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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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UN Calls To Demolish Ivory Tower

April 25, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) VIENNA — Nonsensical cures and asinine rituals continue to stimulate the demand for ivory in Southeast Asia. Rhinos and elephants have long been sought after for their precious tusks and horns, as their ivory is believed to cure a number of ailments. Of course, these cures aren’t rooted in fact, but belief in them has contributed to a recent surge in the poaching of these threatened species. Fortunately, the head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, Yury Fedotov, is pushing for tougher penalties for illegal poachers. Continue reading for more on the harsh truths behind this illegal industry and what others are doing to fight it. — 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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Prince William Stands Up For Elephants (VIDEO)

March 5, 2013

(ANIMAL TRADE) In a video addressed to more than 2,000 delegates at the 12-day Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora in Bangkok, Britain’s Prince William calls upon our world’s leaders for stronger action on the worldwide illegal ivory trade. In the video released earlier this week, the 30-year-old Duke of Cambridge urges, “We must do more to combat this serious crime if we are to reverse the current alarming trends. If not, we could soon see some populations of these creatures, or even an entire species, disappear from the wild.” Fortunately, at the opening of the conference, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, also promised to amend Thai laws that currently allow for elephant tusks to be smuggled into Thai and Chinese markets. Read on to learn more about the growing ivory trade crisis and watch Prince William’s video below. — Global Animal

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The Biggest Animal Killer On Earth

March 5, 2013

(WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING) Vixay Keosavang, or more infamously known as the “Pablo Escobar of wildlife trafficking,” is the single largest known wildlife trafficker in Asia. Xaysavang Trading, one of Mr. Vixay’s companies, recently perpetrated one of the biggest swindles in environmental crime history according to rhino horn smuggling experts. Despite overwhelming evidence, officials in his homeland of Laos have refused to pursue any sort of investigation into his awful empire, leaving him essentially untouchable. Without stopping him, wildlife officials say that there is little hope of dismembering a business empire that they say connects Africa to Asia and ultimately, to customers of ivory and traditional medicines in China and Vietnam. Read the article below to unveil the sad truth behind the most villainous wildlife smuggler to ever exist. — 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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