Rhino
Conservationists concerned about resurgence in rhino poaching under level 1
Conservationists are concerned that with the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus and the decline of tourism, many people are desperate, and some may...
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As city encroaches on Nairobi park, wild animals freedom to roam is under threat
The Kenya Wildlife Service has proposed a 10-year plan to fence land along the southern boundary to reduce conflict between people and animals.
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OR Tambo Airport customs officials seize R115 mn in rhino horns
Customs officials at OR Tambo International Airport have discovered 41 pieces of rhino horn valued at R115.66 million in a consignment declared as 'fine art'.
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Rhinos in Kenya face a new threat: drug-resistant bacteria - study
Scientists behind a study in a recent issue of New York-based academic journal EcoHealth discovered that bacteria samples found in the endangered animals in Ruma National Park, a protected area on the shores of Lake Victoria, had developed alarming levels of antibiotic resistance.
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Rhino911 comes up with new measures to curb poaching
EWN Lifestyle took part in a helicopter tagging mission, where two rhino were being labelled in an attempt to curb poaching of the animals.
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Zimbabwe to donate 10 white rhinos to Congo
The rhinos were being captured and would be moved from Victoria Falls later this week or early next, according to a spokesperson.
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R40m worth of rhino horn stolen from Zim's national parks strong-room
A board of inquiry has said that in total, 56 rhino horns went missing from the strong-room at the national parks headquarters.
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Thailand seizes rhino horns worth $5 million in biggest haul for years
Thai customs have confiscated 21 rhino horns with an estimated value of nearly $5 million (4.12 million pounds) in the biggest such seizure in Thailand for years.
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Experts to crackdown on illegal rhino horn trade in Vietnam, Mozambique
The two countries have with the highest profiles on the illegal trade of rhino horn.
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Call for tourists to support anti-rhino poaching drive
Tourists passing through Kamieskroon have been encouraged to join or support the initiative.
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Hawks investigating well-known farmer for possession of rhino horns
Police arrested Pieter van Zyl and two alleged accomplices in a sting operation last Wednesday.
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Trio arrested for allegedly intending to sell rhino horns to undercover agent
The Hawks team also seized 105 rhino horns worth millions at the suspects's hide-out house.
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[LISTEN] ‘Ban on rhino trade doesn't help fight against poaching'
In an interview with 702’s Stephen Grootes, the Private Rhino Owners Association’s Pelham Jones discusses the recent attack at a private game reserve & whether the ban on rhino trade is actually effective.
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City of Tshwane saddened by dehorning of two white
The City of Tshwane says the killing of the rhino has dealt a blow to its conservation efforts.
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Govt mulling judgment allowing domestic rhino horn trade
Environmental Affairs will study a court ruling dismissing its bid to uphold a 7-year ban on the trade.
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SCA gives green light to domestic trade in rhino horn
Thousands of rhinos have been killed to meet demand for the commodity in Asian countries.
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Molewa: Rhino poaching decreased nationally but increases at Kruger Park
Molewa has reported on the progress made through the integrated strategic management approach.
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SA won't bid to have global ban on trade in rhino horn lifted
SA had considered global trading in rhino horns as a possible way of stemming the poaching activities.
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Hawks launch manhunt for suspects after rhino is killed in NC
The Hawks are hunting for a number of suspects following a botched poaching attempt.
