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Celebs Tweet For Rhinos

June 13, 2013

(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Rhinos are receiving a helping hand from a number of high profile tweeters. A total of 25 celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio and Edward Norton are using the social networking site to support the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and their fight against rhino poaching. Due to the success of their outreach, the group of celebrities won the ZSL, a £500,000 grant from Google. Continue reading to find out how the money will be used to protect rhinos from harm at the hands of poachers. — Global Animal

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U.S. CEO-Hunter Imports Rhino “Trophy”

May 4, 2013

(ENDANGERED SPECIES) For the first time since 1980, American officials are allowing a hunter to bring a slain African rhino back to the States as a hunting trophy.  David Reinke, the CEO of Liberty Parts Team, reportedly killed a black rhino in 2009 with consent from the Nambian government—which allows five male black rhinos that are too old to reproduce to be shot each year—claiming his kill was an act of “conservation hunting.” This self-serving move has angered many within the animal protection and anti-hunting communities, who believe this decision will only further glorify hunting. Read on for more on Reinke’s illogical rationalization and what he plans to do with his new “specimen.” — Global Animal

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Rangers Forsake Endangered Rhinos

May 1, 2013

(POACHING) JOHANNESBURG — Possibly betrayed by the very people sworn to protect them, the last 15 rhinos in Mozambique have met a horrible fate. A group of 30 rangers of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park are due in court this month to face accusations claiming they aided poachers in search of these rhinos, leading to the slaughter of all 15 animals. The world’s rhino population is a major concern, making this a terrible tragedy for an already troubled species. Continue reading to find out more on what might be a heartbreaking betrayal. — Global Animal  

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Rhinos Vs. Poachers: A Losing Battle?

April 18, 2013

(WILDLIFE) SOUTH AFRICA — Home to practically all rhinos on the continent, South Africa has deployed its military, political figures, and police force in an attempt to protect rhinos from the growing number of poachers. However, with more animals being killed than born each year, these efforts are not enough to save the species from extinction. Statistics show that the region is on track to lose over 800 rhinos to poaching this year, and if this continues at its current rate, more than 1,000 rhinos would be killed in 2014. Read on to learn more about how the National Park Service plans on training new rangers to fight in the bush. — Global Animal

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Rangers Kill Poachers To Save Rhinos In South Africa

March 29, 2013

(POACHING) Given the surging demand for rhino horn in China and Vietnam, an estimated 188 rhinos have been poached in South Africa since the start of the year, with 135 killed in Kruger National Park alone. On Wednesday, when park rangers were on patrol, they encountered a group of suspected poachers from Mozambique. When shooting ensued, three of the poachers were killed. Continue reading to learn more about the grand attempts to protect white rhino populations in South Africa. — Global Animal

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Rhino Conservation Continues In Indonesia

December 18, 2012

(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) INDONESIA — Earlier this year, we reported a joyful update in regards to the most endangered large mammal on earth, the Javan Rhino. By 2012, the last known Javan Rhino in Vietnam was killed. Efforts to preserve this species began when the Javan Rhino Conservation Working Group (CWG) planned to increase the population by 50 percent over the next five years. They were successful in their ambitions, and by providing plans for the park, things immediately began to improve for the Javan rhino. Because of these conservation efforts, the update included a positive announcement on the progression of the species as well as new video footage capturing 35 flourishing rhinos. To further update on the conservation effort, Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), one of the major corporate sponsors of the conservation effort within the Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUK), continues to support preservation of the Javan Rhino. Read on to learn more about the great news. — Global Animal

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The two founders, Olivia and Carter Ries, of One More Generation are urging South African President Zuma to end rhino poaching. Photo Credit: One More Generation

One More Generation Saves One Rhino At A Time

December 12, 2012

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Carter and Olivia Ries may seem like your average kids, but don’t let their age fool you. The siblings founded One More Generation (OMG), an organization that campaigns on behalf of endangered species. Their current project aims to addresses the alarming rates of rhino poaching in South Africa. With a goal of 1,000 letters, the activist pair are urging the public to write to President Zuma in hopes of bringing about governmental support. Read on to learn more about this noteworthy duo and their applaudable efforts. — Global Animal

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Social Media Users Help End Illegal Animal Trade

October 22, 2012

(ANIMAL TRADE) SOUTH AFRICA — For the month of October, Africam is using social media to help fight the ongoing illegal animal trade. Many other organizations, including World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), are joining forces to help spread the #killthetrade message and invite people across the world to participate. Anyone can help spread awareness by simply going to Africam.com and choosing between four different safari cameras located amongst the real African wildlife. Read on to see how you can help eliminate the illegal ivory trade. — Global Animal

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