State of the Rhino 2023
Apart from poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts have been threatening the rhino population in Africa, pointed out a new report. On the other hand, climate disruptions in Asia can
Poaching
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Ban on domestic ivory trade passes at international summit
Nations and environmental groups have agreed to shut down the domestic ivory trade, despite the resolution nearly being derailed by objections from countries including Japan and South Africa. Following
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South Africa: Rhino poaching in the biggest wildlife park on the decline
Rhino poaching has been reported reduced in South Africa’s biggest park. South Africa’s environment minister, Edna Molewa revealed Sunday that the Poaching had reduced so far by 18 percent this year,
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Hippopotamus (H. amphibius) diet change indicates herbaceous plant encroachment following megaherbivore population collapse
<p>Megaherbivores (>1000 kg) are critical for ecosystem health and function, but face population collapse and extinction globally. The future of these megaherbivore-impoverished ecosystems is
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Zimbabwe is dehorning its rhinos to curb poaching
In 2015, at least 50 rhinos were killed in Zimbabwe by poachers. Zimbabwe has been using dehorning as a policy to protect its rhinos against poaching since the 1990s. Dehorning, used in conjunction with
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IUCN motions to ban the pangolin trade
The motion was proposed by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), with 18 co-sponsors, and adopted with a majority of IUCN members. Governments and NGOs are pushing to ban the commercial trade
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Tanzania: Two Jailed 40 Years or 970 Million/- Fine Over Government Trophies
The anti-poaching campaign has gained momentum after the Arusha Resident Magistrate's Court sentenced two poachers, Damas Komba and Jamal Athuman, to total of 40 years imprisonment or pay a fine of over
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Bad News For Elephants: Slow Reproduction Rate Does Not Improve Population
Elephants are known for their gentle nature and impeccable memory. However, these gentle giants own amazing ivory tusks that make them target to poachers and hunters when left in the wild. With their 22-month
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Rhino poaching attempt foiled in Assam's Orang National Park
A gang of five poachers including a sharpshooter from Manipur, who were about to kill rhino at Orang National Park (ONP) in Assam, was arrested during a raid by forest officials and police on Sunday late
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Black rhino poached at Erindi, 4 arrested
THREE Zambians and a Namibian, the latter suspected to be a former policeman, were arrested last Friday after poaching a black rhino at the Erindi private game reserve near Omaruru. According to Alexander
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Saving Africa's elephants: 'Can you imagine them no longer existing?'
In the Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya, when the fierce heat of the sun has softened into a gentle evening glow, David Daballen and I climb into a jeep to find some elephants. As we drive