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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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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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DiCaprio, Maguire Star In Anti-Poaching Film

August 29, 2012

(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Tobey Maguire have a new movie in the works, and its subject is something animal advocates can relate to. The celebrities plan to collaborate and produce a film focused on animal trafficking. While the movie industry has been criticized for using live animals in films, this motion picture could discourage producers from continuing to do so and alert the public of the harsh but true realities animals suffer through around the world. Even more, the project could be just the thing to stop poaching in its tracks by raising enough awareness on the issue. Read on to learn more about the upcoming film and how the actors are using their celebrity power to denounce animal cruelty. — Global Animal

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Elephants Practice Safe Sex

August 17, 2012

(ELEPHANTS) SOUTH AFRICA — Unlike in other parts of Africa, the South African elephant population has grown tremendously. The country is now worried about their ability to house and feed these massive creatures. Ecologists are worries the over population of elephants is taking toll on plants and wildlife. The country is considering expanding on a program designed to keep the cows on their own version of birth control. Read on for more on this interesting situation. — Global Animal 

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Live Cheetah Births On Africam

May 11, 2012

(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) Last week the birth of three healthy cheetah cubs was broadcasted live for the world to see on Africam.com. The cats are new additions to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center (HESC) and their lives will be documented on the Africam channel “A Cheetah Cub’s Tail.” The solar-powered camera in the habitat allows viewers at home to watch the interactions between the cheetah mother and her cubs 24/7 from birth to their re-introduction to the wild. — Global Animal 

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South Africa’s New Rules To Combat Poaching

April 20, 2012

(RHINOS) SOUTH AFRICA — South Africa is finally making hunting rules more strict in an effort to fight illegal rhino horn trading. 448 rhinos were poached last year, and this year 171 have already been killed. The new rules would make it harder to get a hunting license, especially for people from countries with lax laws on importing rhino horn. Read on for more of South Africa’s new plan to prevent poaching. — Global Animal 

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