How are rhinos faring around the world? As per new findings, it’s a “mixed bag.” According to a report published by the nonprofit International Rhino Foundation, the number of Javan rhinos, on the Indonesian island of the same name, have plummeted as a result of poaching. On the other hand, the numbers of black rhinos […]
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Encounter Africa’s Iconic Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Nuzzled in the center of Tanzania lies the Ngorongoro Crater — a hotspot for wild animals with nature in full bloom. A spectacular place where wild species roam freely across the sweeping landscapes, in a setting that can only be described as a natural masterpiece. As you gaze across the expansive caldera, cast your eyes […]
Petition: South Africa Must Act Now to Stop Rhino Poaching
The ongoing crisis facing South Africa’s rhinos cannot be ignored. In the first three months of 2025 alone, 103 rhinos were killed, highlighting the threat posed by sophisticated poaching groups that exploit weaknesses in protection and enforcement. Rhinos are an iconic species. Their continued survival is under grave threat – especially for critically endangered species […]
Dehorning rhinos reduces poaching by 80%, study finds
Cutting the horns off rhinos causes a large reduction in poaching, according to a new study, which raises questions about the effectiveness of expensive anti-poaching techniques used to protect the African mammals. Poaching for horn is a significant threat to the world’s five rhino species. The substance, which is similar to human fingernails, is commonly […]
Poachers have killed more than 100 rhinos in South Africa this year, most of them in national parks
South Africa has the largest rhino population in the world, with an estimated 16,000 to 18,000 animals. Poachers in South Africa killed more than 100 rhinos in the first three months of this year, most of them inside national parks, highlighting an ongoing battle to protect one of the best-known endangered species. South African Environment […]
Scientists Implant Radioactive Material into Horn of Living Rhinoceros to Poison Anyone Who Consumes it.
Warning Horn In an effort to make them useless to poachers, researchers are implanting radioactive isotopes into the horns of rhinos in South Africa. The unusual material would “render the horn useless… essentially poisonous for human consumption,” James Larkin, professor and dean of science at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, told Agence France-Presse. […]
9 Things You Can Do Daily to Save Wildlife
Humans do not live on this planet alone. In fact, each and every species is an essential part of an ecosystem. It is our duty to protect them – especially as we are responsible for the disappearance of many wild animal and plant species. The statistics are terrifying. According to the World Wildlife Fund, around […]
Intensive Protection…
This Black Rhino (Diceros bicornis) can only roam freely here because of the constant surveillance being offered by the dedicated experts that guard the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.