By working on a proposal to CITES to legalise trade in rhino horn, South Africa could actually be fueling rhino poaching.
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SA holds the rhino’s fate in its hands, but will it become a hero of conservation or a pariah?
Landowners and conservationists are seeking safe havens as far afield as the US for animals at risk from a poaching epidemic.
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Despite more resources provided to curb the soaring number of rhino poaching, South Africa has seen an increase this year compared to last year.
Science may throw the northern white rhino a lifeline as the last male standing hits old age.
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The fact that the poachers shot calves and took a small bit of rhino horn shows just how much it is worth in the illegal international market.
With just five left on earth, the animal’s end is inevitable, and experts argue whether it’s viable to give the species a resurgence in captivity.
The environment minister has announced that the decision to sell a massive rhino horn stockpile will be based on a committee’s findings.
Lifting ivory and rhino horn trade bans could translate to an economic turnaround for Africa, where the black market for animal products is thriving.
Poachers are using corporate canelands as an open "highway" from Mozambique into the Kruger National Park.
The department of environmental affairs has announced plans to relocate ‘up to 500’ rhino from the Kruger Park in a bid to thwart escalating poaching.
The department of environmental affairs has said all NGO and NPO anti-poaching initiatives must register to ensure funds are being used properly.
The theft of more than 40 rhino horns from the national parks department in Mpumalanga is the biggest of its kind in the country.
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South Africa has signed an anti-poaching agreement with neighbouring Mozambique, a major transit route for rhino horn trafficked to Asia.
With 277 of the endangered species killed this year despite government attempts to clamp down on it the poaching of rhinos is not diminuishing.
The Howard G Buffett Foundation has donated R255-million to fight poaching in the Kruger National Park.
This year 146 rhino have been killed so far, after 1 004 were killed in a record-breaking 2013.
A R232-million grant, given to the Peace Parks Foundation by the Dutch and Swedish postcode lotteries, will go to combatting rhino poaching.
Poachers are killing rhinos at a record rate, sparking fear of the demise of the entire population within 20 years.
The desire for scarce rhino horn has ensured that anti-poaching efforts have not stopped the killing.
Charity Rhino Ark says rhinos in Kenya are increasingly vulnerable to organised poaching gangs and should be protected in sanctuaries.
A rhino called Thandi that survived an attack by poachers in the Eastern Cape has fallen pregnant, says the Kariega Game Reserve.
The relentless poaching of rhino has been continuing with 1 000 set to be killed by the end of 2013.
Opinion is divided between those who think legalising the horn trade will save the animal and those who think the move will be ineffective.
Research shows that communities are eager to be involved in fighting poaching.
Why do the two species of African rhinoceroses matter so much?
Concerns over people who use the name and image of the rhino to raise funds.
The latest official figures show that rhino deaths have continued to soar almost unchecked.
The environment show 50/50 has ignited a legal feud in rhino conservation circles, writes Sipho Kings.
The Dallas Safari Club is auctioning off a chance to shoot a black rhino in Namibia. The expected proceeds of R7.5-million go to rhino conservation.
Frankly speaking, I am of the view that the content of the M&G article "Rhino horn trade thrives in Jo’burg" may mislead the public, writes Pan Peng.
Madikwe Game Reserve used to be the most poached placed outside of Kruger. But the rangers have learnt how to fight back – and word has spread.