When the guns finally fell silent in 1992, little was left alive in Gorongosa national park. During the 15 years of Mozambique’s civil war – in which more than a million people died – the country’s wildlife also paid a terrible price. Poaching for meat and ivory was so intense that the small surviving elephant […]
Tag: white rhino
Researchers eye marsupial recovery with first IVF kangaroo embryo
Researchers in Australia have successfully created the first kangaroo embryo using in vitro fertilization, or IVF, according to a new study. The team from the University of Queensland used IVF to produce an embryo of the eastern gray kangaroo (Macropus giganteus). Researchers say they hope to use the information they’ve gathered to help with the […]
Rhino horn trafficker jailed in legal first on financial charges in S. Africa
A South African court has sentenced a Democratic Republic of Congo national named Francis Kipampa to 18 years’ imprisonment for his involvement in money laundering linked to illegal rhino trade. “It is the first time an individual has been successfully prosecuted for their role in the illegal wildlife trade linked to serious financial offenses,” the […]
Petition: Help Shut Down Zoo in England That Has a Long History of Animal Abuse and Neglect
More than 500 animals have died in just three years at South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria, England. The harrowing images and stories from this facility reveal a horrifying pattern of neglect, abuse, and outright disregard for the lives of the animals entrusted to its care. This isn’t just a zoo – it’s a death […]
Lions think they can take down a rhino; boy, were they wrong
Lions usually know better than to take on a massive white rhino. They are said to know their limitations. But that didn’t stop a trio of lions at Kruger National Park in South Africa from trying. The end result was the male lion nearly getting gored by the rhino. Safari guide Jordan Davidson shared video […]
Rhino Rewild: Another successful translocation puts more captive rhinos in the wild
In a significant conservation achievement, NGO African Parks recently completed its third rhino translocation of the year which involved moving a group of animals from a farm in Klerksdorp, northwest of South Africa‘s Gauteng Province, to the Dinokeng Game Reserve in the northeast. This move marks another important step in the non-profit organisation’s ambitious 10-year […]
Two Safari Parks Complete Rhino Swap to Unite Sisters for the First Time
Two UK safari parks have completed a rhino swap, trading a captive-born male ready to breed for a feisty female who’s off to where her sister lives. The male is believed to have the necessary genetics to sire many healthy rhinos, which zookeepers said should go a long way towards helping keep the species intact. […]
Petition: Help Kenya Protect Rhinos from Poachers
In the face of escalating rhino poaching in South Africa, new conservation strategies have thankfully shown promise in reducing poaching incidents. This year alone, South Africa saw a decrease in poaching thanks to proactive measures like these. It’s time for Kenya to adopt similar strategies to protect its own vulnerable rhino populations. Sign this petition […]