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The Hawks have arrested latest suspect in R9 million rhino horn theft from a stockpile facility in North West (Brent Stirton and African Parks)
ASIAN RHINO

Saving the rhino is more than an emotional quest

At the start of the 20th century, an estimated 500 000 rhino roamed Africa and Asia. Today, about 27 000 remain in the wild

  • Donovan Jooste
5 min read
BIODIVERSITY

South Africa ranks 20th globally for the most endangered species

With 16 000 species worldwide already facing extinction, the number of species that are endangered is increasing

  • Lesego Chepape
3 min read
BLACK RHINO

Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species

A small study shows it doesn’t have a detrimental effect on the animals but more research is needed

  • Lesego Chepape
7 min read
A study conducted by the University of Bristol Veterinary School in the UK, the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism and the Save the Rhino Trust found no evidence dehorning black rhinos has a negative impact on them.
BLACK RHINO

Study finds no evidence dehorning rhinos has an impact on the species

A small study shows it doesn’t have a detrimental effect on the animals but more research is needed

  • Lesego Chepape
7 min read
BARBARA CREECY

‘Extreme’ tactics and lockdown buy rhino more time

The Rockwood Conservation reserve boasts zero poaching incidents in six years and its breeding project is successful, but costly

  • Chris Gilili
3 min read