing to use aerial reconnaissance to combat a massive rise in rhino poaching in its Kruger National Park. 12/10/2012 4:13:14 PM /latest-news/aircraft-to-combat-african-rhino-poaching This year’s Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Electric Safari is showcasing a heavy-hitter, a 2,658-pound eastern black rhinoceros named Jumbe. /latest-news/rhinoceros-joins-zoo-for-electric-safari This year’s Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Electric Safari is showcasing a heavy-hitter, a 2,658-pound eastern black rhinoceros named Jumbe. 12/10/2012 4:12:20 PM /latest-news/rhinoceros-joins-zoo-for-electric-safari JAKARTA, Indonesia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A unique public-private partnership to conserve the highly endangered Javan rhino will continue for the second year following a signing ceremony in Jakarta. Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) has made the agreement with Ujun /latest-news/javan-rhino-conservation-partnership-continues-2nd-year JAKARTA, Indonesia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A unique public-private partnership to conserve the highly endangered Javan rhino will continue for the second year following a signing ceremony in Jakarta. Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) has made the agreement with Ujun 12/10/2012 4:09:18 PM /latest-news/javan-rhino-conservation-partnership-continues-2nd-year Some private game farmers in South Africa are hiring armed protection for their rhinos. New security companies are being started to fight an increase in rhinoceros poaching /latest-news/to-protect-rhinos-anti-poaching-business-grows-in-south-africa Some private game farmers in South Africa are hiring armed protection for their rhinos. New security companies are being started to fight an increase in rhinoceros poaching 12/10/2012 4:08:22 PM /latest-news/to-protect-rhinos-anti-poaching-business-grows-in-south-africa The pro-trade lobby has tried to justify rhino horn trade in economic terms. These justifications are based on flawed and dangerous assumptions and often proposed by those with a vested financial interest in trade. /latest-news/legalising-rhino-horn-trade-is-misguided-ilive The pro-trade lobby has tried to justify rhino horn trade in economic terms. These justifications are based on flawed and dangerous assumptions and often proposed by those with a vested financial interest in trade. 12/10/2012 4:07:17 PM /latest-news/legalising-rhino-horn-trade-is-misguided-ilive Johannesburg - Two men have been arrested for trying to get a Kruger National Park ranger to kill and de-horn a rhino, Limpopo police said on Monday. /latest-news/two-rhino-poachers-arrested-in-limpopo Johannesburg - Two men have been arrested for trying to get a Kruger National Park ranger to kill and de-horn a rhino, Limpopo police said on Monday. 12/10/2012 4:06:29 PM /latest-news/two-rhino-poachers-arrested-in-limpopo Patrick Kiely, 29, of Eleanor Street, Bow, east London, admitted attempted theft at Norwich Crown Court this morning. /latest-news/man-who-tried-to-steal-500-000-rhino-head-from-museum-jailed Patrick Kiely, 29, of Eleanor Street, Bow, east London, admitted attempted theft at Norwich Crown Court this morning. 12/10/2012 4:05:58 PM /latest-news/man-who-tried-to-steal-500-000-rhino-head-from-museum-jailed Colorado Springs, Colo.- The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomed its newest member to the Rhino family. /latest-news/meet-jumbe-the-rhino-at-the-cheyenne-mountain-zoo Colorado Springs, Colo.- The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomed its newest member to the Rhino family. 12/10/2012 4:05:13 PM /latest-news/meet-jumbe-the-rhino-at-the-cheyenne-mountain-zoo LONDON (Reuters) - A Londoner was sentenced to 18 months in jail on Monday after his attempt to steal a rhino head worth up to 500,000 pounds ($800,000) from a museum was thwarted by staff and visitors. /latest-news/man-jailed-after-trying-to-steal-rhino-head-from-museum LONDON (Reuters) - A Londoner was sentenced to 18 months in jail on Monday after his attempt to steal a rhino head worth up to 500,000 pounds ($800,000) from a museum was thwarted by staff and visitors. 12/10/2012 4:04:28 PM /latest-news/man-jailed-after-trying-to-steal-rhino-head-from-museum HONG KONG—Authorities in the Philippines recently seized a consignment of rhino horn, which they believe was being shipped through Manila to China. /latest-news/manila-rhino-horn-bust-shows-smugglers-resilience HONG KONG—Authorities in the Philippines recently seized a consignment of rhino horn, which they believe was being shipped through Manila to China. 12/10/2012 4:03:51 PM /latest-news/manila-rhino-horn-bust-shows-smugglers-resilience Jorhat, Dec 3: Forest guards in Kaziranga National Park on Monday fired in the air suspecting the presence of poachers inside the habitat of the Great Indian Rhinoceros. /latest-news/guards-fire-in-air-against-poachers-in-assam Jorhat, Dec 3: Forest guards in Kaziranga National Park on Monday fired in the air suspecting the presence of poachers inside the habitat of the Great Indian Rhinoceros. 12/10/2012 4:02:04 PM /latest-news/guards-fire-in-air-against-poachers-in-assam COLORADO SPRINGS - They newest animal to join the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is also one of the heaviest. Jumbe (pronounced Joom-Bay) is a 9-year-old Eastern Black Rhinoceros who weighs in at a whopping 2,658 lbs. /latest-news/cheyenne-mountain-zoo-welcomes-new-rhinoceros COLORADO SPRINGS - They newest animal to join the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is also one of the heaviest. Jumbe (pronounced Joom-Bay) is a 9-year-old Eastern Black Rhinoceros who weighs in at a whopping 2,658 lbs. 12/10/2012 4:01:14 PM /latest-news/cheyenne-mountain-zoo-welcomes-new-rhinoceros Ms Edna Molewa, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, will next week sign a Memorandum of Understanding with her counterpart, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Dr Cao Duc Phat. The MoU betwee /latest-news/south-africa-nation-and-vietnam-to-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-field-of-biodiversity-conservation-and-protection-next-week Ms Edna Molewa, the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, will next week sign a Memorandum of Understanding with her counterpart, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Dr Cao Duc Phat. The MoU betwee 12/10/2012 4:00:09 PM /latest-news/south-africa-nation-and-vietnam-to-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-on-cooperation-in-the-field-of-biodiversity-conservation-and-protection-next-week "We see protecting wildlife as a stewardship responsibility for us and this generation and future generations to come. But it is also a national security issue, a public health issue, and an economic security issue that is critical to each and every countr /latest-news/south-africa-u-s-mission-to-south-africa-efforts-to-combat-wildlife-trafficking-and-promote-conservation "We see protecting wildlife as a stewardship responsibility for us and this generation and future generations to come. But it is also a national security issue, a public health issue, and an economic security issue that is critical to each and every countr 12/10/2012 3:59:06 PM /latest-news/south-africa-u-s-mission-to-south-africa-efforts-to-combat-wildlife-trafficking-and-promote-conservation Minister of Justice, Jeff Radebe, has in reply to a parliamentary question stated that the NPA has instructed the relevant Investigation Officer to obtain warrants of arrests for Thai national, Chumlong Lemthongthai, and South African national, Marnus Stey /latest-news/south-africa-rhinos-da-welcomes-commitment-to-further-action-against-lemgthongthai-and-co-accused Minister of Justice, Jeff Radebe, has in reply to a parliamentary question stated that the NPA has instructed the relevant Investigation Officer to obtain warrants of arrests for Thai national, Chumlong Lemthongthai, and South African national, Marnus Stey 12/10/2012 3:58:14 PM /latest-news/south-africa-rhinos-da-welcomes-commitment-to-further-action-against-lemgthongthai-and-co-accused MAPUTO, Mozambique ‒ Environmental law enforcement authorities in Mozambique have taken the first step towards improving environmental protection in the country, by holding an INTERPOL National Environmental Security Seminar (NESS). /latest-news/mozambique-seeks-to-enhance-environmental-security-with-interpol-seminar MAPUTO, Mozambique ‒ Environmental law enforcement authorities in Mozambique have taken the first step towards improving environmental protection in the country, by holding an INTERPOL National Environmental Security Seminar (NESS). 12/3/2012 8:20:03 PM /latest-news/mozambique-seeks-to-enhance-environmental-security-with-interpol-seminar SOUTH Africa has lost 588 rhinos to poaching in 2012 so far, the Department of Environmental Affairs said on Tuesday. "The latest rhino poaching statistics indicate that 588 rhino have been lost to poaching since the beginning of this year, with the tot /latest-news/sa-s-rhino-poaching-toll-reaches-588 SOUTH Africa has lost 588 rhinos to poaching in 2012 so far, the Department of Environmental Affairs said on Tuesday. "The latest rhino poaching statistics indicate that 588 rhino have been lost to poaching since the beginning of this year, with the tot 12/3/2012 8:18:59 PM /latest-news/sa-s-rhino-poaching-toll-reaches-588 The skull of a young rhino that was 'cooked to death' 9.2million years ago has been found preserved in volcanic rock in Turkey. /latest-news/cooked-to-death-young-rhino-ripped-apart-by-magma-in-pompeii-style-eruption-9-2m-years-ago The skull of a young rhino that was 'cooked to death' 9.2million years ago has been found preserved in volcanic rock in Turkey. 12/3/2012 8:17:38 PM /latest-news/cooked-to-death-young-rhino-ripped-apart-by-magma-in-pompeii-style-eruption-9-2m-years-ago MASKANDI singer Buselaphi Gxowa has joined the fight against rhino killings by releasing a song that condemns the ongoing brutality. /latest-news/gxowa-joins-chorus-against-rhino-killings MASKANDI singer Buselaphi Gxowa has joined the fight against rhino killings by releasing a song that condemns the ongoing brutality. 12/3/2012 8:16:41 PM /latest-news/gxowa-joins-chorus-against-rhino-killings ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The baby rhino at the Rio Grande zoo will be called Chopper. /latest-news/abq-zoo-names-baby-rhino-chopper ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - The baby rhino at the Rio Grande zoo will be called Chopper. 12/3/2012 8:11:41 PM /latest-news/abq-zoo-names-baby-rhino-chopper Zoo names baby rhino Chopper /latest-news/zoo-names-baby-rhino-chopper Zoo names baby rhino Chopper 12/3/2012 8:11:10 PM /latest-news/zoo-names-baby-rhino-chopper According to recent reports, an international team of scientists digging in Central Turkey uncovered the fossil of an adolescent rhino skull, and whereas that is not a particularly unusual event, this fossil shows signs that the poor animal died in a way s /latest-news/rhino-fossil-flash-cooked-9-million-years-ago-in-turkey According to recent reports, an international team of scientists digging in Central Turkey uncovered the fossil of an adolescent rhino skull, and whereas that is not a particularly unusual event, this fossil shows signs that the poor animal died in a way s 12/3/2012 8:09:54 PM /latest-news/rhino-fossil-flash-cooked-9-million-years-ago-in-turkey LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The United States is signaling its ongoing commitment to the eradication of wildlife-related crime through tougher prison sentences. Officials will also use such tactics as the seizure of financial assets, in order to pr /latest-news/u-s-cracking-down-on-rhino-horn-smuggling LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - The United States is signaling its ongoing commitment to the eradication of wildlife-related crime through tougher prison sentences. Officials will also use such tactics as the seizure of financial assets, in order to pr 12/3/2012 8:08:58 PM /latest-news/u-s-cracking-down-on-rhino-horn-smuggling Johannesburg - The latest Environmental Affairs figures have confirmed a total of 588 rhinos have been lost to poaching since the beginning of 2012. Tourism Update reports The Kruger National Park has lost 362 rhinos to poaching. The North West, KwaZulu /latest-news/588-rhino-lost-in-2012 Johannesburg - The latest Environmental Affairs figures have confirmed a total of 588 rhinos have been lost to poaching since the beginning of 2012. Tourism Update reports The Kruger National Park has lost 362 rhinos to poaching. The North West, KwaZulu 12/3/2012 8:07:30 PM /latest-news/588-rhino-lost-in-2012 In early November, a South African court sentenced a Thai man to 40 years in prison after he pled guilty to organizing illegal rhino poaching activities. The high-profile case of Chumlong Lemtongthai will likely have implications for other rhino poachers i /latest-news/trying-to-halt-the-illegal-trade-in-rhino-horn In early November, a South African court sentenced a Thai man to 40 years in prison after he pled guilty to organizing illegal rhino poaching activities. The high-profile case of Chumlong Lemtongthai will likely have implications for other rhino poachers i 12/3/2012 8:06:49 PM /latest-news/trying-to-halt-the-illegal-trade-in-rhino-horn Nearly 600 rhinos have been killed this year in South Africa as poachers continue their plunder of the prized Rhino horn. (Nov. 27) /latest-news/rhino-poaching-south-africa-s-deadly-dilemma Nearly 600 rhinos have been killed this year in South Africa as poachers continue their plunder of the prized Rhino horn. (Nov. 27) 12/3/2012 8:05:46 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-south-africa-s-deadly-dilemma JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (BNO NEWS) -- Poachers in South Africa have slaughtered at least 100 rhinos in less than a month, representing a dramatic increase and pushing the number of rhinos killed for their horns so far this year from 488 last month to 58 /latest-news/number-of-rhinos-poached-in-s-africa-this-year-jumps-to-588 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA (BNO NEWS) -- Poachers in South Africa have slaughtered at least 100 rhinos in less than a month, representing a dramatic increase and pushing the number of rhinos killed for their horns so far this year from 488 last month to 58 12/3/2012 8:04:18 PM /latest-news/number-of-rhinos-poached-in-s-africa-this-year-jumps-to-588 Poachers murdering rhinos for their skin and horns have caused numbers to plummet in the wild forcing the animals onto the endangered species list. /latest-news/baby-white-rhinos-born-at-safari-park-in-liverpool Poachers murdering rhinos for their skin and horns have caused numbers to plummet in the wild forcing the animals onto the endangered species list. 12/3/2012 8:03:26 PM /latest-news/baby-white-rhinos-born-at-safari-park-in-liverpool The killing of rhinoceroses for their horns has soared to record highs in South Africa, with environmentalists now warning that the population of the species risks falling into decline. /latest-news/poachers-trade-in-rhino-horn-is-pushing-species-into-decline The killing of rhinoceroses for their horns has soared to record highs in South Africa, with environmentalists now warning that the population of the species risks falling into decline. 12/3/2012 8:02:48 PM /latest-news/poachers-trade-in-rhino-horn-is-pushing-species-into-decline Dr. Larry Hansen, chairman and CEO of the Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad, has announced the founding of the 'Rhino Conservation Award'. This project is in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Affairs of South Africa and The Game Range /latest-news/hasselblad-and-cnei-sponsor-rhino-conservation-award Dr. Larry Hansen, chairman and CEO of the Swedish camera manufacturer Hasselblad, has announced the founding of the 'Rhino Conservation Award'. This project is in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Affairs of South Africa and The Game Range 12/3/2012 8:02:20 PM /latest-news/hasselblad-and-cnei-sponsor-rhino-conservation-award A pair of white rhinos have been born within days of each other to two different mothers at a safari park on Merseyside. /latest-news/white-rhinos-born-at-knowsley-safari-park A pair of white rhinos have been born within days of each other to two different mothers at a safari park on Merseyside. 12/3/2012 7:58:51 PM /latest-news/white-rhinos-born-at-knowsley-safari-park VAALKOP DAM NATURE RESERVE, South Africa — By the time ranchers found the rhinoceros calf wandering alone in this idyllic setting of scrub brush and acacia, the nature reserve had become yet another blood-soaked crime scene in South Africa’s losing battle /latest-news/rhino-killings-for-horns-rapidly-rise-in-s-africa VAALKOP DAM NATURE RESERVE, South Africa — By the time ranchers found the rhinoceros calf wandering alone in this idyllic setting of scrub brush and acacia, the nature reserve had become yet another blood-soaked crime scene in South Africa’s losing battle 12/3/2012 7:58:09 PM /latest-news/rhino-killings-for-horns-rapidly-rise-in-s-africa Just a few years ago, rhino poaching appeared to be more or less under control. Shootings were relatively rare, and about 75 percent of the world's rhinos lived in South Africa, a country that has taken extensive efforts to protect them. /latest-news/despite-protection-efforts-rhino-poaching-soars Just a few years ago, rhino poaching appeared to be more or less under control. Shootings were relatively rare, and about 75 percent of the world's rhinos lived in South Africa, a country that has taken extensive efforts to protect them. 12/3/2012 7:57:32 PM /latest-news/despite-protection-efforts-rhino-poaching-soars VAALKOP DAM NATURE RESERVE, South Africa - By the time ranchers found the rhinoceros calf wandering alone in this idyllic setting of scrub brush and acacia, the nature reserve had become yet another blood-soaked crime scene in South Africa's losing battle /latest-news/future-of-rhinoceros-at-stake-in-south-africa-as-unchecked-poaching-for-horns-kills-hundreds VAALKOP DAM NATURE RESERVE, South Africa - By the time ranchers found the rhinoceros calf wandering alone in this idyllic setting of scrub brush and acacia, the nature reserve had become yet another blood-soaked crime scene in South Africa's losing battle 12/3/2012 7:50:47 PM /latest-news/future-of-rhinoceros-at-stake-in-south-africa-as-unchecked-poaching-for-horns-kills-hundreds RUSTENBURG - The Hawks on Thursday arrested another man believed to be part of a rhino poaching syndicate in the North West Province. A Mozambican national was cornered in an informal settlement near Rustenburg. /latest-news/man-nabbed-for-rhino-poaching RUSTENBURG - The Hawks on Thursday arrested another man believed to be part of a rhino poaching syndicate in the North West Province. A Mozambican national was cornered in an informal settlement near Rustenburg. 12/3/2012 7:49:44 PM /latest-news/man-nabbed-for-rhino-poaching JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - 16-year old Nadav Ossendryver became aware of an injured rhino in the Kruger National Park in South Africa via latestsightings.com the crowdsourced wildlife spotting website he developed. A member of the Latest Sightings commun /latest-news/crowdsourced-powered-website-developed-by-south-african-teenager-used-to-save-rhino JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - 16-year old Nadav Ossendryver became aware of an injured rhino in the Kruger National Park in South Africa via latestsightings.com the crowdsourced wildlife spotting website he developed. A member of the Latest Sightings commun 12/3/2012 7:49:06 PM /latest-news/crowdsourced-powered-website-developed-by-south-african-teenager-used-to-save-rhino A Mozambican man believed to be linked to a rhino poaching syndicate was arrested on Thursday in the Ramotsahala informal settlement, near Rustenburg, in North West, the Hawks said. /latest-news/man-linked-to-rhino-poaching-syndicate-arrested A Mozambican man believed to be linked to a rhino poaching syndicate was arrested on Thursday in the Ramotsahala informal settlement, near Rustenburg, in North West, the Hawks said. 12/3/2012 7:46:42 PM /latest-news/man-linked-to-rhino-poaching-syndicate-arrested Indonesia should extend its two-year moratorium on new concessions in some 64.8 million hectares of forests and peatlands until its next presidential election in 2014, said the country's top forest official. /latest-news/forestry-minister-indonesia-should-extend-forest-moratorium Indonesia should extend its two-year moratorium on new concessions in some 64.8 million hectares of forests and peatlands until its next presidential election in 2014, said the country's top forest official. 12/3/2012 7:45:48 PM /latest-news/forestry-minister-indonesia-should-extend-forest-moratorium Cape Town — The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to address rhino poaching with Vietnam next month when she visits that country. /latest-news/south-africa-country-vietnam-expected-to-sign-rhino-poaching-mou Cape Town — The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to address rhino poaching with Vietnam next month when she visits that country. 11/27/2012 4:21:50 AM /latest-news/south-africa-country-vietnam-expected-to-sign-rhino-poaching-mou TANZANIA expects the return of 27 rhinos to Serengeti National Park from South Africa next year. The rhinos were among the 32 which were sent to South Africa for breeding. /latest-news/tanzania-twenty-seven-rhinos-back-soon-from-south-africa-sanctuary TANZANIA expects the return of 27 rhinos to Serengeti National Park from South Africa next year. The rhinos were among the 32 which were sent to South Africa for breeding. 11/27/2012 4:20:55 AM /latest-news/tanzania-twenty-seven-rhinos-back-soon-from-south-africa-sanctuary Maputo — The Mozambican police have arrested a Vietnamese citizen caught in possession of six rhinoceros horns. /latest-news/mozambique-vietnamese-arrested-with-rhino-horns Maputo — The Mozambican police have arrested a Vietnamese citizen caught in possession of six rhinoceros horns. 11/27/2012 4:20:11 AM /latest-news/mozambique-vietnamese-arrested-with-rhino-horns On Friday 16 November 2012, the North Gauteng High Court granted a preservation of property order in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) regarding over R3 million in cash; a Range Rover and a Toyota Fortuner that belongs to Joseph Nyalung /latest-news/south-africa-npa-seizes-assets-of-rhino-poaching-ring-leader On Friday 16 November 2012, the North Gauteng High Court granted a preservation of property order in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) regarding over R3 million in cash; a Range Rover and a Toyota Fortuner that belongs to Joseph Nyalung 11/27/2012 4:19:11 AM /latest-news/south-africa-npa-seizes-assets-of-rhino-poaching-ring-leader When Longhorn, the pride of the Finfoot Game Reserve, realised she was going to die, she led her 18-month-old calf to the farm's lodge, where she knew he would be safe. /latest-news/dying-rhino-saves-her-calf When Longhorn, the pride of the Finfoot Game Reserve, realised she was going to die, she led her 18-month-old calf to the farm's lodge, where she knew he would be safe. 11/27/2012 4:17:36 AM /latest-news/dying-rhino-saves-her-calf Pretoria — Police on Friday arrested two more suspects in Rustenburg in connection with the poaching of eight rhinos at the Klipkopspruit farm last weekend. /latest-news/south-africa-more-arrests-in-klipkopspruit-farm-rhino-poaching-incident Pretoria — Police on Friday arrested two more suspects in Rustenburg in connection with the poaching of eight rhinos at the Klipkopspruit farm last weekend. 11/27/2012 4:16:37 AM /latest-news/south-africa-more-arrests-in-klipkopspruit-farm-rhino-poaching-incident A rhino was killed and its horn removed on Thursday in the Kaziranga National Park, taking the number of pachyderms killed by poachers this year to 20. /latest-news/poachers-kill-one-more-kaziranga-rhino A rhino was killed and its horn removed on Thursday in the Kaziranga National Park, taking the number of pachyderms killed by poachers this year to 20. 11/27/2012 4:15:30 AM /latest-news/poachers-kill-one-more-kaziranga-rhino JOHANNESBURG – North West police on Friday arrested two more men in connection with rhino poaching at the Finfoot Game Reserve. In a space of a week, eight rhino were killed on the reserve. /latest-news/two-suspected-rhino-poachers-arrested JOHANNESBURG – North West police on Friday arrested two more men in connection with rhino poaching at the Finfoot Game Reserve. In a space of a week, eight rhino were killed on the reserve. 11/27/2012 4:14:03 AM /latest-news/two-suspected-rhino-poachers-arrested THREE more men have been arrested in connection with a spate of rhino killings in the North West, the Hawks said on Friday. /latest-news/three-more-arrests-in-north-west-rhino-killings THREE more men have been arrested in connection with a spate of rhino killings in the North West, the Hawks said on Friday. 11/27/2012 4:13:02 AM /latest-news/three-more-arrests-in-north-west-rhino-killings A 9.2-million-year-old rhino skull preserved when the animal was cooked to death in volcanic ash has been found in Turkey. /latest-news/skull-of-rhino-cooked-in-volcanic-eruption-9-2-million-years-ago-found-in-turkey A 9.2-million-year-old rhino skull preserved when the animal was cooked to death in volcanic ash has been found in Turkey. 11/27/2012 4:11:46 AM /latest-news/skull-of-rhino-cooked-in-volcanic-eruption-9-2-million-years-ago-found-in-turkey A team of European paleontologists have described s nine million-year-old rhinoceros skull in a nearly unbelievable state of preservation, thanks to the fact that it once belonged to a rhino who suffered the unlucky fate of being flash-cooked in volcanic a /latest-news/highly-preserved-fossil-rhino-found-flash-fried-in-volcanic-ash A team of European paleontologists have described s nine million-year-old rhinoceros skull in a nearly unbelievable state of preservation, thanks to the fact that it once belonged to a rhino who suffered the unlucky fate of being flash-cooked in volcanic a 11/27/2012 4:10:51 AM /latest-news/highly-preserved-fossil-rhino-found-flash-fried-in-volcanic-ash North West Premier Thandi Modise is confident that police are closing the net around the syndicate responsible for rhino poaching and are getting closer to the kingpins. This follows the arrest of two more people in Rustenburg on Friday morning bringing to /latest-news/south-africa-go-after-rhino-poaching-kingpins-north-west-premier-urges-hawks North West Premier Thandi Modise is confident that police are closing the net around the syndicate responsible for rhino poaching and are getting closer to the kingpins. This follows the arrest of two more people in Rustenburg on Friday morning bringing to 11/27/2012 4:08:28 AM /latest-news/south-africa-go-after-rhino-poaching-kingpins-north-west-premier-urges-hawks As demand for rhino horns increases dramatically Jonah Hull examines the poaching industry from South Africa to Asia. /latest-news/the-last-rhino As demand for rhino horns increases dramatically Jonah Hull examines the poaching industry from South Africa to Asia. 11/21/2012 9:01:41 PM /latest-news/the-last-rhino Police nabbed two suspected rhino poachers on their way to Manipur at Jirighat on Wednesday. The duo has been identified as Ajit Rajkumar and E Deepak Singh. While Ajit is a resident of Rampur Basti in Hojai, Deepak is from Vidyanagar locality of Hojai /latest-news/two-rhino-poachers-nabbed-in-cachar Police nabbed two suspected rhino poachers on their way to Manipur at Jirighat on Wednesday. The duo has been identified as Ajit Rajkumar and E Deepak Singh. While Ajit is a resident of Rampur Basti in Hojai, Deepak is from Vidyanagar locality of Hojai 11/21/2012 9:00:31 PM /latest-news/two-rhino-poachers-nabbed-in-cachar The newest addition to the Albuquerque BioPark is a 169-pound baby white rhino. /latest-news/albuquerque-biopark-welcomes-baby-white-rhino-naming-contest-to-begin The newest addition to the Albuquerque BioPark is a 169-pound baby white rhino. 11/21/2012 8:59:41 PM /latest-news/albuquerque-biopark-welcomes-baby-white-rhino-naming-contest-to-begin Experts in Indonesia have started to artificially inseminate Sumatran rhinoceros in an effort to boost the birth rate of the critically endangered species. /latest-news/critically-endangered-sumatran-rhinos-to-receive-artificial-insemination Experts in Indonesia have started to artificially inseminate Sumatran rhinoceros in an effort to boost the birth rate of the critically endangered species. 11/21/2012 8:58:39 PM /latest-news/critically-endangered-sumatran-rhinos-to-receive-artificial-insemination The rhinoceros is one of Africa's iconic animals, but greed and corruption, myth and superstition have brought the rhino to the brink of extinction. For millenia its best protection, the rhino's horn has become its worst enemy. /latest-news/al-jazeera-correspondent-the-last-rhino The rhinoceros is one of Africa's iconic animals, but greed and corruption, myth and superstition have brought the rhino to the brink of extinction. For millenia its best protection, the rhino's horn has become its worst enemy. 11/21/2012 8:53:36 PM /latest-news/al-jazeera-correspondent-the-last-rhino Last night, a two-week-old male white rhino calf arrived at the Rio Grande Zoo. The rhino was born in Florida and now weighs 169 lbs. The rhino, whose name is yet to be determined, was sired by a BioPark rhino on loan to the White Oak Conservation Center i /latest-news/two-week-old-rhino-arrives-at-abq-zoo Last night, a two-week-old male white rhino calf arrived at the Rio Grande Zoo. The rhino was born in Florida and now weighs 169 lbs. The rhino, whose name is yet to be determined, was sired by a BioPark rhino on loan to the White Oak Conservation Center i 11/21/2012 8:52:22 PM /latest-news/two-week-old-rhino-arrives-at-abq-zoo An aged rhino died today after getting stuck in the mud in the Kaziranga National Park, Park officials said. /latest-news/rhino-dies-in-kaziranga-national-park An aged rhino died today after getting stuck in the mud in the Kaziranga National Park, Park officials said. 11/21/2012 8:50:57 PM /latest-news/rhino-dies-in-kaziranga-national-park Johannesburg's court sentenced a rhino poacher to 40 years in prison; a heavy price to pay that might have a symbolic and discouraging impact for environmental conservation. /latest-news/south-africa-40-years-sentence-the-heavy-price-for-a-rhinoceros-horn-trader Johannesburg's court sentenced a rhino poacher to 40 years in prison; a heavy price to pay that might have a symbolic and discouraging impact for environmental conservation. 11/14/2012 3:43:03 AM /latest-news/south-africa-40-years-sentence-the-heavy-price-for-a-rhinoceros-horn-trader As the slaughter of South African rhinos continues, the wheels of justice keep on turning at a slow pace. /latest-news/sentencing-of-businessman-postponed-yet-again As the slaughter of South African rhinos continues, the wheels of justice keep on turning at a slow pace. 11/6/2012 6:33:54 PM /latest-news/sentencing-of-businessman-postponed-yet-again The rhino was found lying on its side, bleeding profusely from a bullet wound, and a stump where its horn used to be. The guards of the Kaziranga National Park, Assam, had lost track of the animal during the floods that had submerged most of the nature res /latest-news/wildlife-protection-nowhere-to-roam The rhino was found lying on its side, bleeding profusely from a bullet wound, and a stump where its horn used to be. The guards of the Kaziranga National Park, Assam, had lost track of the animal during the floods that had submerged most of the nature res 11/6/2012 6:32:05 PM /latest-news/wildlife-protection-nowhere-to-roam William Kiprono, only in office for a short while as CEO of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), has certainly started his reign at the helm with a bang, pun intended, when his troops on the ground engaged with poachers in a series of incidents, the latest of whi /latest-news/kiprono-starts-his-kws-service-off-with-a-literal-bang William Kiprono, only in office for a short while as CEO of Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), has certainly started his reign at the helm with a bang, pun intended, when his troops on the ground engaged with poachers in a series of incidents, the latest of whi 11/6/2012 6:31:27 PM /latest-news/kiprono-starts-his-kws-service-off-with-a-literal-bang For the first time ever, a calf has been born to a translocated rhino in Manas National Park in Assam, north-east India. It was born at the end of September, but this is the first photograph we've been able to take, as we didn't want to get too close when /latest-news/great-rhino-calf-news-from-india For the first time ever, a calf has been born to a translocated rhino in Manas National Park in Assam, north-east India. It was born at the end of September, but this is the first photograph we've been able to take, as we didn't want to get too close when 11/6/2012 6:29:15 PM /latest-news/great-rhino-calf-news-from-india BO’NESS vet student Natalie Mackay, who starred in ITV’s Safari Vet School, and her friend Kristen Burdett, staged a sell-out Halloween party for over 100 people at the Richmond Park Hotel last Saturday, raising £700 for Team Rhino. /latest-news/end-rhino-poaching-fundraiser BO’NESS vet student Natalie Mackay, who starred in ITV’s Safari Vet School, and her friend Kristen Burdett, staged a sell-out Halloween party for over 100 people at the Richmond Park Hotel last Saturday, raising £700 for Team Rhino. 11/6/2012 6:28:29 PM /latest-news/end-rhino-poaching-fundraiser KZN wildlife authorities believe weapons, confiscated during the arrests of four suspected rhino poachers, were used by different poaching syndicates operating in the Zululand area. /latest-news/poachers-weapons-link-to-other-cases KZN wildlife authorities believe weapons, confiscated during the arrests of four suspected rhino poachers, were used by different poaching syndicates operating in the Zululand area. 11/6/2012 6:27:12 PM /latest-news/poachers-weapons-link-to-other-cases In Indonesia, the rarest large mammal on earth - the Javan rhino - survives with as few as 35 individuals left in the wild. /latest-news/lucky-underpants-a-memento-for-rhino-crusador In Indonesia, the rarest large mammal on earth - the Javan rhino - survives with as few as 35 individuals left in the wild. 11/6/2012 6:23:18 PM /latest-news/lucky-underpants-a-memento-for-rhino-crusador With hundreds of rhinos being killed annually, an organisation in the US has embarked on a campaign in getting children from across the world to write letters to President Jacob Zuma, asking him to do more in protecting the animals. /latest-news/writing-letters-to-save-rhinos With hundreds of rhinos being killed annually, an organisation in the US has embarked on a campaign in getting children from across the world to write letters to President Jacob Zuma, asking him to do more in protecting the animals. 11/6/2012 6:22:33 PM /latest-news/writing-letters-to-save-rhinos Taylor Justice is determined to accomplish two goals: to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and to help save rhinos from extinction. She is 12 years old. /latest-news/middleburg-girl-vows-to-climb-mount-kilimanjaro Taylor Justice is determined to accomplish two goals: to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and to help save rhinos from extinction. She is 12 years old. 11/6/2012 6:19:41 PM /latest-news/middleburg-girl-vows-to-climb-mount-kilimanjaro Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is asking for help from the Facebook Fans to name the new baby white rhinoceros on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. The female rhino, which was originally born on the 26-acre white rhino habitat on Busch Gardens’ Serengeti Plain, has spen /latest-news/busch-gardens-facebook-fans-get-to-help-name-their-newest-baby-white-rhinoceros Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is asking for help from the Facebook Fans to name the new baby white rhinoceros on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. The female rhino, which was originally born on the 26-acre white rhino habitat on Busch Gardens’ Serengeti Plain, has spen 11/6/2012 6:17:56 PM /latest-news/busch-gardens-facebook-fans-get-to-help-name-their-newest-baby-white-rhinoceros This warning was issued by Johannesburg Zoo Rhino Keeper Alice Masombuka at a breakfast meeting she hosted at the zoo on Saturday. The event formed part of a series of breakfast meetings facilitated by animal keepers in a bid to create awareness of the spe /latest-news/new-call-to-save-the-rhino This warning was issued by Johannesburg Zoo Rhino Keeper Alice Masombuka at a breakfast meeting she hosted at the zoo on Saturday. The event formed part of a series of breakfast meetings facilitated by animal keepers in a bid to create awareness of the spe 11/1/2012 3:59:08 PM /latest-news/new-call-to-save-the-rhino Warning: What you are about to see may result in warming of the heart, fuzzy feelings and incessant “aww”-ing. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby female white rhinoceros on Oct. 23 in the park’s 26-acre white rhino habitat on the “Serengeti Plain.” /latest-news/busch-gardens-welcomes-baby-rhino Warning: What you are about to see may result in warming of the heart, fuzzy feelings and incessant “aww”-ing. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby female white rhinoceros on Oct. 23 in the park’s 26-acre white rhino habitat on the “Serengeti Plain.” 11/1/2012 3:58:08 PM /latest-news/busch-gardens-welcomes-baby-rhino Durban - The KwaZulu-Natal nature conservation services (Ezemvelo) wants to enlist the help of the defence force to put a stop to rhino poaching in the province, Beeld reported on Monday. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-ezemvolo-calls-for-reinforcement Durban - The KwaZulu-Natal nature conservation services (Ezemvelo) wants to enlist the help of the defence force to put a stop to rhino poaching in the province, Beeld reported on Monday. 11/1/2012 3:57:35 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-ezemvolo-calls-for-reinforcement THE Department of Environmental Affairs is hopeful that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at protecting South Africa’s rhinos from poaching will be signed with China and Vietnam later this year, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa /latest-news/molewa-hopeful-rhino-poaching-agreement-will-be-signed-this-year THE Department of Environmental Affairs is hopeful that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at protecting South Africa’s rhinos from poaching will be signed with China and Vietnam later this year, Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa 11/1/2012 3:56:35 PM /latest-news/molewa-hopeful-rhino-poaching-agreement-will-be-signed-this-year Groenewald, his wife Sariette and nine other accused were arrested in 2010 in connection with the alleged illegal trade in rhino horn. /latest-news/groenewald-rhinos-to-be-moved Groenewald, his wife Sariette and nine other accused were arrested in 2010 in connection with the alleged illegal trade in rhino horn. 11/1/2012 3:55:54 PM /latest-news/groenewald-rhinos-to-be-moved As you enter the region of Hoedspruit in South Africa's Limpopo province - the gateway to the world famous Kruger National Park - you see big signs along the road warning that anti-poaching units will "poach the poachers". /latest-news/south-africa-rhino-poaching-organised-crime-and-economic-opportunity-driving-trade As you enter the region of Hoedspruit in South Africa's Limpopo province - the gateway to the world famous Kruger National Park - you see big signs along the road warning that anti-poaching units will "poach the poachers". 11/1/2012 3:52:44 PM /latest-news/south-africa-rhino-poaching-organised-crime-and-economic-opportunity-driving-trade SCHOOLCHILDREN are joining the stampede that will see a herd of mini rhinos popping up across Hampshire next summer. /latest-news/school-joins-rhino-stampede-in-hampshire SCHOOLCHILDREN are joining the stampede that will see a herd of mini rhinos popping up across Hampshire next summer. 11/1/2012 3:51:43 PM /latest-news/school-joins-rhino-stampede-in-hampshire Experts have warned that the rhino-poaching toll might rise even further during summer, long regarded as poaching season. /latest-news/poaching-season-near Experts have warned that the rhino-poaching toll might rise even further during summer, long regarded as poaching season. 11/1/2012 3:51:03 PM /latest-news/poaching-season-near Rhino poaching has become a very serious problem in South Africa, with many rhinos killed over the years. Since the beginning of this year, 271 rhinos are reported to have been killed and, during the same time, 54 poachers were arrested in the Kruger Natio /latest-news/divine-intervention-to-curb-rhino-poaching Rhino poaching has become a very serious problem in South Africa, with many rhinos killed over the years. Since the beginning of this year, 271 rhinos are reported to have been killed and, during the same time, 54 poachers were arrested in the Kruger Natio 11/1/2012 3:50:17 PM /latest-news/divine-intervention-to-curb-rhino-poaching Consumers increasingly realize wildlife needs to be protected, Li Lianxing reports from Nairobi. Paul Muya, a deputy spokesman for the Kenya Wildlife Service, is concerned every time he sees reports about the booming wealth of China's middle class. He /latest-news/no-horns-of-a-dilemma-over-conservation Consumers increasingly realize wildlife needs to be protected, Li Lianxing reports from Nairobi. Paul Muya, a deputy spokesman for the Kenya Wildlife Service, is concerned every time he sees reports about the booming wealth of China's middle class. He 11/1/2012 3:49:18 PM /latest-news/no-horns-of-a-dilemma-over-conservation Posing as a Canadian wanting to sell rhino horn, South African photographer Brent Stirton captured photos of a Vietnamese woman drinking powdered rhino horn out of a shot glass. /latest-news/a-secret-mission-to-vietnam Posing as a Canadian wanting to sell rhino horn, South African photographer Brent Stirton captured photos of a Vietnamese woman drinking powdered rhino horn out of a shot glass. 11/1/2012 3:48:35 PM /latest-news/a-secret-mission-to-vietnam JOHANNESBURG - Elise Daffue will never forget coming upon the young male rhinoceros dying in agony in the South African bush. The young bull was struggling to breathe as it lay in the tall grass. It had been shot in the head. Maggots swarmed across its /latest-news/south-africa-rhino-poaching-hits-record-high JOHANNESBURG - Elise Daffue will never forget coming upon the young male rhinoceros dying in agony in the South African bush. The young bull was struggling to breathe as it lay in the tall grass. It had been shot in the head. Maggots swarmed across its 10/31/2012 7:03:16 PM /latest-news/south-africa-rhino-poaching-hits-record-high Guwahati : Police and forest officials Sunday recovered another carcass of a rhino from near the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Its horn had already been removed by poachers. The carcass of the rhino was recovered from Haldibari area under Dolamara /latest-news/another-rhino-found-killed-near-kaziranga Guwahati : Police and forest officials Sunday recovered another carcass of a rhino from near the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Its horn had already been removed by poachers. The carcass of the rhino was recovered from Haldibari area under Dolamara 10/31/2012 7:01:11 PM /latest-news/another-rhino-found-killed-near-kaziranga JORHAT: Police arrested a rhino poacher along with a rhino horn smuggler from Bokakhat area in Golaghat district on Sunday morning. /latest-news/poacher-rhino-horn-smuggler-arrested-in-golaghat-30-caught-in-past-month JORHAT: Police arrested a rhino poacher along with a rhino horn smuggler from Bokakhat area in Golaghat district on Sunday morning. 10/31/2012 7:00:27 PM /latest-news/poacher-rhino-horn-smuggler-arrested-in-golaghat-30-caught-in-past-month Over the past year, several museums in East Anglia have fallen victim to high-profile thefts. In Cambridge, Chinese art worth millions of pounds was stolen from the Fitzwilliam museum. A rhino horn was snatched in Ipswich, a rare medieval jug was taken /latest-news/inside-out-uncovers-110-museum-thefts Over the past year, several museums in East Anglia have fallen victim to high-profile thefts. In Cambridge, Chinese art worth millions of pounds was stolen from the Fitzwilliam museum. A rhino horn was snatched in Ipswich, a rare medieval jug was taken 10/31/2012 6:59:15 PM /latest-news/inside-out-uncovers-110-museum-thefts Vienna - Governments gathering for a meeting of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime have recognized environmental crime, such as illicit trafficking in wildlife, as a new form of transnational organized crime in need a great /latest-news/illicit-wildlife-trafficking-recognized-as-a-new-form-of-transnational-organized-crime Vienna - Governments gathering for a meeting of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime have recognized environmental crime, such as illicit trafficking in wildlife, as a new form of transnational organized crime in need a great 10/31/2012 3:25:40 PM /latest-news/illicit-wildlife-trafficking-recognized-as-a-new-form-of-transnational-organized-crime The Department of Justice and its Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) believe it took another step yesterday in trying to stop the flow of young Minneapolis men to fight in Somalia’s civil war on behalf of a terrorist organization. /latest-news/first-guilty-verdict-in-operation-rhino The Department of Justice and its Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) believe it took another step yesterday in trying to stop the flow of young Minneapolis men to fight in Somalia’s civil war on behalf of a terrorist organization. 10/31/2012 3:24:33 PM /latest-news/first-guilty-verdict-in-operation-rhino Guwahati : Expressing serious concerns over the spate of brutal rhino killings in Assam, the International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) Monday urged authorities to take immediate action to prevent further targeting of the anim /latest-news/wildlife-group-seek-more-action-to-protect-assam-s-rhinos Guwahati : Expressing serious concerns over the spate of brutal rhino killings in Assam, the International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) Monday urged authorities to take immediate action to prevent further targeting of the anim 10/31/2012 3:23:55 PM /latest-news/wildlife-group-seek-more-action-to-protect-assam-s-rhinos Durban - A R100 000 reward has been offered by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife for the capture of the poachers who killed and dehorned a rhino in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park at the weekend. /latest-news/rhino-reward-of-r100-000-in-kzn Durban - A R100 000 reward has been offered by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife for the capture of the poachers who killed and dehorned a rhino in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park at the weekend. 10/31/2012 3:23:13 PM /latest-news/rhino-reward-of-r100-000-in-kzn A 37-year-old Briton has been arrested in Spain for allegedly taking part in the theft of rhinoceros horns from a museum in Germany. The Daily Telegraph reports that the woman, who was not named, is held on suspicion of taking part in what police descr /latest-news/british-woman-arrested-in-spain-over-theft-of-rhino-horns-at-museum A 37-year-old Briton has been arrested in Spain for allegedly taking part in the theft of rhinoceros horns from a museum in Germany. The Daily Telegraph reports that the woman, who was not named, is held on suspicion of taking part in what police descr 10/31/2012 3:22:01 PM /latest-news/british-woman-arrested-in-spain-over-theft-of-rhino-horns-at-museum A record number of African rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year, according to a recently published CNN report. In 2012, it is estimated that 455 rhinos have been slaughtered in South Africa. A London based conservation group called Save th /latest-news/rhino-killed-for-illegal-horn-trade A record number of African rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year, according to a recently published CNN report. In 2012, it is estimated that 455 rhinos have been slaughtered in South Africa. A London based conservation group called Save th 10/31/2012 3:20:40 PM /latest-news/rhino-killed-for-illegal-horn-trade Johannesburg - Rhinos that belonged to Dawie Groenewald, one of the people implicated in a ring that allegedly killed rhinos and traded in their horns, would be sent to another game farm for safe keeping, the Saturday Star reported. /latest-news/poaching-suspect-s-rhinos-sent-to-another-farm Johannesburg - Rhinos that belonged to Dawie Groenewald, one of the people implicated in a ring that allegedly killed rhinos and traded in their horns, would be sent to another game farm for safe keeping, the Saturday Star reported. 10/31/2012 3:19:33 PM /latest-news/poaching-suspect-s-rhinos-sent-to-another-farm Pretoria - Rhinos belonging to game farmer Dawie Groenewald, one of the people implicated in a ring that allegedly killed rhinos and traded in their horns, will be sent to another game farm for safe keeping pending the finalisation of the criminal trial. /latest-news/rhinos-sent-to-game-farmer-for-protection Pretoria - Rhinos belonging to game farmer Dawie Groenewald, one of the people implicated in a ring that allegedly killed rhinos and traded in their horns, will be sent to another game farm for safe keeping pending the finalisation of the criminal trial. 10/31/2012 3:18:44 PM /latest-news/rhinos-sent-to-game-farmer-for-protection JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Forget petitions and fundraising campaigns. A South African artist has decided to fight the rhino poaching epidemic in his country by sending toenail clippings to the Chinese embassy. /latest-news/artist-mails-toenails-to-chinese-embassy-as-protest-video JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Forget petitions and fundraising campaigns. A South African artist has decided to fight the rhino poaching epidemic in his country by sending toenail clippings to the Chinese embassy. 10/31/2012 3:17:57 PM /latest-news/artist-mails-toenails-to-chinese-embassy-as-protest-video DIPHU, Oct 26 – Karbi Anglong police is continuing its operation against rhino poachers in the hill district. On the basis of the statement of one person arrested on the charge of rhino killing, Songja Timung, defence secretary of Karbi Longri NC Hills Li /latest-news/ultra-held-for-rhino-poaching DIPHU, Oct 26 – Karbi Anglong police is continuing its operation against rhino poachers in the hill district. On the basis of the statement of one person arrested on the charge of rhino killing, Songja Timung, defence secretary of Karbi Longri NC Hills Li 10/31/2012 3:17:02 PM /latest-news/ultra-held-for-rhino-poaching Despite the high incidence of rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park, which was reported this week as having already exceeding 280 rhinos, a dedicated group of police personnel will be withdrawn from the Kruger National Park by the end of October. The /latest-news/south-africa-rhino-poaching-why-are-the-saps-personnel-leaving-the-kruger-park Despite the high incidence of rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park, which was reported this week as having already exceeding 280 rhinos, a dedicated group of police personnel will be withdrawn from the Kruger National Park by the end of October. The 10/31/2012 3:15:46 PM /latest-news/south-africa-rhino-poaching-why-are-the-saps-personnel-leaving-the-kruger-park GUWAHATI: Wildlife crime experts said a strong intelligence network has become imperative to curb poaching in Assam's rhino-bearing areas, including Kaziranga national park, where 13 rhinos were killed recently. /latest-news/wildlife-experts-for-strong-intelligence-network-to-curb-rhino-poaching GUWAHATI: Wildlife crime experts said a strong intelligence network has become imperative to curb poaching in Assam's rhino-bearing areas, including Kaziranga national park, where 13 rhinos were killed recently. 10/31/2012 3:15:00 PM /latest-news/wildlife-experts-for-strong-intelligence-network-to-curb-rhino-poaching The massacre of South Africa’s rhinos continues at a horrifying pace, with 467 killed this year as of October 22nd, according to the Department of Environmental Affairs. /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-death-toll-soars-to-467-in-south-africa-more The massacre of South Africa’s rhinos continues at a horrifying pace, with 467 killed this year as of October 22nd, according to the Department of Environmental Affairs. 10/31/2012 3:14:13 PM /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-death-toll-soars-to-467-in-south-africa-more South Africa remains committed to entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam that will promote cooperation between the two countries and compliance with CITES. The MoU will be addressing, in particular, the illegal trade in rhino horn t /latest-news/south-africa-govt-still-committed-to-signing-of-mou-with-vietnam South Africa remains committed to entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam that will promote cooperation between the two countries and compliance with CITES. The MoU will be addressing, in particular, the illegal trade in rhino horn t 10/31/2012 3:13:33 PM /latest-news/south-africa-govt-still-committed-to-signing-of-mou-with-vietnam Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby white rhinoceros on Tuesday, October 23. The female rhino was born 26-acre white rhino habitat on Busch Gardens’ Serengeti Plain. /latest-news/busch-gardens-welcomes-baby-white-rhinoceros Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a baby white rhinoceros on Tuesday, October 23. The female rhino was born 26-acre white rhino habitat on Busch Gardens’ Serengeti Plain. 10/31/2012 3:12:10 PM /latest-news/busch-gardens-welcomes-baby-white-rhinoceros A R100,000 reward has been offered by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife for the capture of the poachers who killed and dehorned a rhino in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park at the weekend. /latest-news/big-reward-to-capture-rhino-poachers A R100,000 reward has been offered by Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife for the capture of the poachers who killed and dehorned a rhino in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park at the weekend. 10/25/2012 3:36:17 PM /latest-news/big-reward-to-capture-rhino-poachers Tracking dogs were introduced into the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Tuesday to step up the fight against rhino poaching, KNP said. /latest-news/dogs-used-against-rhino-poaching Tracking dogs were introduced into the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Tuesday to step up the fight against rhino poaching, KNP said. 10/25/2012 3:34:41 PM /latest-news/dogs-used-against-rhino-poaching A British woman has been arrested in Spain for allegedly taking part in a theft of rhinoceros horns from a museum in Germany to sell on for use in traditional Chinese medicine. /latest-news/british-woman-arrested-in-spain-over-rhino-horns-theft A British woman has been arrested in Spain for allegedly taking part in a theft of rhinoceros horns from a museum in Germany to sell on for use in traditional Chinese medicine. 10/25/2012 3:33:53 PM /latest-news/british-woman-arrested-in-spain-over-rhino-horns-theft Assam Police Tuesday picked up a senior leader of a militant outfit for questioning for his alleged involvement in illegal trade of rhino horns, an official said. /latest-news/militant-held-for-rhino-horn-trading Assam Police Tuesday picked up a senior leader of a militant outfit for questioning for his alleged involvement in illegal trade of rhino horns, an official said. 10/25/2012 3:32:22 PM /latest-news/militant-held-for-rhino-horn-trading Since June floods devastated Assam, animals trying to escape the rising waters in Kaziranga National Park have fallen prey to hunters, poachers and speeding vehicles. More than 700 animals have died since then and more carcasses are being revealed as the w /latest-news/rhino-poacher-arrested-in-assam-confesses-to-militants-involvement Since June floods devastated Assam, animals trying to escape the rising waters in Kaziranga National Park have fallen prey to hunters, poachers and speeding vehicles. More than 700 animals have died since then and more carcasses are being revealed as the w 10/24/2012 3:28:00 PM /latest-news/rhino-poacher-arrested-in-assam-confesses-to-militants-involvement Pretoria — A suspected rhino poacher was fatally wounded in the Kruger National Park during an anti-poaching operation on Saturday evening. /latest-news/south-africa-suspected-poacher-fatally-wounded-in-kruger-park Pretoria — A suspected rhino poacher was fatally wounded in the Kruger National Park during an anti-poaching operation on Saturday evening. 10/20/2012 2:38:21 PM /latest-news/south-africa-suspected-poacher-fatally-wounded-in-kruger-park One of the female rhinos translocated from the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to the Manas National Park has given birth to a calf yesterday in the Bhuyanpara range of the Park as confirmed by a rhino monitoring team from Manas. /latest-news/a-translocated-rhino-gives-birth-in-manas-national-park-assam-india One of the female rhinos translocated from the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to the Manas National Park has given birth to a calf yesterday in the Bhuyanpara range of the Park as confirmed by a rhino monitoring team from Manas. 10/16/2012 2:36:43 PM /latest-news/a-translocated-rhino-gives-birth-in-manas-national-park-assam-india Golaghat, Sep 11 (PTI) A female rhino has been killed in the Kaziranga National Park and its horn removed, officials said today. /latest-news/rhino-killed-in-kaziranga Golaghat, Sep 11 (PTI) A female rhino has been killed in the Kaziranga National Park and its horn removed, officials said today. 9/17/2012 9:00:23 PM /latest-news/rhino-killed-in-kaziranga Maputo — The Philippines customs authorities on Friday sized six rhinoceros horns at the port of Manila, hidden inside a consignment of cashew nuts from Mozambique. /latest-news/mozambique-mozambican-rhino-horns-seized-in-philippines Maputo — The Philippines customs authorities on Friday sized six rhinoceros horns at the port of Manila, hidden inside a consignment of cashew nuts from Mozambique. 9/17/2012 8:55:13 PM /latest-news/mozambique-mozambican-rhino-horns-seized-in-philippines The Philippines seized a shipment of six rhinoceros horns yesterday, authorities said, adding to growing concerns over the country’s ports being used for illegal wildlife trafficking. /latest-news/manila-seizes-smuggled-rhino-horns The Philippines seized a shipment of six rhinoceros horns yesterday, authorities said, adding to growing concerns over the country’s ports being used for illegal wildlife trafficking. 9/10/2012 4:06:57 PM /latest-news/manila-seizes-smuggled-rhino-horns At least 373 rhinos have been killed for their horns in South Africa during the first eight months of 2012, according to the country’s Department of Environmental Affairs. Planetsave (http://s.tt/1mLmu) /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-death-toll-soars-to-373-in-s-africa-more At least 373 rhinos have been killed for their horns in South Africa during the first eight months of 2012, according to the country’s Department of Environmental Affairs. Planetsave (http://s.tt/1mLmu) 9/10/2012 4:05:15 PM /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-death-toll-soars-to-373-in-s-africa-more Philippines authorities have seized an illegal shipment of six rhinoceros horns, raising concerns the country is being used to help facilitate wildlife trafficking. /latest-news/philippines-seize-illegal-rhino-horn-shipment Philippines authorities have seized an illegal shipment of six rhinoceros horns, raising concerns the country is being used to help facilitate wildlife trafficking. 9/10/2012 4:03:47 PM /latest-news/philippines-seize-illegal-rhino-horn-shipment There has been little good news for rhino conservation in recent years. Increasing demand for rhino horn, particularly in Asia, has led to a massive spike in prices and incidents of poaching. This is devastating the last rhinoceros populations in Africa an /latest-news/indonesia-brings-new-hope-for-rhino-conservation There has been little good news for rhino conservation in recent years. Increasing demand for rhino horn, particularly in Asia, has led to a massive spike in prices and incidents of poaching. This is devastating the last rhinoceros populations in Africa an 8/29/2012 9:49:22 PM /latest-news/indonesia-brings-new-hope-for-rhino-conservation Suppose, for a minute, that you were in charge of the global organization to preserve endangered species of rhinoceros, of which the two species most at risk of extinction are the Javan rhinoceros and the Sumatran rhinoceros. Read more: http://political /latest-news/a-formula-to-decide-which-endangered-species-we-should-save Suppose, for a minute, that you were in charge of the global organization to preserve endangered species of rhinoceros, of which the two species most at risk of extinction are the Javan rhinoceros and the Sumatran rhinoceros. Read more: http://political 8/24/2012 12:54:58 AM /latest-news/a-formula-to-decide-which-endangered-species-we-should-save A new report issued by TRAFFIC, a non-governmental organization dedicated to monitoring wildlife trade, describes the latest depressing statistics surrounding the epidemic-proportion illegal rhino horn trade between South Africa and Asia. /latest-news/in-vietnam-rhino-horn-is-the-drug-of-choice-at-both-parties-and-hospitals A new report issued by TRAFFIC, a non-governmental organization dedicated to monitoring wildlife trade, describes the latest depressing statistics surrounding the epidemic-proportion illegal rhino horn trade between South Africa and Asia. 8/24/2012 12:49:11 AM /latest-news/in-vietnam-rhino-horn-is-the-drug-of-choice-at-both-parties-and-hospitals Global wildlife monitoring network TRAFFIC has warned that 515 rhinos could perish by the end of the year if no action is taken to stem the illicit trade in rhino horns. /latest-news/poachers-could-kill-over-500-rhinos-this-year Global wildlife monitoring network TRAFFIC has warned that 515 rhinos could perish by the end of the year if no action is taken to stem the illicit trade in rhino horns. 8/24/2012 12:47:13 AM /latest-news/poachers-could-kill-over-500-rhinos-this-year Since retiring from the National Basketball Association a year ago, Chinese star Yao Ming has become a committed environmentalist. He is currently working with WildAid to “promote wildlife conservation and to reduce the demand for products from endangered /latest-news/environmentalist-ex-nba-star-visits-kenya-on-anti-poaching-tour Since retiring from the National Basketball Association a year ago, Chinese star Yao Ming has become a committed environmentalist. He is currently working with WildAid to “promote wildlife conservation and to reduce the demand for products from endangered 8/24/2012 12:46:18 AM /latest-news/environmentalist-ex-nba-star-visits-kenya-on-anti-poaching-tour CAIRO: A new report published by the global wildlife monitoring network TRAFFIC has revealed that more than 500 rhinos could be killed this year if action to end the illegal trade in rhino horns is not stemmed by governments in Africa and Asia. /latest-news/rhinos-to-be-killed-in-record-number-this-year-says-new-wildlife-report CAIRO: A new report published by the global wildlife monitoring network TRAFFIC has revealed that more than 500 rhinos could be killed this year if action to end the illegal trade in rhino horns is not stemmed by governments in Africa and Asia. 8/24/2012 12:44:04 AM /latest-news/rhinos-to-be-killed-in-record-number-this-year-says-new-wildlife-report HAVING spent RM5 million over the past three years, Yayaysan Sime Darby (YSD) — the philanthropic arm of the Sime Darby Group — has committed another RM6.4 million for development and operation of the Borneo Rhinoceros Sanctuary (BRS) programme right up to /latest-news/ysd-pumps-in-millions-to-save-rhinos HAVING spent RM5 million over the past three years, Yayaysan Sime Darby (YSD) — the philanthropic arm of the Sime Darby Group — has committed another RM6.4 million for development and operation of the Borneo Rhinoceros Sanctuary (BRS) programme right up to 8/24/2012 12:38:57 AM /latest-news/ysd-pumps-in-millions-to-save-rhinos Last month, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) partnered with a non-governmental organization, Fauna and Flora International, to launch an emergency appeal for funds that will help the Okapi Wildlife Reserve locat /latest-news/congo-kinshasa-raided-okapi-wildlife-reserve-needs-emergency-funding Last month, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) partnered with a non-governmental organization, Fauna and Flora International, to launch an emergency appeal for funds that will help the Okapi Wildlife Reserve locat 8/22/2012 1:42:48 PM /latest-news/congo-kinshasa-raided-okapi-wildlife-reserve-needs-emergency-funding Former NBA star Yao Ming, famously referred to as China's favourite son, has been in Kenya filming a wildlife documentary. The documentary will feature Kenya's wildlife tourism and the threat of poaching . Speaking at a collective press conference, the dir /latest-news/kenya-former-nba-chinese-star-in-kenya-filming-wildlife-documentary Former NBA star Yao Ming, famously referred to as China's favourite son, has been in Kenya filming a wildlife documentary. The documentary will feature Kenya's wildlife tourism and the threat of poaching . Speaking at a collective press conference, the dir 8/22/2012 1:40:57 PM /latest-news/kenya-former-nba-chinese-star-in-kenya-filming-wildlife-documentary Former NBA star Yao Ming wound up a 10-day shoot in Kenya last week, where he decried the total waste by poachers who kill elephants for ivory. /latest-news/kenya-yao-ming-shares-his-thoughts-on-kenya-visit Former NBA star Yao Ming wound up a 10-day shoot in Kenya last week, where he decried the total waste by poachers who kill elephants for ivory. 8/22/2012 1:35:23 PM /latest-news/kenya-yao-ming-shares-his-thoughts-on-kenya-visit Scamsters who pretend to be raising money to help fight rhino poaching are putting conservation efforts at risk. /latest-news/scamsters-put-sa-rhinos-at-risk Scamsters who pretend to be raising money to help fight rhino poaching are putting conservation efforts at risk. 8/20/2012 10:57:30 AM /latest-news/scamsters-put-sa-rhinos-at-risk Johannesburg - Bogus non-governmental organisations (NGO's) claiming to raise funds for anti-rhino poaching initiatives are on the rise, the Saturday Star reported. /latest-news/scams-could-leave-public-rhino-ed-out Johannesburg - Bogus non-governmental organisations (NGO's) claiming to raise funds for anti-rhino poaching initiatives are on the rise, the Saturday Star reported. 8/20/2012 10:54:54 AM /latest-news/scams-could-leave-public-rhino-ed-out Vietnam, according to the WWF, ranks among the worst countries in Asia when it comes to protecting endangered species. The World Wildlife Federation, which is based out of Switzerland, has found that the country is a hot-spot destination for those looking /latest-news/vietnam-wwf-country-ranks-the-worst-for-rhino-poaching Vietnam, according to the WWF, ranks among the worst countries in Asia when it comes to protecting endangered species. The World Wildlife Federation, which is based out of Switzerland, has found that the country is a hot-spot destination for those looking 8/12/2012 8:47:54 PM /latest-news/vietnam-wwf-country-ranks-the-worst-for-rhino-poaching Releasing a report rating countries' efforts at stopping the trade in endangered species, WWF said elephant poaching was at crisis levels in central Africa while the survival of rhinos was under grave threat in South Africa. Read more at: http://phys.or /latest-news/asia-fuels-record-elephant-rhino-killings-wwf Releasing a report rating countries' efforts at stopping the trade in endangered species, WWF said elephant poaching was at crisis levels in central Africa while the survival of rhinos was under grave threat in South Africa. Read more at: http://phys.or 8/12/2012 8:46:01 PM /latest-news/asia-fuels-record-elephant-rhino-killings-wwf Vietnam, Laos and Mozambique have been ranked lowest in a report focusing on the illegal rhino horn, ivory and tiger-part trade. The report by conservation group WWF scored 23 countries "facing high levels of poaching and trafficking" of these items. /latest-news/wwf-asia-fuels-illegal-wildlife-parts-trade Vietnam, Laos and Mozambique have been ranked lowest in a report focusing on the illegal rhino horn, ivory and tiger-part trade. The report by conservation group WWF scored 23 countries "facing high levels of poaching and trafficking" of these items. 8/12/2012 8:44:28 PM /latest-news/wwf-asia-fuels-illegal-wildlife-parts-trade A conservation group, the World Wildlife Fund, has put together a report card ranking 23 nations' compliance with an international treaty regulating the trade in wild animals. /latest-news/vietnam-gets-failing-grade-in-wwf-s-illegal-wildlife-trade-report-card A conservation group, the World Wildlife Fund, has put together a report card ranking 23 nations' compliance with an international treaty regulating the trade in wild animals. 8/12/2012 8:43:11 PM /latest-news/vietnam-gets-failing-grade-in-wwf-s-illegal-wildlife-trade-report-card The leading global advocate organization for wildlife conservation published its first report of the worst wildlife offenders in Asia and Africa. Read more at http://global.christianpost.com/news/vietnam-in-wwf-report-ranked-worst-wildlife-offender-78693/ /latest-news/vietnam-in-wwf-report-ranked-worst-wildlife-offender The leading global advocate organization for wildlife conservation published its first report of the worst wildlife offenders in Asia and Africa. Read more at http://global.christianpost.com/news/vietnam-in-wwf-report-ranked-worst-wildlife-offender-78693/ 8/12/2012 8:40:30 PM /latest-news/vietnam-in-wwf-report-ranked-worst-wildlife-offender Although the latest figures from the South African government show the country’s rhino death toll at 281, sources outside the media cite a figure closer to 300. And sadly, that number increased yet again, with the killing of a young male rhino on a farm in /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-killings-arrests-in-s-africa-more Although the latest figures from the South African government show the country’s rhino death toll at 281, sources outside the media cite a figure closer to 300. And sadly, that number increased yet again, with the killing of a young male rhino on a farm in 8/12/2012 8:29:25 PM /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-killings-arrests-in-s-africa-more GENEVA (AP) -- Seven nations may lose their ability to legally trade tens of thousands of wildlife species after U.N. conservation delegates agreed Thursday to penalize them for lacking tough regulations or failing to report on their wildlife trade. /latest-news/7-nations-face-sanctions-over-endangered-species GENEVA (AP) -- Seven nations may lose their ability to legally trade tens of thousands of wildlife species after U.N. conservation delegates agreed Thursday to penalize them for lacking tough regulations or failing to report on their wildlife trade. 8/12/2012 8:27:41 PM /latest-news/7-nations-face-sanctions-over-endangered-species Captain Malcolm Pojie said the body of a rhino bull was found on a smallholding in Da Gama's Kop on Wednesday, about a kilometre from the main road. /latest-news/rhino-bull-killed-in-western-cape Captain Malcolm Pojie said the body of a rhino bull was found on a smallholding in Da Gama's Kop on Wednesday, about a kilometre from the main road. 8/12/2012 8:26:21 PM /latest-news/rhino-bull-killed-in-western-cape Uganda is a forest of words. Its placards grow as tall as pine trees, perched at the pinnacle of poles, swinging from wires, hanging down in front of stores. I squint and shade my eyes (it’s noon in Africa). I try to understand. /latest-news/among-the-animals-in-uganda Uganda is a forest of words. Its placards grow as tall as pine trees, perched at the pinnacle of poles, swinging from wires, hanging down in front of stores. I squint and shade my eyes (it’s noon in Africa). I try to understand. 8/12/2012 8:24:37 PM /latest-news/among-the-animals-in-uganda U.N. conservation delegates at a weeklong CITES meeting in Geneva approved sanctions against seven nations — Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Paraguay, Nepal, Rwanda, Solomon Islands and Syria — if they do not either strengthen their laws or provide national report /latest-news/a-list-of-valuable-endangered-species U.N. conservation delegates at a weeklong CITES meeting in Geneva approved sanctions against seven nations — Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Paraguay, Nepal, Rwanda, Solomon Islands and Syria — if they do not either strengthen their laws or provide national report 8/8/2012 2:18:44 PM /latest-news/a-list-of-valuable-endangered-species UN Forum held in Geneva to combat poaching - saving the elephant and the rhinoceros from extinction because they are being hunted indiscriminately for their tusks and their horns. Ivory fetches a pretty penny as an ornament on Western and Middle Eastern sh /latest-news/poaching-murder-for-money UN Forum held in Geneva to combat poaching - saving the elephant and the rhinoceros from extinction because they are being hunted indiscriminately for their tusks and their horns. Ivory fetches a pretty penny as an ornament on Western and Middle Eastern sh 8/8/2012 2:17:17 PM /latest-news/poaching-murder-for-money Geneva - A week’s long meeting of the CITES Standing Committee ended today. The committee governs the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) between full-scale meetings of the Conference of the Parties. /latest-news/cites-bares-teeth-but-can-it-bite Geneva - A week’s long meeting of the CITES Standing Committee ended today. The committee governs the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) between full-scale meetings of the Conference of the Parties. 8/8/2012 2:14:33 PM /latest-news/cites-bares-teeth-but-can-it-bite An anti-poaching campaign will see South African television stars jumping out of a plane in the North West town of Rustenburg on the last weekend of July. The aim is to raise R10-million (US$1.2-million) for the protection of the country's rhinos. /latest-news/south-africa-taking-the-plunge-for-our-rhinos An anti-poaching campaign will see South African television stars jumping out of a plane in the North West town of Rustenburg on the last weekend of July. The aim is to raise R10-million (US$1.2-million) for the protection of the country's rhinos. 8/8/2012 2:12:30 PM /latest-news/south-africa-taking-the-plunge-for-our-rhinos 24 July 2012 – The massive smuggling of elephant ivory and rhino horn, tiger conservation and the illegal trade in great apes are among the issues on the agenda of a United Nations-backed meeting taking place in Geneva this week. /latest-news/smuggling-of-elephant-ivory-and-rhino-horn-on-agenda-of-un-backed-forum 24 July 2012 – The massive smuggling of elephant ivory and rhino horn, tiger conservation and the illegal trade in great apes are among the issues on the agenda of a United Nations-backed meeting taking place in Geneva this week. 7/30/2012 9:30:18 PM /latest-news/smuggling-of-elephant-ivory-and-rhino-horn-on-agenda-of-un-backed-forum LONDON, July 24 (UPI) -- The World Wildlife Fund says Vietnam, Laos and Mozambique rank lowest in their report focusing on the illegal rhino horn, ivory and tiger-part trade. /latest-news/report-lays-out-illegal-wildlife-trade LONDON, July 24 (UPI) -- The World Wildlife Fund says Vietnam, Laos and Mozambique rank lowest in their report focusing on the illegal rhino horn, ivory and tiger-part trade. 7/30/2012 9:28:26 PM /latest-news/report-lays-out-illegal-wildlife-trade Rhino Resource Partners LP announced a cash distribution of USD 0.445 per common unit or USD 1.78 per unit on an annualized basis. This distribution will be paid on August 14 2012 to all common unitholders of record as of the close of business on Augus /latest-news/rhino-resource-partners-announces-q2-distribution-and-earnings-date Rhino Resource Partners LP announced a cash distribution of USD 0.445 per common unit or USD 1.78 per unit on an annualized basis. This distribution will be paid on August 14 2012 to all common unitholders of record as of the close of business on Augus 7/30/2012 9:26:47 PM /latest-news/rhino-resource-partners-announces-q2-distribution-and-earnings-date Mtubatuba, KZN - The Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife ranger arrested on Friday in connection with rhino poaching would remain behind bars until his case is heard in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court next week. /latest-news/no-bail-for-alleged-rhino-poaching-ranger Mtubatuba, KZN - The Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife ranger arrested on Friday in connection with rhino poaching would remain behind bars until his case is heard in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court next week. 7/30/2012 9:24:42 PM /latest-news/no-bail-for-alleged-rhino-poaching-ranger As a Conservationist their is no doubt in my mind that animals cannot compete for habitat in a capitalistic society with out monitory value. Emotional out cries against hunting and animal products has lead to many species loosing the race against alternati /latest-news/rhino-poaching-vs-rhino-sales As a Conservationist their is no doubt in my mind that animals cannot compete for habitat in a capitalistic society with out monitory value. Emotional out cries against hunting and animal products has lead to many species loosing the race against alternati 7/29/2012 5:46:51 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-vs-rhino-sales CAPE TOWN, July 17 (Xinhua) -- The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year now stands at 281, the Department of Environmental Affairs announced on Tuesday. /latest-news/number-of-poached-rhinos-in-south-africa-keeps-rising CAPE TOWN, July 17 (Xinhua) -- The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year now stands at 281, the Department of Environmental Affairs announced on Tuesday. 7/20/2012 12:43:35 PM /latest-news/number-of-poached-rhinos-in-south-africa-keeps-rising Pretoria - The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of the year now stands at 281, with a total of 176 arrests being made in connection with the activity. /latest-news/south-africa-281-rhinos-poached-in-2012 Pretoria - The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of the year now stands at 281, with a total of 176 arrests being made in connection with the activity. 7/20/2012 12:42:46 PM /latest-news/south-africa-281-rhinos-poached-in-2012 JOHANNESBURG - "The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year now stands at 281 with a total of 176 individuals arrested in connection with rhino poaching," it said in a statement. /latest-news/nearly-300-rhinos-poached-this-year JOHANNESBURG - "The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of this year now stands at 281 with a total of 176 individuals arrested in connection with rhino poaching," it said in a statement. 7/20/2012 12:40:24 PM /latest-news/nearly-300-rhinos-poached-this-year Poachers in South Africa have killed 281 endangered rhinos through the first six months of this year, the Environment Department said on Tuesday /latest-news/environment-dept-281-endangered-south-africa-rhinos-killed-this-year-so-far Poachers in South Africa have killed 281 endangered rhinos through the first six months of this year, the Environment Department said on Tuesday 7/20/2012 12:39:19 PM /latest-news/environment-dept-281-endangered-south-africa-rhinos-killed-this-year-so-far A Chinese national has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for the illegal possession of rhino horn after only 10 months in the country, notes a Beeld report. /latest-news/chinese-national-gets-eight-years-for-rhino-horn-possession A Chinese national has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for the illegal possession of rhino horn after only 10 months in the country, notes a Beeld report. 7/20/2012 12:37:26 PM /latest-news/chinese-national-gets-eight-years-for-rhino-horn-possession KENYA Wildlife Service officers at the Lake Nakuru National Park have in the last nine days marked and ear notched 35 rhinos. This was carried out to identify and protect the endangered species. /latest-news/kenya-kws-marks-35-rhinos-in-lake-nakuru KENYA Wildlife Service officers at the Lake Nakuru National Park have in the last nine days marked and ear notched 35 rhinos. This was carried out to identify and protect the endangered species. 7/20/2012 12:35:43 PM /latest-news/kenya-kws-marks-35-rhinos-in-lake-nakuru A man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for attempting to steal a rhino horn from Norwich Castle, valued by police at £240,000. /latest-news/man-jailed-over-norwich-castle-240k-rhino-horn-theft-bid A man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for attempting to steal a rhino horn from Norwich Castle, valued by police at £240,000. 7/20/2012 12:32:20 PM /latest-news/man-jailed-over-norwich-castle-240k-rhino-horn-theft-bid Two men have been arrested for illegal possession of a rhino horn in Yeoville, Johannesburg, the Hawks said on Monday /latest-news/two-arrested-in-joburg-for-rhino-horns(1) Two men have been arrested for illegal possession of a rhino horn in Yeoville, Johannesburg, the Hawks said on Monday 7/20/2012 12:29:37 PM /latest-news/two-arrested-in-joburg-for-rhino-horns(1) A second man has been arrested in connection with a failed attempt to steal a £240,000 rhino horn from Norwich Castle Museum in February. /latest-news/norwich-castle-rhino-horn-theft-bid-second-man-arrested A second man has been arrested in connection with a failed attempt to steal a £240,000 rhino horn from Norwich Castle Museum in February. 7/18/2012 11:04:54 AM /latest-news/norwich-castle-rhino-horn-theft-bid-second-man-arrested Police have arrested two males for illegal possession of a rhino horn in Yeoville, Johannesburg. The two, aged 53 and 57 were arrested on Sunday afternoon following a tip off from members of the public. Information received indicated that the men were busy /latest-newshttp/www-saps-gov-za/_dynamicmodules/internetsite/newsbuild-asp-myurl-1893 Police have arrested two males for illegal possession of a rhino horn in Yeoville, Johannesburg. The two, aged 53 and 57 were arrested on Sunday afternoon following a tip off from members of the public. Information received indicated that the men were busy 7/18/2012 11:01:35 AM /latest-newshttp/www-saps-gov-za/_dynamicmodules/internetsite/newsbuild-asp-myurl-1893 Two men have been arrested for illegal possession of a rhino horn in Yeoville, Johannesburg, the Hawks said on Monday. /latest-news/two-arrested-in-joburg-for-rhino-horns Two men have been arrested for illegal possession of a rhino horn in Yeoville, Johannesburg, the Hawks said on Monday. 7/18/2012 11:00:26 AM /latest-news/two-arrested-in-joburg-for-rhino-horns A pair of specially trained canines will soon have their turn to help curb rhino poaching in South Africa. /latest-news/skilled-dogs-join-rhino-poaching-fight A pair of specially trained canines will soon have their turn to help curb rhino poaching in South Africa. 7/16/2012 2:11:02 PM /latest-news/skilled-dogs-join-rhino-poaching-fight Keepers are delighted to welcome a very special new addition to the herd of critically endangered black rhino housed at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent. /latest-news/newborn-baby-black-rhino-at-port-lympne-wild-animal-park-brings-hope-for-species Keepers are delighted to welcome a very special new addition to the herd of critically endangered black rhino housed at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent. 7/16/2012 2:09:48 PM /latest-news/newborn-baby-black-rhino-at-port-lympne-wild-animal-park-brings-hope-for-species An illegal immigrant was jailed for two-and-a-half years yesterday for attempting to steal a rhino head from Norwich Castle museum in a raid planned by a London gang. /latest-news/illegal-iraqi-immigrant-jailed-for-attempting-to-steal-rhino-head-from-norwich-castle An illegal immigrant was jailed for two-and-a-half years yesterday for attempting to steal a rhino head from Norwich Castle museum in a raid planned by a London gang. 7/16/2012 2:07:57 PM /latest-news/illegal-iraqi-immigrant-jailed-for-attempting-to-steal-rhino-head-from-norwich-castle Zookeepers at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent are celebrating the birth of a black rhinoceros - the 34th to be born there. She is the latest addition to the largest herd of black rhinos outside Africa /latest-news/kent-zoo-s-baby-black-rhino-finds-her-feet Zookeepers at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent are celebrating the birth of a black rhinoceros - the 34th to be born there. She is the latest addition to the largest herd of black rhinos outside Africa 7/16/2012 2:05:00 PM /latest-news/kent-zoo-s-baby-black-rhino-finds-her-feet Press Release from the Office of the Dane County Executive: The Henry Vilas Zoo is mourning the loss of Gracie, the 41 year old white rhinoceros, one of its oldest and longest-term residents, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. /latest-news/henry-vilas-zoo-mourns-the-passing-of-gracie-the-rhinoceros Press Release from the Office of the Dane County Executive: The Henry Vilas Zoo is mourning the loss of Gracie, the 41 year old white rhinoceros, one of its oldest and longest-term residents, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced today. 7/16/2012 2:02:45 PM /latest-news/henry-vilas-zoo-mourns-the-passing-of-gracie-the-rhinoceros Prison doors closed last week behind Jacques Els, a game farmer from Thabazimbi. Els' bid to appeal against an eight-year sentence for the unlawful possession of rhino horn was dismissed by the Makhado Magistrate's Court. /latest-news/rhino-horn-possession-appeal-dismissed Prison doors closed last week behind Jacques Els, a game farmer from Thabazimbi. Els' bid to appeal against an eight-year sentence for the unlawful possession of rhino horn was dismissed by the Makhado Magistrate's Court. 7/16/2012 2:01:35 PM /latest-news/rhino-horn-possession-appeal-dismissed GUWAHATI: Forest officials have initiated steps to protect rhinos, which have left flooded Kaziranga National Park, from falling into the hands of poachers. An unspecified number of the one-horned pachyderms have entered the hill district of Karbi Anglong /latest-news/bid-to-save-rhinos-from-poachers GUWAHATI: Forest officials have initiated steps to protect rhinos, which have left flooded Kaziranga National Park, from falling into the hands of poachers. An unspecified number of the one-horned pachyderms have entered the hill district of Karbi Anglong 7/13/2012 12:30:41 AM /latest-news/bid-to-save-rhinos-from-poachers Severe flooding results in the death of around 600 animals in the largest wildlife park of northeast India, several of which were endangered one-horned rhinos. /latest-news/india-floods-kill-threatened-rhinos Severe flooding results in the death of around 600 animals in the largest wildlife park of northeast India, several of which were endangered one-horned rhinos. 7/13/2012 12:29:27 AM /latest-news/india-floods-kill-threatened-rhinos The environment ministry will send a team to Assam to review relief and rescue measures for wildlife even as animal deaths rose to 595. /latest-news/assam-flood-wildlife-toll-595-green-ministry-to-send-team The environment ministry will send a team to Assam to review relief and rescue measures for wildlife even as animal deaths rose to 595. 7/13/2012 12:28:21 AM /latest-news/assam-flood-wildlife-toll-595-green-ministry-to-send-team Guwahati - Devastating floods in northeast India have killed around 600 animals in the region's largest wildlife park, including more than a dozen threatened one-horned rhinos, officials said on Monday. /latest-news/indian-floods-kill-threatened-rhinos Guwahati - Devastating floods in northeast India have killed around 600 animals in the region's largest wildlife park, including more than a dozen threatened one-horned rhinos, officials said on Monday. 7/13/2012 12:26:55 AM /latest-news/indian-floods-kill-threatened-rhinos Heavy flooding in north-east India has left more than a dozen threatened one-horned rhinos dead in the region's largest wildlife park. /latest-news/endangered-rhinos-die-in-indian-floods Heavy flooding in north-east India has left more than a dozen threatened one-horned rhinos dead in the region's largest wildlife park. 7/13/2012 12:25:48 AM /latest-news/endangered-rhinos-die-in-indian-floods Growing up in Assam, market research consultant Nisha Bora was deeply attached to animals such as the rhinoceros which she had spotted at the Kaziranga National Park. /latest-news/one-horned-paper-salute-to-the-rhino Growing up in Assam, market research consultant Nisha Bora was deeply attached to animals such as the rhinoceros which she had spotted at the Kaziranga National Park. 7/13/2012 12:24:28 AM /latest-news/one-horned-paper-salute-to-the-rhino Monsoon floods have killed at least 600 animals in a national park in Assam, including 14 of India’s rare one-horned rhinos. /latest-news/assam-s-floods-take-toll-on-india-s-rhinos(1) Monsoon floods have killed at least 600 animals in a national park in Assam, including 14 of India’s rare one-horned rhinos. 7/10/2012 2:18:13 PM /latest-news/assam-s-floods-take-toll-on-india-s-rhinos(1) Monsoon floods have killed at least 600 animals in a national park in Assam, including 14 of India’s rare one-horned rhinos. /latest-news/assam-s-floods-take-toll-on-india-s-rhinos Monsoon floods have killed at least 600 animals in a national park in Assam, including 14 of India’s rare one-horned rhinos. 7/10/2012 2:09:54 PM /latest-news/assam-s-floods-take-toll-on-india-s-rhinos MORIGAON (Assam): An adult male rhino was killed by poachers inside the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district of Assam. /latest-news/rhino-killed-in-pobitora-wildlife-sanctuary-in-assam MORIGAON (Assam): An adult male rhino was killed by poachers inside the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district of Assam. 7/10/2012 2:06:11 PM /latest-news/rhino-killed-in-pobitora-wildlife-sanctuary-in-assam Altogether 538 animals, including 13 rhinos, of the Kaziranga National Park, have been killed in the devastating Assam floods and the death toll is mounting with the KNP authorities of this World Heritage Site recovering more floating carcasses everyday. /latest-news/13-rhinos-dead-as-floods-ravage-kaziranga Altogether 538 animals, including 13 rhinos, of the Kaziranga National Park, have been killed in the devastating Assam floods and the death toll is mounting with the KNP authorities of this World Heritage Site recovering more floating carcasses everyday. 7/10/2012 1:58:13 PM /latest-news/13-rhinos-dead-as-floods-ravage-kaziranga Nearly two years after being arrested with some 30 rhino horns in his possession, South African game farmer Jacques Els has finally landed in jail. Source: Planetsave (http://s.tt/1gZ51) /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-s-african-rhino-horn-dealer-finally-behind-bars-more Nearly two years after being arrested with some 30 rhino horns in his possession, South African game farmer Jacques Els has finally landed in jail. Source: Planetsave (http://s.tt/1gZ51) 7/10/2012 1:56:43 PM /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-s-african-rhino-horn-dealer-finally-behind-bars-more GUWAHATI: A female rhino was shot dead and its horn chopped off at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, about 50km from here, on Wednesday night. /latest-news/rhino-killed-at-pobitora-pobitora-wildlife-sanctuary GUWAHATI: A female rhino was shot dead and its horn chopped off at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, about 50km from here, on Wednesday night. 7/10/2012 1:55:30 PM /latest-news/rhino-killed-at-pobitora-pobitora-wildlife-sanctuary Dave Crawford oversimplifies a complex matter by criticising Allison Thomson’s opposition to rhino horn trade (Revisit rhino argument, June 29). He correctly quotes improved conservation and decreased poaching for Australia’s saltwater crocodiles, via mana /latest-news/letter-quotas-not-a-panacea Dave Crawford oversimplifies a complex matter by criticising Allison Thomson’s opposition to rhino horn trade (Revisit rhino argument, June 29). He correctly quotes improved conservation and decreased poaching for Australia’s saltwater crocodiles, via mana 7/10/2012 1:52:13 PM /latest-news/letter-quotas-not-a-panacea Suspected rhino poaching mastermind Joseph Nyalunga, has been denied bail.The former police officer, and seven co-accused appeared at the Whiteriver Magistrate Court this morning. Nyalunga is facing 16 counts of dealing in rhino horn and money laundering. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-mastermind-denied-bail Suspected rhino poaching mastermind Joseph Nyalunga, has been denied bail.The former police officer, and seven co-accused appeared at the Whiteriver Magistrate Court this morning. Nyalunga is facing 16 counts of dealing in rhino horn and money laundering. 7/10/2012 1:48:18 PM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-mastermind-denied-bail A new male endangered calf Sumatra Rhinoceros named Andatu (L), literally meaning "gift from God", kisses his mother Ratu at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Indonesia, June 26, 2012. The two-horned Sumatran rhinoceros Ratu gave birth to Andatu on June /latest-news/endangered-sumatra-rhinoceros-gives-birth-to-calf-in-indonesia(1) A new male endangered calf Sumatra Rhinoceros named Andatu (L), literally meaning "gift from God", kisses his mother Ratu at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Indonesia, June 26, 2012. The two-horned Sumatran rhinoceros Ratu gave birth to Andatu on June 7/3/2012 2:38:58 AM /latest-news/endangered-sumatra-rhinoceros-gives-birth-to-calf-in-indonesia(1) GAUHATI, India — Surging flood waters have killed at least 29 people and displaced more than a million others in northeastern India, officials said Saturday. Heavy monsoon rains have caused the Brahmaputra River — one of Asia’s largest — to overflow its /latest-news/floods-in-northeast-india-kill-29-force-more-than-a-million-from-their-homes GAUHATI, India — Surging flood waters have killed at least 29 people and displaced more than a million others in northeastern India, officials said Saturday. Heavy monsoon rains have caused the Brahmaputra River — one of Asia’s largest — to overflow its 7/3/2012 2:35:03 AM /latest-news/floods-in-northeast-india-kill-29-force-more-than-a-million-from-their-homes GAUHATI, India (AP) — Surging flood waters have killed at least 29 people and displaced more than a million others in northeastern India, officials said Saturday /latest-news/india-floods-kill-29-displace-more-than-a-million GAUHATI, India (AP) — Surging flood waters have killed at least 29 people and displaced more than a million others in northeastern India, officials said Saturday 7/3/2012 2:33:09 AM /latest-news/india-floods-kill-29-displace-more-than-a-million Demand for rhino horns and their believed medicinal qualities has steadily increased over the past few years, due to a growing middle class in China, Vietnam and other Asian countries. According to current projections, about 250 million new wealthy “middle /latest-news/let-s-target-the-rhino-crisis-at-its-source-read-more-http-www-care2-com-causes-lets-target-the-rhino-crisis-at-its-source-html-ixzz1zwu1fi6e Demand for rhino horns and their believed medicinal qualities has steadily increased over the past few years, due to a growing middle class in China, Vietnam and other Asian countries. According to current projections, about 250 million new wealthy “middle 7/3/2012 2:31:57 AM /latest-news/let-s-target-the-rhino-crisis-at-its-source-read-more-http-www-care2-com-causes-lets-target-the-rhino-crisis-at-its-source-html-ixzz1zwu1fi6e CINCINNATI (AP) - A Sumatran rhino born at the Cincinnati Zoo is playing a key role in the survival of his species. Andalas made history in 2001 as the first Sumatran rhino born in captivity in 112 years. Now he's sired the first calf of his kind ever b /latest-news/papa-rhino-born-in-cincinnati-sires-historic-calf CINCINNATI (AP) - A Sumatran rhino born at the Cincinnati Zoo is playing a key role in the survival of his species. Andalas made history in 2001 as the first Sumatran rhino born in captivity in 112 years. Now he's sired the first calf of his kind ever b 7/3/2012 2:30:48 AM /latest-news/papa-rhino-born-in-cincinnati-sires-historic-calf ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS—For 30 years, the male white rhino mounted on the wall of Rotterdam’s Natural History Museum has enjoyed the bulk of visitors’ attention. But never has it been such an object of fascination as it is now, with its bright green horns c /latest-news/how-the-high-price-of-rhino-horn-fuels-european-museum-thefts(1) ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS—For 30 years, the male white rhino mounted on the wall of Rotterdam’s Natural History Museum has enjoyed the bulk of visitors’ attention. But never has it been such an object of fascination as it is now, with its bright green horns c 7/3/2012 2:29:13 AM /latest-news/how-the-high-price-of-rhino-horn-fuels-european-museum-thefts(1) Officials in north-eastern India are on alert for poachers after surging flood waters forced endangered rhinos, Asiatic elephants, a variety of deer and other animals to leave a game reserve. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-fears-after-floods Officials in north-eastern India are on alert for poachers after surging flood waters forced endangered rhinos, Asiatic elephants, a variety of deer and other animals to leave a game reserve. 7/3/2012 2:26:43 AM /latest-news/rhino-poaching-fears-after-floods ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS—For 30 years, the male white rhino mounted on the wall of Rotterdam’s Natural History Museum has enjoyed the bulk of visitors’ attention. But never has it been such an object of fascination as it is now, with its bright green horns c /latest-news/how-the-high-price-of-rhino-horn-fuels-european-museum-thefts ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS—For 30 years, the male white rhino mounted on the wall of Rotterdam’s Natural History Museum has enjoyed the bulk of visitors’ attention. But never has it been such an object of fascination as it is now, with its bright green horns c 7/3/2012 2:19:37 AM /latest-news/how-the-high-price-of-rhino-horn-fuels-european-museum-thefts As the planet bids goodbye to Lonesome George, the last of a subspecies of Galapagos tortoises, the world welcomes a new conservation-hope poster child. After a 15-month pregnancy, Ratu, a captive endangered Sumatran rhino, gave birth to a healthy male cal /latest-news/adorable-critically-endangered-baby-sumatran-rhino-born As the planet bids goodbye to Lonesome George, the last of a subspecies of Galapagos tortoises, the world welcomes a new conservation-hope poster child. After a 15-month pregnancy, Ratu, a captive endangered Sumatran rhino, gave birth to a healthy male cal 7/1/2012 1:09:31 AM /latest-news/adorable-critically-endangered-baby-sumatran-rhino-born A new male endangered calf Sumatra Rhinoceros named Andatu (L), literally meaning "gift from God", kisses his mother Ratu at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Indonesia, June 26, 2012. The two-horned Sumatran rhinoceros Ratu gave birth to Andatu on June /latest-news/endangered-sumatra-rhinoceros-gives-birth-to-calf-in-indonesia A new male endangered calf Sumatra Rhinoceros named Andatu (L), literally meaning "gift from God", kisses his mother Ratu at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, Indonesia, June 26, 2012. The two-horned Sumatran rhinoceros Ratu gave birth to Andatu on June 7/1/2012 1:08:04 AM /latest-news/endangered-sumatra-rhinoceros-gives-birth-to-calf-in-indonesia (CNN) -- Indonesia celebrated a unique birth this weekend in the form of a baby Sumatran rhino -- only the fifth known to have been born in captivity ever. /latest-news/indonesia-welcomes-rare-baby-rhino (CNN) -- Indonesia celebrated a unique birth this weekend in the form of a baby Sumatran rhino -- only the fifth known to have been born in captivity ever. 7/1/2012 1:06:47 AM /latest-news/indonesia-welcomes-rare-baby-rhino (LAMPUNG, Indonesia) - The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is pleased to announce the birth of a bouncing baby male rhino born to Ratu, a 12-year-old Sumatran rhino living at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park. /latest-news/rare-sumatran-rhino-gives-birth-at-indonesian-sanctuary(1) (LAMPUNG, Indonesia) - The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is pleased to announce the birth of a bouncing baby male rhino born to Ratu, a 12-year-old Sumatran rhino living at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park. 7/1/2012 1:05:15 AM /latest-news/rare-sumatran-rhino-gives-birth-at-indonesian-sanctuary(1) Rhinos are known for their horn, a striking characteristic on their bodies made of keratin, the same substance as human nails and hair. But because this keratin is worth more than gold, rhinos are being killed for their horn at unbelievable rates. To date, /latest-news/on-the-ground-fight-essential-to-rhino-s-future Rhinos are known for their horn, a striking characteristic on their bodies made of keratin, the same substance as human nails and hair. But because this keratin is worth more than gold, rhinos are being killed for their horn at unbelievable rates. To date, 7/1/2012 1:04:02 AM /latest-news/on-the-ground-fight-essential-to-rhino-s-future Johannesburg - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa must resign as she has failed to tackle the issue of rhino poaching, animal activists said on Tuesday. /latest-news/rhino-activists-call-for-molewa-to-quit Johannesburg - Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa must resign as she has failed to tackle the issue of rhino poaching, animal activists said on Tuesday. 7/1/2012 1:02:48 AM /latest-news/rhino-activists-call-for-molewa-to-quit JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The central African nation of Gabon will burn its government stockpiles of ivory on Wednesday against the backdrop of a surge in the killing of elephants and rhinos across the continent to meet surging Asian demand. /latest-news/http-www-chicagotribune-com-news-sns-rt-us-gabon-ivorybre85q016-20120626-0-5828000-story JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The central African nation of Gabon will burn its government stockpiles of ivory on Wednesday against the backdrop of a surge in the killing of elephants and rhinos across the continent to meet surging Asian demand. 7/1/2012 1:00:44 AM /latest-news/http-www-chicagotribune-com-news-sns-rt-us-gabon-ivorybre85q016-20120626-0-5828000-story The legal trading of rhino horn will cause even more activity within the black market, animal activists said on Tuesday. /latest-news/legal-rhino-trade-not-a-solution The legal trading of rhino horn will cause even more activity within the black market, animal activists said on Tuesday. 7/1/2012 12:58:26 AM /latest-news/legal-rhino-trade-not-a-solution JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - An Indonesian official says an endangered Sumatran rhinoceros has given birth to a male calf. It's only the fifth known to have been born in captivity. /latest-news/raw-video-rhino-gives-birth-in-capitivity JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - An Indonesian official says an endangered Sumatran rhinoceros has given birth to a male calf. It's only the fifth known to have been born in captivity. 7/1/2012 12:57:04 AM /latest-news/raw-video-rhino-gives-birth-in-capitivity CINCINNATI - A Sumatran rhino born at the Cincinnati Zoo became a father on June 23. "Andalas," who was born at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2001, was the first Sumatran rhino calf born in captivity in 112 years. His son is the first Sumatran rhino born in an /latest-news/cincinnati-zoo-rare-sumatran-rhino-becomes-father CINCINNATI - A Sumatran rhino born at the Cincinnati Zoo became a father on June 23. "Andalas," who was born at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2001, was the first Sumatran rhino calf born in captivity in 112 years. His son is the first Sumatran rhino born in an 7/1/2012 12:55:31 AM /latest-news/cincinnati-zoo-rare-sumatran-rhino-becomes-father On Saturday, June 23, hundreds of conservationists, veterinarians and rhino-lovers around the world waited for news from the deep jungles of Southeast Asia. A female Sumatran rhino living in a breeding facility in Way Kambas National Park, Sumatra, gave bi /latest-news/a-horned-little-60-pound-bundle-of-hope-for-rhinos-in-sumatra On Saturday, June 23, hundreds of conservationists, veterinarians and rhino-lovers around the world waited for news from the deep jungles of Southeast Asia. A female Sumatran rhino living in a breeding facility in Way Kambas National Park, Sumatra, gave bi 7/1/2012 /latest-news/a-horned-little-60-pound-bundle-of-hope-for-rhinos-in-sumatra Over the past few years, rhino horn has even been suggested to cure cancer. However, like most purported cure-all remedies, rhino horn does not live up to its reputation. /latest-news/the-tragedy-of-untraditional-medicine Over the past few years, rhino horn has even been suggested to cure cancer. However, like most purported cure-all remedies, rhino horn does not live up to its reputation. 7/1/2012 /latest-news/the-tragedy-of-untraditional-medicine Poaching is often referred to as a low risk/high reward crime. In the midst of one of the worst rhino poaching epidemics of all time, we need to turn the poaching risk–reward dynamic on its head. Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/make-poaching-a-hi /latest-news/make-poaching-a-high-risk-low-reward-crime Poaching is often referred to as a low risk/high reward crime. In the midst of one of the worst rhino poaching epidemics of all time, we need to turn the poaching risk–reward dynamic on its head. Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/make-poaching-a-hi 6/29/2012 12:29:42 PM /latest-news/make-poaching-a-high-risk-low-reward-crime The birth 11 years ago of a Sumatran rhinoceros at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden made international headlines and was hailed as a crucial step in saving the species from extinction. /latest-news/cincinnati-zoo-born-rhino-now-has-a-son-in-indonesia The birth 11 years ago of a Sumatran rhinoceros at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden made international headlines and was hailed as a crucial step in saving the species from extinction. 6/29/2012 12:27:56 PM /latest-news/cincinnati-zoo-born-rhino-now-has-a-son-in-indonesia It’s a boy! Sumatran rhino Ratu gave birth on Saturday, June 23rd, to a healthy male calf at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia. Source: Planetsave (http://s.tt/1gfxY) /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-sumatran-rhino-ratu-gives-birth-in-indonesia-videos It’s a boy! Sumatran rhino Ratu gave birth on Saturday, June 23rd, to a healthy male calf at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia. Source: Planetsave (http://s.tt/1gfxY) 6/29/2012 12:26:29 PM /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-sumatran-rhino-ratu-gives-birth-in-indonesia-videos Pretoria — The Department of Environmental Affairs says it welcomes the approval by the Council of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of funding to the tune of R25 million aimed at strengthening the current wildlife forensic capabilities in South Africa /latest-news/south-africa-r25-million-funding-to-fight-wildlife-crime Pretoria — The Department of Environmental Affairs says it welcomes the approval by the Council of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) of funding to the tune of R25 million aimed at strengthening the current wildlife forensic capabilities in South Africa 6/29/2012 12:25:05 PM /latest-news/south-africa-r25-million-funding-to-fight-wildlife-crime Indonesia welcomes birth of baby rhino Updated: 04:49, Tuesday June 26, 2012 In what is only the fourth birth of a Sumatran Rhino in captivity in over a century, Indonesia has welcomed a brand new male baby Rhino to its Way Kambas National Park. /latest-news/indonesia-welcomes-birth-of-baby-rhino Indonesia welcomes birth of baby rhino Updated: 04:49, Tuesday June 26, 2012 In what is only the fourth birth of a Sumatran Rhino in captivity in over a century, Indonesia has welcomed a brand new male baby Rhino to its Way Kambas National Park. 6/26/2012 /latest-news/indonesia-welcomes-birth-of-baby-rhino A highly endangered Sumatran rhinoceros gave birth to a calf in western Indonesia over the weekend, a forestry official said. It is only the fifth known birth in captivity for the species in 123 years. Read more: http://www.3news.co.nz/Endangered-Sumatr /latest-news/endangered-sumatran-rhino-gives-birth A highly endangered Sumatran rhinoceros gave birth to a calf in western Indonesia over the weekend, a forestry official said. It is only the fifth known birth in captivity for the species in 123 years. Read more: http://www.3news.co.nz/Endangered-Sumatr 6/25/2012 /latest-news/endangered-sumatran-rhino-gives-birth JAKARTA: A highly endangered Sumatran rhinoceros gave birth to a calf on Saturday in western Indonesia, a forestry official said. It is only the fifth known birth in captivity for the species in 123 years. The mother, Ratu (in pic), delivered the male calf /latest-news/lastnight-world-endangered-sumatran-rhino-gives-birth-in-indonesia-world-news-today JAKARTA: A highly endangered Sumatran rhinoceros gave birth to a calf on Saturday in western Indonesia, a forestry official said. It is only the fifth known birth in captivity for the species in 123 years. The mother, Ratu (in pic), delivered the male calf 6/25/2012 /latest-news/lastnight-world-endangered-sumatran-rhino-gives-birth-in-indonesia-world-news-today Jakarta - A critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros was born on Saturday at an Indonesian sanctuary, only the fourth birth in captivity in more than a century, boosting survival hopes for the species, say conservationists. /latest-news/endangered-rhino-gives-birth Jakarta - A critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros was born on Saturday at an Indonesian sanctuary, only the fourth birth in captivity in more than a century, boosting survival hopes for the species, say conservationists. 6/25/2012 /latest-news/endangered-rhino-gives-birth he International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is pleased to announce the birth of a bouncing baby male rhino born to Ratu, a twelve-year-old Sumatran rhino living at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park. The calf was born on June /latest-news/rare-sumatran-rhino-gives-birth-at-indonesian-sanctuary he International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is pleased to announce the birth of a bouncing baby male rhino born to Ratu, a twelve-year-old Sumatran rhino living at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park. The calf was born on June 6/24/2012 9:41:28 PM /latest-news/rare-sumatran-rhino-gives-birth-at-indonesian-sanctuary The Indonesian government announced on Sunday that a Sumatran rhino had given birth in captivity, making it one of only four births of its kind in the past century, conservationists said. /latest-news/indonesia-reports-rare-sumatran-rhino-birth-giving-hope The Indonesian government announced on Sunday that a Sumatran rhino had given birth in captivity, making it one of only four births of its kind in the past century, conservationists said. 6/24/2012 /latest-news/indonesia-reports-rare-sumatran-rhino-birth-giving-hope KATHMANDU: Police have rounded up four rackets of wildlife traders with as many rhino horns in the Kathmandu Valley in course of two months. As part of their crackdown on traders and smugglers of body parts of endangered wild animals, plainclothes police p /latest-news/9-rhino-horn-traders-held-in-two-months KATHMANDU: Police have rounded up four rackets of wildlife traders with as many rhino horns in the Kathmandu Valley in course of two months. As part of their crackdown on traders and smugglers of body parts of endangered wild animals, plainclothes police p 6/24/2012 /latest-news/9-rhino-horn-traders-held-in-two-months International Team preparing for birth of baby rhino in Indonesia MEDIA NOTE: PHOTOS AND VIDEO ARE AVAILABLE IRF Executive Director Available for Interview Today Lampung, Indonesia – The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is anticipating a monumen /latest-news/conservationists-await-rare-sumatran-rhino-birth International Team preparing for birth of baby rhino in Indonesia MEDIA NOTE: PHOTOS AND VIDEO ARE AVAILABLE IRF Executive Director Available for Interview Today Lampung, Indonesia – The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is anticipating a monumen 6/22/2012 4:23:18 PM /latest-news/conservationists-await-rare-sumatran-rhino-birth Moshi — The British High Commissioner to Tanzania, Ms Diane Corner, has handed over three black rhinos to the Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador Khamis Kagasheki. /latest-news/tanzania-british-envoy-hands-over-black-rhinos-to-tanzania Moshi — The British High Commissioner to Tanzania, Ms Diane Corner, has handed over three black rhinos to the Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador Khamis Kagasheki. 6/20/2012 /latest-news/tanzania-british-envoy-hands-over-black-rhinos-to-tanzania Rhinos may not be the cutest animals in the world, but their plight undoubtedly deserves attention. Several species of rhinoceros, including the Sumatran, black and Javan rhinos are all listed as critically endangered. In fact, only an estimated 40-60 Java /latest-news/rhino-pictures-endangered-species-overload Rhinos may not be the cutest animals in the world, but their plight undoubtedly deserves attention. Several species of rhinoceros, including the Sumatran, black and Javan rhinos are all listed as critically endangered. In fact, only an estimated 40-60 Java 6/15/2012 /latest-news/rhino-pictures-endangered-species-overload South Africa has lost 245 rhinos to illegal hunting activities since the beginning of the year, the department of environmental affairs says. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-figures-rise-to-245 South Africa has lost 245 rhinos to illegal hunting activities since the beginning of the year, the department of environmental affairs says. 6/13/2012 /latest-news/rhino-poaching-figures-rise-to-245 WITH the motto “It’s our duty as Africans to be the voice of all living things” young South Africans are taking a stand against rhino poaching. /latest-news/these-young-people-care-about-our-rhinos WITH the motto “It’s our duty as Africans to be the voice of all living things” young South Africans are taking a stand against rhino poaching. 6/12/2012 /latest-news/these-young-people-care-about-our-rhinos The Chinese government and the major online sellers in China have agreed to work together to crack down on the menace of online selling of endangered species. 15 of the major e-commerce businesses have agreed to monitor for adverts of endangered species. /latest-news/china-cracks-down-on-online-wildlife-trading The Chinese government and the major online sellers in China have agreed to work together to crack down on the menace of online selling of endangered species. 15 of the major e-commerce businesses have agreed to monitor for adverts of endangered species. 6/11/2012 /latest-news/china-cracks-down-on-online-wildlife-trading Hello all! It’s that time of year again! The International Rhino Keeper Association (IRKA) & the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) are creating another Rhino Conservation Calendar. The 2012 Rhino Conservation Calendar was a huge success, raising $9,6 /latest-news/irka-rhino-photo-calendar-contest Hello all! It’s that time of year again! The International Rhino Keeper Association (IRKA) & the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) are creating another Rhino Conservation Calendar. The 2012 Rhino Conservation Calendar was a huge success, raising $9,6 6/10/2012 /latest-news/irka-rhino-photo-calendar-contest Origin Nightclub is hosting the Give It Horns fund-raising party tomorrow to help raise awareness of one of Africa’s Big Five. Some of Durban’s best DJs will donate their time to play for the worthy cause. /latest-news/deckmasters-unite-to-help-save-rhinoes Origin Nightclub is hosting the Give It Horns fund-raising party tomorrow to help raise awareness of one of Africa’s Big Five. Some of Durban’s best DJs will donate their time to play for the worthy cause. 6/10/2012 /latest-news/deckmasters-unite-to-help-save-rhinoes The 2012 Rhino Charge in Il Ngwesi, Laikipia North District last week raised Sh84,627,119.33. This was Sh7.3million more than last year’s figure of Sh77.3 million. The event was won by Terry Childs (Braeburn Seven Squared) in car 49 with a distance of 47.6 /latest-news/2012-rhino-charge-raises-over-sh84-million The 2012 Rhino Charge in Il Ngwesi, Laikipia North District last week raised Sh84,627,119.33. This was Sh7.3million more than last year’s figure of Sh77.3 million. The event was won by Terry Childs (Braeburn Seven Squared) in car 49 with a distance of 47.6 6/10/2012 /latest-news/2012-rhino-charge-raises-over-sh84-million This week, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia declared June 5th, 2012, as the beginning of the International Year of the Rhino. Indonesia is home to Critically Endangered Javan and Sumatran rhinos. Source: Planetsave (http://s.tt/1dKQY) /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-2012-declared-year-of-the-rhino-more This week, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia declared June 5th, 2012, as the beginning of the International Year of the Rhino. Indonesia is home to Critically Endangered Javan and Sumatran rhinos. Source: Planetsave (http://s.tt/1dKQY) 6/10/2012 /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-2012-declared-year-of-the-rhino-more Tiffany & Co is not just about beautiful jewellery; it is very much a socially responsible company. Since it began in 1837 it has been guided by the belief that a successful company has a responsibility to the greater community. In 2000 the Tiffany & Co. F /latest-news/tiffany-s-is-not-just-about-diamonds-it-s-about-being-a-socially-responsible-company Tiffany & Co is not just about beautiful jewellery; it is very much a socially responsible company. Since it began in 1837 it has been guided by the belief that a successful company has a responsibility to the greater community. In 2000 the Tiffany & Co. F 6/10/2012 /latest-news/tiffany-s-is-not-just-about-diamonds-it-s-about-being-a-socially-responsible-company Trekking through deep mud and sawgrass we find a stinking wallow. The elite rangers, dressed completely in black despite the tropical heat, mark the site with the GPS unit, measure the mucky puddle's depth, and move on. This is the first sign of one of t /latest-news/the-rarest-rhino-s-last-stand Trekking through deep mud and sawgrass we find a stinking wallow. The elite rangers, dressed completely in black despite the tropical heat, mark the site with the GPS unit, measure the mucky puddle's depth, and move on. This is the first sign of one of t 6/10/2012 /latest-news/the-rarest-rhino-s-last-stand Indonesia has declared an international rhino “emergency” and urged SA and all rhino nations to join a global effort to prevent their extinction within the lifetime of the current human generation. /latest-news/global-fight-for-rhino-stepped-up Indonesia has declared an international rhino “emergency” and urged SA and all rhino nations to join a global effort to prevent their extinction within the lifetime of the current human generation. 6/10/2012 /latest-news/global-fight-for-rhino-stepped-up Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday declared 2012 International Rhino Year and called for increased efforts to save critically endangered rhino species before it is too late. Several countries are supporting the rhino year. /latest-news/indonesian-president-calls-for-increased-efforts-to-save-rhinos(1) Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday declared 2012 International Rhino Year and called for increased efforts to save critically endangered rhino species before it is too late. Several countries are supporting the rhino year. 6/9/2012 3:34:27 PM /latest-news/indonesian-president-calls-for-increased-efforts-to-save-rhinos(1) LAWYERS for suspected rhino poaching kingpin Chumlong Lemtongthai will today ask for the case against him, and his four co-accused, to be thrown out of court on the grounds that a postponement of several months would be unreasonable. /latest-news/rhino-horn-syndicate-accused-wins-a-round LAWYERS for suspected rhino poaching kingpin Chumlong Lemtongthai will today ask for the case against him, and his four co-accused, to be thrown out of court on the grounds that a postponement of several months would be unreasonable. 6/9/2012 3:33:37 PM /latest-news/rhino-horn-syndicate-accused-wins-a-round Mavuso Msimang recalls it was the “theatre of the absurd” as he listened to the proposals to export live rhino to China and Vietnam to stem poaching and to start a domestic trade in rhino horn. /latest-news/227-rhino-dead-this-year-and-counting Mavuso Msimang recalls it was the “theatre of the absurd” as he listened to the proposals to export live rhino to China and Vietnam to stem poaching and to start a domestic trade in rhino horn. 6/9/2012 3:29:41 PM /latest-news/227-rhino-dead-this-year-and-counting Two rhinos, a mother and a four month old calf were on Saturday last week killed by poachers in Gwayi conservancy in Matabeleland North. /latest-news/two-rhinos-killed-in-gwayi-conservancy Two rhinos, a mother and a four month old calf were on Saturday last week killed by poachers in Gwayi conservancy in Matabeleland North. 6/9/2012 3:28:35 PM /latest-news/two-rhinos-killed-in-gwayi-conservancy Mozambican police have arrested a Vietnamese man at the main airport in Maputo as he tried to smuggle rhino horns out of the country, a spokesperson said on Thursday. /latest-news/moz-arrests-vietnamese-rhino-horn-smuggler Mozambican police have arrested a Vietnamese man at the main airport in Maputo as he tried to smuggle rhino horns out of the country, a spokesperson said on Thursday. 6/9/2012 3:27:42 PM /latest-news/moz-arrests-vietnamese-rhino-horn-smuggler Lakhimpur: For the first time in the country, rhinoceros in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve now have unique identity numbers, to keep a close watch over the movements. /latest-news/rhinoceros-in-dudhwa-tiger-reserve-get-unique-id Lakhimpur: For the first time in the country, rhinoceros in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve now have unique identity numbers, to keep a close watch over the movements. 6/9/2012 3:24:28 PM /latest-news/rhinoceros-in-dudhwa-tiger-reserve-get-unique-id The project is the result of a collaboration between Birmingham City Council, Birmingham LGBT and other partners. /latest-news/new-rhino-art-unveiled-in-birmingham The project is the result of a collaboration between Birmingham City Council, Birmingham LGBT and other partners. 6/9/2012 3:21:27 PM /latest-news/new-rhino-art-unveiled-in-birmingham KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Meshack Radebe has pledged more than R5 million towards the conservation of biodiversity in the province and the war against rhino poaching. /latest-news/r5m-pledged-towards-saving-rhino-biodiversity KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Meshack Radebe has pledged more than R5 million towards the conservation of biodiversity in the province and the war against rhino poaching. 6/9/2012 3:20:01 PM /latest-news/r5m-pledged-towards-saving-rhino-biodiversity President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia has declared that 2012 is the International Year of the Rhino in order to raise awareness of the threats facing the species. The campaign was launched on 5th June following a request by the International Unio /latest-news/2012-is-the-international-year-of-the-rhino President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia has declared that 2012 is the International Year of the Rhino in order to raise awareness of the threats facing the species. The campaign was launched on 5th June following a request by the International Unio 6/9/2012 3:18:06 PM /latest-news/2012-is-the-international-year-of-the-rhino Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday declared 2012 International Rhino Year and called for increased efforts to save critically endangered rhino species before it is too late. Several countries are supporting the rhino year. /latest-news/indonesian-president-calls-for-increased-efforts-to-save-rhinos Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday declared 2012 International Rhino Year and called for increased efforts to save critically endangered rhino species before it is too late. Several countries are supporting the rhino year. 6/9/2012 3:16:50 PM /latest-news/indonesian-president-calls-for-increased-efforts-to-save-rhinos Increasing alarm for the fate of the two rarest rhinoceros species, and growing concern over the increased illegal hunting of rhinos and demand for rhino horn affecting all five species, has prompted President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia to decla /latest-news/2012-marks-the-start-of-the-international-year-of-the-rhino Increasing alarm for the fate of the two rarest rhinoceros species, and growing concern over the increased illegal hunting of rhinos and demand for rhino horn affecting all five species, has prompted President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia to decla 6/9/2012 3:15:28 PM /latest-news/2012-marks-the-start-of-the-international-year-of-the-rhino We have probably had 160000 rhinos slaughtered in Africa over the past 50 years. This equates to an average of 3200 rhino a year. One of the major contributing factors was almost certainly that the local populations were never on the side of the rhino. /latest-news/new-view-of-rhino We have probably had 160000 rhinos slaughtered in Africa over the past 50 years. This equates to an average of 3200 rhino a year. One of the major contributing factors was almost certainly that the local populations were never on the side of the rhino. 6/9/2012 3:14:21 PM /latest-news/new-view-of-rhino The alarmingly low numbers of rhinoceroses left in the world prompted Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to declare 2012 International Rhino Year during World Environment Day in Jakarta on Tuesday. /latest-news/year-of-the-rhino-aims-to-save-the-last-of-the-species The alarmingly low numbers of rhinoceroses left in the world prompted Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to declare 2012 International Rhino Year during World Environment Day in Jakarta on Tuesday. 6/7/2012 /latest-news/year-of-the-rhino-aims-to-save-the-last-of-the-species A rhino-killing attempt has been thwarted in India’s Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary, thanks to a joint team of forest guards and police. India’s Business Standard reports that a four-member gang accessed the Diplung forest range to kill rhinos in the wee m /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-three-rhino-killers-arrested-in-india-more A rhino-killing attempt has been thwarted in India’s Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary, thanks to a joint team of forest guards and police. India’s Business Standard reports that a four-member gang accessed the Diplung forest range to kill rhinos in the wee m 6/6/2012 12:37:13 AM /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-three-rhino-killers-arrested-in-india-more GUWAHATI: The Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), an influential literary body, has said that the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) should take steps to ensure poaching is stopped in Manas National Park, which regained Unesco's World Heritage Site status last year /latest-news/bodoland-territorial-council-should-take-steps-to-protect-manas-national-parks-s-rhinos-bodo-sahitya-sabha GUWAHATI: The Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), an influential literary body, has said that the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) should take steps to ensure poaching is stopped in Manas National Park, which regained Unesco's World Heritage Site status last year 6/6/2012 12:34:53 AM /latest-news/bodoland-territorial-council-should-take-steps-to-protect-manas-national-parks-s-rhinos-bodo-sahitya-sabha DENVER — The Denver Zoo has opened its new $50 million exhibit for Asian elephants, Malayan tapirs and greater one-horned rhinos to the public. /latest-news/denver-zoo-opens-50-million-10-acre-elephant-rhino-tapir-exhibit DENVER — The Denver Zoo has opened its new $50 million exhibit for Asian elephants, Malayan tapirs and greater one-horned rhinos to the public. 6/6/2012 12:33:47 AM /latest-news/denver-zoo-opens-50-million-10-acre-elephant-rhino-tapir-exhibit The KwaZulu-Natal government has announced “drastic preventative measures” to battle rhino poaching which will cost the province R27 million in the 2012/13 financial year. /latest-news/r27m-for-drastic-rhino-protection The KwaZulu-Natal government has announced “drastic preventative measures” to battle rhino poaching which will cost the province R27 million in the 2012/13 financial year. 6/6/2012 /latest-news/r27m-for-drastic-rhino-protection Increasing alarm for the fate of the two rarest rhinoceros species, and growing concern over the increased illegal hunting of rhinos and demand for rhino horn affecting all five species, has prompted President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia to decla /latest-news/javan-rhinos-in-critical-state-as-international-year-of-the-rhino-begins Increasing alarm for the fate of the two rarest rhinoceros species, and growing concern over the increased illegal hunting of rhinos and demand for rhino horn affecting all five species, has prompted President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia to decla 6/5/2012 6:15:16 PM /latest-news/javan-rhinos-in-critical-state-as-international-year-of-the-rhino-begins BIRMINGHAM’s famous Rhinestone Rhino will be officially unveiled on top of an office block at the heart of the city’s gay village. Read More http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2012/05/29/birmingham-s-rhinestone-rhino-to-be-unveiled-on-friday /latest-news/birmingham-s-rhinestone-rhino-to-be-unveiled-on-friday BIRMINGHAM’s famous Rhinestone Rhino will be officially unveiled on top of an office block at the heart of the city’s gay village. Read More http://www.birminghammail.net/news/top-stories/2012/05/29/birmingham-s-rhinestone-rhino-to-be-unveiled-on-friday 6/5/2012 1:38:55 AM /latest-news/birmingham-s-rhinestone-rhino-to-be-unveiled-on-friday The continued escalation in rhino poaching is a microcosm of the conservation crisis staring South Africa in the face a leading environmental NGO has warned. /latest-news/south-africa-s-conservation-in-crisis-says-ewt The continued escalation in rhino poaching is a microcosm of the conservation crisis staring South Africa in the face a leading environmental NGO has warned. 6/5/2012 1:37:03 AM /latest-news/south-africa-s-conservation-in-crisis-says-ewt Bloemfontein - South Africa has lost 227 rhinos to illegal hunting activities since the beginning of the year, the department of environmental affairs said on Monday. /latest-news/227-rhino-killed-so-far-in-2012 Bloemfontein - South Africa has lost 227 rhinos to illegal hunting activities since the beginning of the year, the department of environmental affairs said on Monday. 6/5/2012 1:35:20 AM /latest-news/227-rhino-killed-so-far-in-2012 Since the beginning of the year, 220 rhinos have been poached in South Africa, with KwaZulu-Natal being one of the hardest-hit provinces. /latest-news/kzn-hard-hit-with-rhino-poaching Since the beginning of the year, 220 rhinos have been poached in South Africa, with KwaZulu-Natal being one of the hardest-hit provinces. 6/5/2012 1:34:02 AM /latest-news/kzn-hard-hit-with-rhino-poaching When we talk of conserving an animal species what do we actually mean? We are likely to have in mind a vision of a rhinoceros (or any other species, for that matter) being given the opportunity to pursue its natural way of life in its native environment, p /latest-news/farming-endangered-species-to-save-them-extinction-by-another-means When we talk of conserving an animal species what do we actually mean? We are likely to have in mind a vision of a rhinoceros (or any other species, for that matter) being given the opportunity to pursue its natural way of life in its native environment, p 6/5/2012 1:32:32 AM /latest-news/farming-endangered-species-to-save-them-extinction-by-another-means SA has lost 227 rhinos to illegal hunting activities since the beginning of the year, says the Department of Environmental Affairs. /latest-news/227-rhinos-slaughtered-in-sa-and-148-people-arrested SA has lost 227 rhinos to illegal hunting activities since the beginning of the year, says the Department of Environmental Affairs. 6/5/2012 1:31:27 AM /latest-news/227-rhinos-slaughtered-in-sa-and-148-people-arrested Since the beginning of the year, 220 rhinos have been poached in South Africa, with KwaZulu-Natal being one of the hardest-hit provinces. /latest-news/over-200-rhinos-poached-this-year-in-sa Since the beginning of the year, 220 rhinos have been poached in South Africa, with KwaZulu-Natal being one of the hardest-hit provinces. 6/5/2012 1:30:16 AM /latest-news/over-200-rhinos-poached-this-year-in-sa The world's rhinos are in crisis. Demand for rhino horn in the Far East has escalated in recent years to the point that a kilo of powdered horn is now reported to be selling for as much as US$65,000 on the black markets in Vietnam and China. /latest-news/rhinos-in-crisis-and-why-the-market-won-t-save-them The world's rhinos are in crisis. Demand for rhino horn in the Far East has escalated in recent years to the point that a kilo of powdered horn is now reported to be selling for as much as US$65,000 on the black markets in Vietnam and China. 6/5/2012 1:28:06 AM /latest-news/rhinos-in-crisis-and-why-the-market-won-t-save-them KWEKWE Zimbabwes largest black rhino sanctuary, the Midlands Black Rhino Conservancy, faces imminent collapse following an invasion by illegal gold panners. /latest-news/panners-invade-rhino-sanctuary KWEKWE Zimbabwes largest black rhino sanctuary, the Midlands Black Rhino Conservancy, faces imminent collapse following an invasion by illegal gold panners. 6/5/2012 1:27:00 AM /latest-news/panners-invade-rhino-sanctuary In 2010, Assam had set a trend by giving forest officials the licence to fire on poachers without fear of criminal proceedings. And Maharashtra, says Assam’s Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain, had taken copies of the Assam provisions for framing its new mea /latest-news/assam-has-such-a-law-difference-is-rhino-poachers-carry-firearms In 2010, Assam had set a trend by giving forest officials the licence to fire on poachers without fear of criminal proceedings. And Maharashtra, says Assam’s Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain, had taken copies of the Assam provisions for framing its new mea 6/5/2012 1:24:42 AM /latest-news/assam-has-such-a-law-difference-is-rhino-poachers-carry-firearms Cape Town — South African soldiers, posted on the SA-Mozambican border to conduct border security patrols, seized 22 poachers and confiscated 19 hunting rifles and AK-47s between April last year and March this year. /latest-news/south-africa-govt-makes-some-strides-in-fight-against-poaching Cape Town — South African soldiers, posted on the SA-Mozambican border to conduct border security patrols, seized 22 poachers and confiscated 19 hunting rifles and AK-47s between April last year and March this year. 5/17/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-govt-makes-some-strides-in-fight-against-poaching Pretoria — The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of the year has risen to 210, the Department of Environmental Affairs said. /latest-news/south-africa-number-of-rhinos-poached-rises-to-210 Pretoria — The number of rhinos poached in South Africa since the beginning of the year has risen to 210, the Department of Environmental Affairs said. 5/8/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-number-of-rhinos-poached-rises-to-210 Pretoria — Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says the fight against rhino poaching requires joint initiatives from all South Africans. /latest-news/south-africa-fight-against-rhino-poaching-requires-joint-initiatives Pretoria — Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says the fight against rhino poaching requires joint initiatives from all South Africans. 5/2/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-fight-against-rhino-poaching-requires-joint-initiatives Decades of conservation efforts to save rhinos are coming undone, as surging demand for their horns in Asian traditional medicine has spawned a vast criminal trade powered by poaching. /latest-news/africa-s-last-rhinos-threatened-by-poaching Decades of conservation efforts to save rhinos are coming undone, as surging demand for their horns in Asian traditional medicine has spawned a vast criminal trade powered by poaching. 5/2/2012 /latest-news/africa-s-last-rhinos-threatened-by-poaching Jakarta – The only remaining population of Javan rhinos will be better safeguarded following the quadrupling of video camera traps to monitor the critically endangered animals in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia /latest-news/javan-rhinos-now-safer-under-closer-scrutiny Jakarta – The only remaining population of Javan rhinos will be better safeguarded following the quadrupling of video camera traps to monitor the critically endangered animals in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia 5/1/2012 /latest-news/javan-rhinos-now-safer-under-closer-scrutiny A project to build a central DNA profile database for rhinos across Africa has seen 380 arrests and 25 prison sentences. The project is being run at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Veterinary Science's Onderstepoort facility. /latest-news/rhino-dna-project-sees-arrests A project to build a central DNA profile database for rhinos across Africa has seen 380 arrests and 25 prison sentences. The project is being run at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Veterinary Science's Onderstepoort facility. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-dna-project-sees-arrests A community-owned black rhino in northern KwaZulu-Natal has had its horn horrifically removed by poachers and the loss has “enraged” King Goodwill Zwelithini and local leaders. /latest-news/rhino-killing-enrages-king A community-owned black rhino in northern KwaZulu-Natal has had its horn horrifically removed by poachers and the loss has “enraged” King Goodwill Zwelithini and local leaders. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-killing-enrages-king Lewa, the wildlife conservancy where Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton, became the latest victim of the poaching wave that is blighting Kenya when one of its rare black rhinos was killed last week. /latest-news/rhino-poached-at-refuge-where-prince-william-proposed Lewa, the wildlife conservancy where Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton, became the latest victim of the poaching wave that is blighting Kenya when one of its rare black rhinos was killed last week. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-poached-at-refuge-where-prince-william-proposed Lewa, the wildlife conservancy where Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton, became the latest victim of the poaching wave that is blighting Kenya when one of its rare black rhinos was killed last week. /latest-news/rhino-poached-at-refuge-where-prince-william-proposed(1) Lewa, the wildlife conservancy where Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton, became the latest victim of the poaching wave that is blighting Kenya when one of its rare black rhinos was killed last week. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-poached-at-refuge-where-prince-william-proposed(1) South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs has reportedly updated the number of rhinos killed in the country this year to 181. /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-death-toll-rises-to-181-in-south-africa-more South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs has reportedly updated the number of rhinos killed in the country this year to 181. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-death-toll-rises-to-181-in-south-africa-more Jayanta Mout, Tezpur (Apr 17): Police on Tuesday recovered a rhino horn estimated to be worth Rs 35 lakh at Auniati village under Gogamukh police station in Dhemaji district. Weighing one kilogram, the horn has now been kept at the Gogamukh police station. /latest-news/police-recover-rhino-horn-in-dhemaji Jayanta Mout, Tezpur (Apr 17): Police on Tuesday recovered a rhino horn estimated to be worth Rs 35 lakh at Auniati village under Gogamukh police station in Dhemaji district. Weighing one kilogram, the horn has now been kept at the Gogamukh police station. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/police-recover-rhino-horn-in-dhemaji Professional hunters will only be allowed to hunt and export a single rhino horn for trophy purposes once a year, the water and environmental affairs department has announced. Department spokesperson Albi Modise said the aim was to reduce the abuse of h /latest-news/rhino-clampdown-on-trophy-horns Professional hunters will only be allowed to hunt and export a single rhino horn for trophy purposes once a year, the water and environmental affairs department has announced. Department spokesperson Albi Modise said the aim was to reduce the abuse of h 5/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-clampdown-on-trophy-horns The decline in rhino numbers is a direct result of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species’ (Cites) ban on rhino horn trade, according to Dr Herman Els, manager of Hunting and Conservation at the SA Hunters and Game Conservation Associa /latest-news/game-industry-wants-legal-rhino-horn-trade The decline in rhino numbers is a direct result of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species’ (Cites) ban on rhino horn trade, according to Dr Herman Els, manager of Hunting and Conservation at the SA Hunters and Game Conservation Associa 5/1/2012 /latest-news/game-industry-wants-legal-rhino-horn-trade Conservation group Unite Against Poaching has applauded President Jacob Zuma for highlighting the scourge of rhino poaching in South Africa. /latest-news/pro-rhino-group-hails-zuma Conservation group Unite Against Poaching has applauded President Jacob Zuma for highlighting the scourge of rhino poaching in South Africa. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/pro-rhino-group-hails-zuma A decade ago South Africa had more than 20,000 rhinos and was losing about 15 each year to poachers. But in the last few years South Africa has seen an alarming increase in the number of rhino killed by poachers. Last year, 448 rhinos were poached in So /latest-news/rhino-farming-a-way-to-stem-poaching A decade ago South Africa had more than 20,000 rhinos and was losing about 15 each year to poachers. But in the last few years South Africa has seen an alarming increase in the number of rhino killed by poachers. Last year, 448 rhinos were poached in So 5/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-farming-a-way-to-stem-poaching The names of four senior Zanu (PF) officials repeatedly resurface in rumours about rhino poaching, according to United States diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks. /latest-news/rhino-poaching-ministers-fingered The names of four senior Zanu (PF) officials repeatedly resurface in rumours about rhino poaching, according to United States diplomatic cables released by Wikileaks. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-poaching-ministers-fingered Brooklyn, New York (VICE) -- Two men stand in the yard of a Nepalese jail, facing the camera. One looks straight into the lens while the other looks away. They are on trial for poaching and could be sharing a cell for the next 20 years if convicted. Patric /latest-news/photographer-documents-trafficking-of-endangered-animals-in-asia Brooklyn, New York (VICE) -- Two men stand in the yard of a Nepalese jail, facing the camera. One looks straight into the lens while the other looks away. They are on trial for poaching and could be sharing a cell for the next 20 years if convicted. Patric 5/1/2012 /latest-news/photographer-documents-trafficking-of-endangered-animals-in-asia We're not yet half way through 2012 and already almost 150 rhino carcasses have been discovered in South Africa. Shocking news indeed, and at this rate we are likely to see similar, or even greater numbers lost than last year - which at a total of 443 rhin /latest-news/travel-consultants-shed-clothes-to-support-the-rhinos We're not yet half way through 2012 and already almost 150 rhino carcasses have been discovered in South Africa. Shocking news indeed, and at this rate we are likely to see similar, or even greater numbers lost than last year - which at a total of 443 rhin 5/1/2012 /latest-news/travel-consultants-shed-clothes-to-support-the-rhinos The country tightened rules on hunts and will use microchips and DNA profiling to counter a poaching bloodbath that has killed 171 animals this year. /latest-news/south-africa-rhinos-to-get-microchipped-hunt-rules-tightened The country tightened rules on hunts and will use microchips and DNA profiling to counter a poaching bloodbath that has killed 171 animals this year. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-rhinos-to-get-microchipped-hunt-rules-tightened KATHMANDU: The Central Investigation Bureau of the Nepal Police on Monday arrested Bal Bahadur Rana(65) for evading taxes. Rana had been absconding after the Kathmandu District Court, on June 6, 2011, imposed on him a fine of Rs 8,52,595. Rana’s Lumbini Ov /latest-news/tax-evader-arrested KATHMANDU: The Central Investigation Bureau of the Nepal Police on Monday arrested Bal Bahadur Rana(65) for evading taxes. Rana had been absconding after the Kathmandu District Court, on June 6, 2011, imposed on him a fine of Rs 8,52,595. Rana’s Lumbini Ov 5/1/2012 /latest-news/tax-evader-arrested The World Wide Fund and International Rhino Foundation have placed 120 additional video cameras to capture images of endangered Javan rhinos in Ujung Kulon National Park, the animal’s original habitat, in Banten. /latest-news/cameras-used-to-help-save-endangered-javan-rhino The World Wide Fund and International Rhino Foundation have placed 120 additional video cameras to capture images of endangered Javan rhinos in Ujung Kulon National Park, the animal’s original habitat, in Banten. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/cameras-used-to-help-save-endangered-javan-rhino Pretoria — A total of 171 rhinos have been killed between January and April this year, the Department of Environmental Affairs has announced. /latest-news/south-africa-govt-concerned-by-rhino-poaching-figures(1) Pretoria — A total of 171 rhinos have been killed between January and April this year, the Department of Environmental Affairs has announced. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-govt-concerned-by-rhino-poaching-figures(1) The letter by a seven-year-old girl, appealing to President Jacob Zuma to "save our rhinos", has touched the heart of South Africa' s first citizen. /latest-news/little-girl-s-plea-over-rhinos-prompts-president-to-reply The letter by a seven-year-old girl, appealing to President Jacob Zuma to "save our rhinos", has touched the heart of South Africa' s first citizen. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/little-girl-s-plea-over-rhinos-prompts-president-to-reply Five suspected poachers were gunned down at dawn on Saturday by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers in Chepareria, West Pokot County. /latest-news/kenya-kws-rangers-kill-five-suspected-poachers Five suspected poachers were gunned down at dawn on Saturday by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers in Chepareria, West Pokot County. 5/1/2012 /latest-news/kenya-kws-rangers-kill-five-suspected-poachers Windhoek — Wildlife crime prevention, law enforcement and human-wildlife conflict are among the top priorities of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) for the 2012/2013 financial year. /latest-news/namibia-met-to-focus-on-wildlife-crime-prevention Windhoek — Wildlife crime prevention, law enforcement and human-wildlife conflict are among the top priorities of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) for the 2012/2013 financial year. 4/16/2012 /latest-news/namibia-met-to-focus-on-wildlife-crime-prevention Skukuza — Professional hunters will only be allowed to hunt and export a single rhino horn for trophy purposes once a year, the Water and Environmental Affairs Department has announced. /latest-news/south-africa-hunters-to-only-export-one-trophy-horn-per-year Skukuza — Professional hunters will only be allowed to hunt and export a single rhino horn for trophy purposes once a year, the Water and Environmental Affairs Department has announced. 4/16/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-hunters-to-only-export-one-trophy-horn-per-year Pretoria — A total of 171 rhinos have been killed between January and April this year, the Department of Environmental Affairs has announced. /latest-news/south-africa-govt-concerned-by-rhino-poaching-figures Pretoria — A total of 171 rhinos have been killed between January and April this year, the Department of Environmental Affairs has announced. 4/15/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-govt-concerned-by-rhino-poaching-figures A total of 171 rhinos have been poached between January and April this year, the environmental affairs department said on Friday. /latest-news/war-on-rhinos-171-killed-in-sa A total of 171 rhinos have been poached between January and April this year, the environmental affairs department said on Friday. 4/13/2012 /latest-news/war-on-rhinos-171-killed-in-sa An advert featuring a giant panda bear with a bleeding, hacked-off nose has been produced by a local advertising agency as part of an international campaign to curb the slaughter of Africa’s rhinos. /latest-news/would-you-do-this-to-a-panda An advert featuring a giant panda bear with a bleeding, hacked-off nose has been produced by a local advertising agency as part of an international campaign to curb the slaughter of Africa’s rhinos. 4/13/2012 /latest-news/would-you-do-this-to-a-panda I have been utterly sickened recently by grisly images of the hideous brutality of rhino poaching. These wonderful, ancient animals are already on the brink of extinction and the burgeoning trade in rhino horn in Vietnam and China is set to wipe out fore /latest-news/poetry-for-the-rhino-would-you-contribute I have been utterly sickened recently by grisly images of the hideous brutality of rhino poaching. These wonderful, ancient animals are already on the brink of extinction and the burgeoning trade in rhino horn in Vietnam and China is set to wipe out fore 4/13/2012 /latest-news/poetry-for-the-rhino-would-you-contribute KOTA KINABALU - Sabah wildlife officials are on the lookout for more rhinos to take part in an ongoing breeding programme of the highly endangered animals. /latest-news/wanted-rhinos-for-breeding KOTA KINABALU - Sabah wildlife officials are on the lookout for more rhinos to take part in an ongoing breeding programme of the highly endangered animals. 4/12/2012 /latest-news/wanted-rhinos-for-breeding In late February, four South Africa National Parks officials were arrested for involvement in rhino poaching. Only a few days later, dehorned rhinos in a private reserve were butchered for just a stub of horn. It's a growing problem in the region, as ea /latest-news/desperate-measures-to-quell-rhino-crisis In late February, four South Africa National Parks officials were arrested for involvement in rhino poaching. Only a few days later, dehorned rhinos in a private reserve were butchered for just a stub of horn. It's a growing problem in the region, as ea 4/12/2012 /latest-news/desperate-measures-to-quell-rhino-crisis Four rhinos have been poached and dehorned in three different incidents in the past week. /latest-news/alarming-cases-of-rhino-poaching-in-lewa-nakuru Four rhinos have been poached and dehorned in three different incidents in the past week. 4/12/2012 /latest-news/alarming-cases-of-rhino-poaching-in-lewa-nakuru PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is expecting its first baby rhino in nearly 50 years. Zoo officials said Azizi, a black rhinoceros, will give birth in the fall. /latest-news/pittsburgh-zoo-expecting-first-baby-rhino-in-nearly-50-years-read-more-http-www-wtae-com-news-30881471-detail-html-ixzz1tsqyk9lg PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is expecting its first baby rhino in nearly 50 years. Zoo officials said Azizi, a black rhinoceros, will give birth in the fall. 4/12/2012 /latest-news/pittsburgh-zoo-expecting-first-baby-rhino-in-nearly-50-years-read-more-http-www-wtae-com-news-30881471-detail-html-ixzz1tsqyk9lg South Africa is considering legalising the trade of rhino horn in an attempt to save the species, a statement released from a government official has said /latest-news/could-legalising-rhino-horn-trade-save-the-species South Africa is considering legalising the trade of rhino horn in an attempt to save the species, a statement released from a government official has said 4/11/2012 /latest-news/could-legalising-rhino-horn-trade-save-the-species Independent Newspapers reports that experts say surging demand for Rhino horns is threatening to wipe out the world's estimated 28,000 remaining animals, mainly in South Africa. /latest-news/rhino-horn-more-expensive-than-coke Independent Newspapers reports that experts say surging demand for Rhino horns is threatening to wipe out the world's estimated 28,000 remaining animals, mainly in South Africa. 4/11/2012 /latest-news/rhino-horn-more-expensive-than-coke Wilderness Safaris Malawi have announced the launch of an exciting new activity – the Rhino Tracking Experience – for guests of Mvuu Camp and Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park. The Experience comprises an introduction to the plight of the black rhino, a /latest-news/wilderness-safaris-malawi-launches-rhino-tracking-experience Wilderness Safaris Malawi have announced the launch of an exciting new activity – the Rhino Tracking Experience – for guests of Mvuu Camp and Mvuu Lodge in Liwonde National Park. The Experience comprises an introduction to the plight of the black rhino, a 4/11/2012 /latest-news/wilderness-safaris-malawi-launches-rhino-tracking-experience Golaghat (Assam), Apr 11 (PTI) The carcass of a rhino was found in Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and an exchange of fire took place between forest guards and five poachers who were spotted in the vicinity today. /latest-news/rhino-carcass-found-in-knp Golaghat (Assam), Apr 11 (PTI) The carcass of a rhino was found in Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and an exchange of fire took place between forest guards and five poachers who were spotted in the vicinity today. 4/11/2012 /latest-news/rhino-carcass-found-in-knp To many animal lovers and conservationists, the idea of legalising trade in rhino horn is repugnant. /latest-news/horn-sale-dilemma To many animal lovers and conservationists, the idea of legalising trade in rhino horn is repugnant. 4/10/2012 /latest-news/horn-sale-dilemma The illegal poaching and sale of rhino horn, which is used as a folk remedy and aphrodisiac, has been on the rise on the African continent for the past several years, as it can fetch well over $60,000 a kilogram. In order to curtail the poaching and slaugh /latest-news/powder-for-sale-rhino-powder-legalized-if-5-african-countries The illegal poaching and sale of rhino horn, which is used as a folk remedy and aphrodisiac, has been on the rise on the African continent for the past several years, as it can fetch well over $60,000 a kilogram. In order to curtail the poaching and slaugh 4/10/2012 /latest-news/powder-for-sale-rhino-powder-legalized-if-5-african-countries Kenya’s wildlife authority said an eight-year-old female rhino has been illegally killed in the world’ s famous Tsavo West National Park and also arrested seven suspected poachers. /latest-news/one-rhino-killed-and-seven-suspected-poachers-arrested Kenya’s wildlife authority said an eight-year-old female rhino has been illegally killed in the world’ s famous Tsavo West National Park and also arrested seven suspected poachers. 4/9/2012 /latest-news/one-rhino-killed-and-seven-suspected-poachers-arrested On December 18th, 2011, a female Sumatran rhino took a sudden plunge. Falling into a manmade pit trap, the rhino may have feared momentarily that her end had come, but vegetation cushioned her fall and the men that found her were keen on saving her, not ki /latest-news/how-a-crippled-rhino-may-save-a-species On December 18th, 2011, a female Sumatran rhino took a sudden plunge. Falling into a manmade pit trap, the rhino may have feared momentarily that her end had come, but vegetation cushioned her fall and the men that found her were keen on saving her, not ki 4/9/2012 /latest-news/how-a-crippled-rhino-may-save-a-species Reports that the governments of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Angola agreed to sell rhino horn powder in clinics and pharmacies are “malicious and false,” says Dr Jeff Ramsay, Botswana’s chief of government communication. /latest-news/no-rhino-powder-for-kaza Reports that the governments of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Angola agreed to sell rhino horn powder in clinics and pharmacies are “malicious and false,” says Dr Jeff Ramsay, Botswana’s chief of government communication. 4/9/2012 /latest-news/no-rhino-powder-for-kaza Guwahati: The rhino census in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam concluded today with the officials expecting rise in the number of the animals. /latest-news/rhino-census-ends-in-kaziranga-national-park Guwahati: The rhino census in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam concluded today with the officials expecting rise in the number of the animals. 4/8/2012 /latest-news/rhino-census-ends-in-kaziranga-national-park JORHAT: State forest department on Saturday launched a two-day rhino census at the 430 sq km Kaziranga National Park's all four ranges - Kohora, Bagori, Agaratoli and Burhapahar. The national park was closed for tourists on Thursday due to the census and i /latest-news/kaziranga-rhino-census-underway JORHAT: State forest department on Saturday launched a two-day rhino census at the 430 sq km Kaziranga National Park's all four ranges - Kohora, Bagori, Agaratoli and Burhapahar. The national park was closed for tourists on Thursday due to the census and i 4/8/2012 /latest-news/kaziranga-rhino-census-underway A storm is brewing after the National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said it would not renew leases for six licence holders awarded to operate hunting concessions 10 years ago. The authority's board resolved last year not to renew expired leases s /latest-news/zimbabwe-storm-brews-over-hunting-concessions A storm is brewing after the National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said it would not renew leases for six licence holders awarded to operate hunting concessions 10 years ago. The authority's board resolved last year not to renew expired leases s 4/8/2012 /latest-news/zimbabwe-storm-brews-over-hunting-concessions GUWAHATI: As many as 34 elephants and 200 personnel will be involved in the tenth rhino census inside the world famous Kaziranga National Park in upper Assam. /latest-news/-share-on-emailshare-on-printshare-on-redditmore-sharing-services-34-elephants-200-staff-to-conduct-rhino-census-in-kaziranga-national-park GUWAHATI: As many as 34 elephants and 200 personnel will be involved in the tenth rhino census inside the world famous Kaziranga National Park in upper Assam. 4/7/2012 /latest-news/-share-on-emailshare-on-printshare-on-redditmore-sharing-services-34-elephants-200-staff-to-conduct-rhino-census-in-kaziranga-national-park The Nairobi-based conservation center of the African Wildlife Foundation, in short AWF, hosted a continental meeting during the week, aimed to discuss strategies on protecting the rhinos, now under assault like never before. /latest-news/rhino-summit-in-nairobi-develops-action-plan The Nairobi-based conservation center of the African Wildlife Foundation, in short AWF, hosted a continental meeting during the week, aimed to discuss strategies on protecting the rhinos, now under assault like never before. 4/7/2012 /latest-news/rhino-summit-in-nairobi-develops-action-plan The poachers came first. And then the scavengers: the vultures and the hyena. Lion probably also had their share of the feast. Now all that remains of the fallen rhino are a few bones bleached by the sun, a mound of sunken flesh and the ravages of the b /latest-news/still-hope-for-surviving-rhinos-despite-poaching The poachers came first. And then the scavengers: the vultures and the hyena. Lion probably also had their share of the feast. Now all that remains of the fallen rhino are a few bones bleached by the sun, a mound of sunken flesh and the ravages of the b 4/7/2012 /latest-news/still-hope-for-surviving-rhinos-despite-poaching Assam: Rhino horn traders, allegedly based in Nagaland, continue to threaten the rhino population in the state by supplying ammunition to poachers. /latest-news/newswallah-bharat-edition Assam: Rhino horn traders, allegedly based in Nagaland, continue to threaten the rhino population in the state by supplying ammunition to poachers. 4/7/2012 /latest-news/newswallah-bharat-edition The stench of death and rotting meat fills the air as wildlife crime investigators cut, probe and sift through the tattered remains of yet another rhino carcass in the Kruger National Park. /latest-news/the-war-in-kruger The stench of death and rotting meat fills the air as wildlife crime investigators cut, probe and sift through the tattered remains of yet another rhino carcass in the Kruger National Park. 4/6/2012 /latest-news/the-war-in-kruger NGUYEN Huong Giang loves to party but loathes hangovers, so she ends her whiskey benders with shots of rhino horn ground with water. Her father gave her the 10cm brown horn as a gift, claiming it cures everything from headaches to cancer. Vietnam has be /latest-news/rhino-horn-worth-more-than-cocaine NGUYEN Huong Giang loves to party but loathes hangovers, so she ends her whiskey benders with shots of rhino horn ground with water. Her father gave her the 10cm brown horn as a gift, claiming it cures everything from headaches to cancer. Vietnam has be 4/5/2012 /latest-news/rhino-horn-worth-more-than-cocaine The South African government says rhinoceros poaching is on the rise this year, with the greatest losses in the Kruger National Park. /latest-news/saf-park-at-center-of-rhino-poaching-crisis The South African government says rhinoceros poaching is on the rise this year, with the greatest losses in the Kruger National Park. 4/5/2012 /latest-news/saf-park-at-center-of-rhino-poaching-crisis A rhino has been killed by suspected poachers at the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo West National Park. /latest-news/kenya-rhino-found-dead-in-tsavo-west-national-park A rhino has been killed by suspected poachers at the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo West National Park. 4/5/2012 /latest-news/kenya-rhino-found-dead-in-tsavo-west-national-park A model rhino made of fibreglass has had its horn chopped off by a burglar at a game reserve in South Africa. /latest-news/rhino-model-s-horn-chopped-off-by-burglar A model rhino made of fibreglass has had its horn chopped off by a burglar at a game reserve in South Africa. 4/5/2012 /latest-news/rhino-model-s-horn-chopped-off-by-burglar Representatives of the conservation community from across Africa have announced a comprehensive response to combat the continent’s alarming rhino poaching crisis. These recommendations, which incorporated both short- and long-term suggestions, were develop /latest-news/strategy-to-save-rhino-unveiled Representatives of the conservation community from across Africa have announced a comprehensive response to combat the continent’s alarming rhino poaching crisis. These recommendations, which incorporated both short- and long-term suggestions, were develop 4/5/2012 /latest-news/strategy-to-save-rhino-unveiled JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has barred Vietnamese nationals who have applied to hunt rhinos in the country because it hasn’t been assured that they won’t illegally sell the animals’ horns, which are worth more than their weight in gold. /latest-news/south-africa-bars-vietnamese-hunters-as-rhino-poaching-surges JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has barred Vietnamese nationals who have applied to hunt rhinos in the country because it hasn’t been assured that they won’t illegally sell the animals’ horns, which are worth more than their weight in gold. 4/5/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-bars-vietnamese-hunters-as-rhino-poaching-surges Skukuza — Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has urged private landowners who are in possession of rhino horn stockpiles to register them. /latest-news/south-africa-molewa-cracks-whip-on-unregistered-rhino-horn-stockpiles Skukuza — Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has urged private landowners who are in possession of rhino horn stockpiles to register them. 4/4/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-molewa-cracks-whip-on-unregistered-rhino-horn-stockpiles Almost 160 rhinos were poached in South Africa in the first three months of this year as trade in the animals' horns drives up the illegal killings, a minister said Wednesday. /latest-news/159-rhinos-poached-in-s-africa-this-year-minister Almost 160 rhinos were poached in South Africa in the first three months of this year as trade in the animals' horns drives up the illegal killings, a minister said Wednesday. 4/4/2012 /latest-news/159-rhinos-poached-in-s-africa-this-year-minister Libreville — A "sub-regional workshop to combat illegal wildlife trade and dismantle transnational criminal networks" will open today, in Libreville. The Department of Water and Forests, in partnership with the Gabonese National Parks Agency (ANPN) and the /latest-news/gabon-a-sub-regional-workshop-to-be-held-in-libreville-to-combat-poaching-and-the-illegal-trade-of-protected-wildlife Libreville — A "sub-regional workshop to combat illegal wildlife trade and dismantle transnational criminal networks" will open today, in Libreville. The Department of Water and Forests, in partnership with the Gabonese National Parks Agency (ANPN) and the 4/2/2012 /latest-news/gabon-a-sub-regional-workshop-to-be-held-in-libreville-to-combat-poaching-and-the-illegal-trade-of-protected-wildlife Wildlife investigators in California and other states crack down on an international smuggling ring that trafficked for years in sawed-off rhinoceros horns. /latest-news/federal-raids-a-serious-blow-to-rhino-trade Wildlife investigators in California and other states crack down on an international smuggling ring that trafficked for years in sawed-off rhinoceros horns. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/federal-raids-a-serious-blow-to-rhino-trade In the village, the size of the snake is irrelevant to its capacity to kill but that fact is mostly ignored when one suddenly bumps into a snake. Again, in the village, the snake is so feared that it is never mentioned by its name at night; it is called a /latest-news/zimbabwe-of-rhino-horn-manhood-fingernails-and-toenails In the village, the size of the snake is irrelevant to its capacity to kill but that fact is mostly ignored when one suddenly bumps into a snake. Again, in the village, the snake is so feared that it is never mentioned by its name at night; it is called a 4/1/2012 /latest-news/zimbabwe-of-rhino-horn-manhood-fingernails-and-toenails Rivaling the price of gold on the black market, rhino horn is at the center of a bloody poaching battle. /latest-news/rhino-wars Rivaling the price of gold on the black market, rhino horn is at the center of a bloody poaching battle. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-wars In a response to the alarming increase in rhino poaching, 10 Durban women are to make a stand by tackling Kenya’s gruelling Lewa marathon in an attempt to raise R1 million for rhino conservation in Africa. /latest-news/women-take-up-rhino-plight In a response to the alarming increase in rhino poaching, 10 Durban women are to make a stand by tackling Kenya’s gruelling Lewa marathon in an attempt to raise R1 million for rhino conservation in Africa. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/women-take-up-rhino-plight South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that at least 54 of the country’s rhinos have been killed since the start of 2012. /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-54-rhinos-killed-in-6-weeks-s-africa-more-source-planetsave-http-s-tt-15iqx South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that at least 54 of the country’s rhinos have been killed since the start of 2012. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-crisis-round-up-54-rhinos-killed-in-6-weeks-s-africa-more-source-planetsave-http-s-tt-15iqx The plight of South Africa’s Rhinos mounts daily with the death toll sitting at 52 this year according to SA National Parks. /latest-news/the-eleventh-hour-for-rhinos The plight of South Africa’s Rhinos mounts daily with the death toll sitting at 52 this year according to SA National Parks. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/the-eleventh-hour-for-rhinos Mozambique and South Africa have agreed not to erect an electrified fence on the eastern side of the Kruger National Park and instead incorporate Mozambican private game reserves into the park /latest-news/kruger-pact-to-save-millions Mozambique and South Africa have agreed not to erect an electrified fence on the eastern side of the Kruger National Park and instead incorporate Mozambican private game reserves into the park 4/1/2012 /latest-news/kruger-pact-to-save-millions A YOUNG Edinburgh woman lived out one of her dreams today as she enjoyed being a ‘Keeper for a Day’ at Edinburgh Zoo. /latest-news/magic-moment-for-guest-rhino-keeper A YOUNG Edinburgh woman lived out one of her dreams today as she enjoyed being a ‘Keeper for a Day’ at Edinburgh Zoo. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/magic-moment-for-guest-rhino-keeper While shoot-at-sight orders are now effectively keeping rhinoceros poachers at bay, an aggressive weed is threatening the one-horned ungulate in one of its last retreats - the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in eastern Assam state. /latest-news/weed-threatens-indian-rhino-s-last-refuge While shoot-at-sight orders are now effectively keeping rhinoceros poachers at bay, an aggressive weed is threatening the one-horned ungulate in one of its last retreats - the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) in eastern Assam state. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/weed-threatens-indian-rhino-s-last-refuge Ignorance can be lethal. Especially if you happen to be a rhinoceros. You may end up being murdered on account of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) notion that the horn can treat a host of ailments ranging from arthritis, delirium and fever to food po /latest-news/the-right-chemistry-myth-of-the-healing-rhino-horn Ignorance can be lethal. Especially if you happen to be a rhinoceros. You may end up being murdered on account of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) notion that the horn can treat a host of ailments ranging from arthritis, delirium and fever to food po 4/1/2012 /latest-news/the-right-chemistry-myth-of-the-healing-rhino-horn The survival of the Sumatran tiger and Indonesian elephants may hinge on what brand of toilet paper end consumers in the United States use. According to the World Wildlife Fund, tissue retail brands originating from Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) are causing dest /latest-news/wwf-flushes-out-toilet-paper-giant-to-save-sumatran-tigers The survival of the Sumatran tiger and Indonesian elephants may hinge on what brand of toilet paper end consumers in the United States use. According to the World Wildlife Fund, tissue retail brands originating from Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) are causing dest 4/1/2012 /latest-news/wwf-flushes-out-toilet-paper-giant-to-save-sumatran-tigers It is never certain whether developing countries stand a chance or know about the numerous funding opportunities from such as the Save Our Species (SOS) Fund initiated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the World Bank and the Global Env /latest-news/conservation-bickering-ensues-opportunities-pass-by It is never certain whether developing countries stand a chance or know about the numerous funding opportunities from such as the Save Our Species (SOS) Fund initiated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the World Bank and the Global Env 4/1/2012 /latest-news/conservation-bickering-ensues-opportunities-pass-by “People say they’re too busy for serious issues, yet they spend hours looking at the stupidest stuff online," the campaign said. /latest-news/viral-group-hijacks-popular-youtube-videos-in-effort-to-save-rhinos “People say they’re too busy for serious issues, yet they spend hours looking at the stupidest stuff online," the campaign said. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/viral-group-hijacks-popular-youtube-videos-in-effort-to-save-rhinos South Africa will deploy hundreds more soldiers to its borders to crack down on international syndicates blamed for a surge in rhino poaching, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said Sunday. /latest-news/s-african-soldiers-to-fight-rhino-poaching South Africa will deploy hundreds more soldiers to its borders to crack down on international syndicates blamed for a surge in rhino poaching, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe said Sunday. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/s-african-soldiers-to-fight-rhino-poaching South Africa is to deploy hundreds of extra troops along its borders to help fight gangs smuggling rhino horns, the government has announced. /latest-news/south-africa-troops-tackle-rhino-poachers South Africa is to deploy hundreds of extra troops along its borders to help fight gangs smuggling rhino horns, the government has announced. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/south-africa-troops-tackle-rhino-poachers The Manas National Park in Assam on Monday received four rhinos, in the first translocation from Kaziranga, which has the largest population of one-horned rhinos in the world. /latest-news/manas-gets-four-more-rhinos The Manas National Park in Assam on Monday received four rhinos, in the first translocation from Kaziranga, which has the largest population of one-horned rhinos in the world. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/manas-gets-four-more-rhinos LOS ANGELES -- Federal wildlife investigators say they've broken up an international smuggling ring that trafficked in sawed-off rhinoceros horns for buyers in Vietnam and China who believe they cure cancer. Three of the alleged traffickers caught in So /latest-news/rhinoceros-horn-smuggling-ring-busted-by-federal-wildlife-investigators LOS ANGELES -- Federal wildlife investigators say they've broken up an international smuggling ring that trafficked in sawed-off rhinoceros horns for buyers in Vietnam and China who believe they cure cancer. Three of the alleged traffickers caught in So 4/1/2012 /latest-news/rhinoceros-horn-smuggling-ring-busted-by-federal-wildlife-investigators LOS ANGELES -- Federal wildlife investigators in California and other states have cracked an international smuggling ring that trafficked for years in sawed-off rhinoceros horns, which fetch stratospheric prices in Vietnam and China for their supposed canc /latest-news/international-rhino-horn-smuggling-ring-cracked LOS ANGELES -- Federal wildlife investigators in California and other states have cracked an international smuggling ring that trafficked for years in sawed-off rhinoceros horns, which fetch stratospheric prices in Vietnam and China for their supposed canc 4/1/2012 /latest-news/international-rhino-horn-smuggling-ring-cracked One of the fastest growing paper companies in the nation is Mercury Paper out of Strasburg, Va. Two environmental groups are urging customers not to buy from Mercury Paper, because its raw materials come from a Chinese firm that’s cutting down protected ra /latest-news/virginia-s-mercury-paper-rebuffs-environmentalist-claims One of the fastest growing paper companies in the nation is Mercury Paper out of Strasburg, Va. Two environmental groups are urging customers not to buy from Mercury Paper, because its raw materials come from a Chinese firm that’s cutting down protected ra 4/1/2012 /latest-news/virginia-s-mercury-paper-rebuffs-environmentalist-claims A rhino has been killed after it was hit by a truck in South Africa, it was revealed today. The white rhino died in a crash in the Dinokeng Game Reserve north of the country's capital Pretoria. /latest-news/the-sad-moment-a-white-rhino-dies-by-the-roadside-after-being-hit-by-truck-on-south-african-game-reserve A rhino has been killed after it was hit by a truck in South Africa, it was revealed today. The white rhino died in a crash in the Dinokeng Game Reserve north of the country's capital Pretoria. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/the-sad-moment-a-white-rhino-dies-by-the-roadside-after-being-hit-by-truck-on-south-african-game-reserve South Africa’s rhinos are being poached at record rates, their horns trafficked to Asia to be ground up and used in an attempt to treat cancer and other maladies. Western experts say rhino horns — made of keratin, like fingernails — have absolutely no medi /latest-news/rhino-poaching-more-rhinos-are-dying-than-are-being-born South Africa’s rhinos are being poached at record rates, their horns trafficked to Asia to be ground up and used in an attempt to treat cancer and other maladies. Western experts say rhino horns — made of keratin, like fingernails — have absolutely no medi 4/1/2012 /latest-news/rhino-poaching-more-rhinos-are-dying-than-are-being-born While videos of cats playing musical instruments and overweight people dancing account for some of the most viewed videos online, it's always been a challenge for serious causes to gain even a fraction of that exposure. /latest-news/youtube-interventions-to-save-the-rhino While videos of cats playing musical instruments and overweight people dancing account for some of the most viewed videos online, it's always been a challenge for serious causes to gain even a fraction of that exposure. 4/1/2012 /latest-news/youtube-interventions-to-save-the-rhino The increasing method of immobilising animals with drugs during hunting was strongly condemned by Namibian veterinarians. /veterinarians-ban-unethical-green-hunting- The increasing method of immobilising animals with drugs during hunting was strongly condemned by Namibian veterinarians. 10/7/2011 /veterinarians-ban-unethical-green-hunting- Members of the public are invited to comment on the newly proposed amendments to the norms and standards for the marking of rhinoceros horn and hunting of white rhinoceros for trophy hunting purposes. /public-invited-to-comment-on-rhino-law Members of the public are invited to comment on the newly proposed amendments to the norms and standards for the marking of rhinoceros horn and hunting of white rhinoceros for trophy hunting purposes. 10/7/2011 /public-invited-to-comment-on-rhino-law Two men appeared in the Brits Magistrate's Court on Thursday on charges of illegal possession of ivory, North West police said. /pair-in-court-for-ivory-possession Two men appeared in the Brits Magistrate's Court on Thursday on charges of illegal possession of ivory, North West police said. 10/7/2011 /pair-in-court-for-ivory-possession Another rhino and its calf have been brutally killed by poachers at a private game farm near Brits last Wednesday. /farmer-loses-seven-rhinos-in-six-weeks Another rhino and its calf have been brutally killed by poachers at a private game farm near Brits last Wednesday. 10/7/2011 /farmer-loses-seven-rhinos-in-six-weeks A plan to legalize the rhino horn trade in South Africa has drawn flak from experts concerned the move would be a setback for conservation efforts. /plan-to-legalize-rhino-horn-trade-prompts-concerns A plan to legalize the rhino horn trade in South Africa has drawn flak from experts concerned the move would be a setback for conservation efforts. 10/7/2011 /plan-to-legalize-rhino-horn-trade-prompts-concerns