Rhino Horn Trade
latest news & developments
Ezemvelo says war on rhinos continues, supports regulated trade to curb poaching
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife highlights a successful dehorning programme and improved anti-poaching measures but continues to call for discussion on legal rhino horn trade to protect…
How dogs join the fight against rhino poaching
As rhino poaching syndicates continue to devastate South Africa’s wildlife, reserves such as Klaserie in Mpumalanga are using highly trained K9 units to track poachers
Dehorning rhinos cuts poaching by 78%, landmark study finds
Research shows it costs less and works better than other interventions
SADC members declare dispute with Cites, threaten to withdraw their membership
They argue that the international wildlife treaty is undermining sustainable use of species in the region such as elephants.
Reservations about ‘new deal’ for rhinos, lions, elephant, leopards
Draft policy promotes species playing their role in wilderness systems but one conservationist says leopards are being sold out
Rhino owners damn Creecy report
Private rhino owners say the environment minister’s proposed policy is in conflict with existing legislation and their legal rights