The Valley of The Rhinos Illegal international wildlife trafficking has reached alarming proportions, and is now ranked as the fourth most worrisome illegal activity in the world after drug and arms trafficking and human trafficking. We are facing a risk for future generations who would live in a world deprived of the most iconic species …
On the occasion of World Rhinoceros Day, recently celebrated, the NGO Fauna & Flora International draws attention to the urgency of taking measures to guarantee the survival of this species, at risk of extinction due to poaching and the trade in its horns. In Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Nature Reserve, trained anti-poaching dogs, along with the …
In 10 years there will be no rhinos in the world. So say the associations dedicated to the conservation of the five rhino species in the world. And the truth is, if we look at current trends, the three Asian and two African rhinos have a very uncertain future. At least, in their home countries. …
Saving the last groups of the wild Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus Sumatran) is the aim of a study that identifies, for the first time, priority forest protection areas and “irreplaceable to save the critically endangered species,” according to the authors. It is estimated that only 87-179 specimens are currently in existence in Indonesia. The Sumatran rhinoceros …
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With the death of Suni, the Northern White Rhino, the last chance for the species lies at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. Najin and her daughter Fatu are currently housed with a male southern white rhino in hopes of producing a pregnancy in one of the cows. The Northern White Rhino used to range over …
Rhinos are wild, large, sometimes unruly animals, but possess a peaceful, gentle side and form strong bonds just as much as any other creature. Sometimes it’s with people, often other rhinos, but occasionally it’s a bond of a more unusual nature. Such is the case with the following amazing individuals. Fabian and Madame Gigi Recently …
Marondera, Zimbabwe: Thought to be in a protected environment, 3 adult black rhinos and a baby were being housed in a stable like enclosure. But poachers know no bounds, and tragically slaughtered all the adults (including a pregnant female). The morning after the mayhem, little Tatenda was found hiding in fear. He was nurtured and …