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DECEMBER 30, 2022
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Is my Rhino Still Alive?
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
The annual number of rhino poached in South Africa last year rose to 1,215, Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa told a media briefing in Pretoria two weeks ago. On average, over 100 rhinos were illegally killed each month. Molewa added that so far this year 49 rhino had been killed countrywide.
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Rhino Birds
10,000 Birds
JULY 6, 2013
A close encounter with a couple of White Rhinos gave me a good opportunity to get a proper look at some Red-billed Ox-peckers Buphagus Erythrorhynchus that often accompany them. Rhino skin is very tough and despite spending much of their time amongst the thorn bushes, scratches are usually only superficial.
Cute of the day: Baby White Rhino!
4 The Love Of Animals
NOVEMBER 13, 2009
The female rhino was born in the night quarters adjacent to their 26-acre white rhino habitat on Busch Gardens’ Serengeti Plain. The October 2004 birth of Mlaleni and Tambo’s first calf, Malaika, marked the first white rhino birth in the adventure park’s history. Cute of the day: Baby White Rhino! TAMPA, Fla.
Sharp Increase in Rhino Poaching
Critter News
JULY 20, 2009
Organized crime is also heavily involved in trafficking of rhino products and other endangered species'. Rhino poaching is no longer used as a means of survival and sustenance,” says Susie Ellis of the International Rhino Foundation, in a statement. This statement in the USA Today article says it all.
Rhino Poaching Surges in Namibia
Reddit Animals
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
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Attempt to Recover Sumatran Rhino Species
Critter News
DECEMBER 29, 2008
A breeding program in Malaysia will attempt to breed a rescued Borneo Sumatran rhino in order to save the endangered species. Experts cannot confirm how many Borneo Sumatran rhinos remain in the wild, but estimates range from 10 to 30 individuals, many of them isolated from others in their species.
Uganda Sees Resurgence of Rhinos, Elephants, Buffaloes
Reddit Animals
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
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Crime Gang Dealing in Rhino Horn and Elephant Ivory
Critter News
AUGUST 29, 2009
From the African Conservation Foundation.the story was actually published earlier in August, but still worth posting A shocking undercover journey reveals that a poaching cartel known as ‘The Crocodile Gang’, led by Zimbabwe’s Emmerson Mnangagwa, is slaughtering rhinos and elephants to fulfill ‘requests’ for horn and ivory.
Wildebeest disrupting the rhinos’ sleep
Reddit Animals
OCTOBER 18, 2021
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomes a baby white rhinoceros!
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 25, 2012
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomes its seventh baby white rhino since 2004. The adorable baby, a female, will join other rhinos in the 26-acre white rhino habitat on Busch Gardens’ Serengeti Plain. Busch Gardens has celebrated a total of seventh white rhino births since October 2004.
Black rhinoceros, Forest, enjoyed some pumpkins for Halloween
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Black rhinos are considered endangered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and are found in central and southern Africa. Black rhinos have a prehensile lip that is used much like a finger to select and pick the leaves and twigs they prefer. Doesn’t it look like he is having the time of his life?!
Rhino horns have shrunk over time as poachers pursue larger prizes.
Reddit Animals
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
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Best places to spot the black rhinos
Reddit Animals
MAY 31, 2022
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Where’s BBOTY?
10,000 Birds
JANUARY 11, 2020
Large clumps of droppings, yet to be broken down by bugs, bacteria, or a returning rhino, were used as slightly raised perches. It was warm, I had time, a great vantage and the thrill that the rhino might feel the call of nature and appear at any moment. They were chasing flies around a rhinoceros midden.
This South Africa’s blind rhino will steal your heart
Reddit Animals
DECEMBER 13, 2021
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Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park
Reddit Animals
JULY 19, 2021
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Work starts on new sanctuary for captive breeding of Sumatran rhinos
Reddit Animals
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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Huge Win for Rhino Conservation: India Records Zero Poachings in Parks for First Time in 44 Years
Reddit Animals
JANUARY 27, 2023
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Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park
Reddit Animals
JULY 19, 2021
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Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park
Reddit Animals
JULY 19, 2021
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Assam flooding: Several rare rhinos die in India's Kaziranga park
Reddit Animals
JULY 19, 2021
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Zambia Calls for Tougher Wildlife Crime Enforcement
Critter News
JANUARY 28, 2010
The worst areas of wildlife crime appear to be in rhino and elephant poaching. Tags: organized crime wildlife crime ivory africa zambia rhino elephants. Zambia's Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources is calling for a greater cooperation between her country's agencies in dealing with this serious issue.
A new pond has been set up at Vienna Zoo's Indian rhino enclosure - to the great delight of its horned inhabitants.
Reddit Animals
OCTOBER 6, 2022
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Nepal is "Poachers Paradise"
Critter News
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Tags: wildlife crime Nepal poaching rhino endangered species.
Animals of Kruger National Park: A Book Review
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
The one photograph of the Caracal shows it’s pointed ears and wispy ear tufts; a close-up of the mouth of the White Rhino focuses on the extremely wide mouth that distinguishes it from the Black Rhino; male and female images of the antelope species, which are significantly different, are shown side by side.
Busch Gardens’ Baby Cheetah Gets a New Puppy Pal
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 14, 2011
Busch Gardens supports the conservation of and education about cheetahs through the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, which has donated nearly $100,000 to cheetah efforts in Africa since 2005 and also helps fund conservation programs for white rhinos, marine animals and many other species around the world.
Zambian Police Officers Caught in Ivory Trafficking
Critter News
MARCH 2, 2009
ZAMBIA Wildlife Authority (Zawa) yesterday arrested four people, including two police officers, in Kafue for trafficking in ivory and rhino horns worth more than K1 billion. 36 elephants?
Click a Button, Save a Parrot
10,000 Birds
MARCH 22, 2012
Yes, rhinos, red pandas, chamois, and other charismatic creatures also deserve help, but this is a birding site so you know which way we’re voting!
Week 16: South Africa and Kruger National Park
10,000 Birds
MAY 28, 2018
In the first full day, we have seen dozens each of giraffes, zebra, warthogs, elephants, 12 rhinos, 30 hippos, 3 Cape Buffalo, crocodiles, jackals, monkeys, baboons, literally a thousand impala, and at least 10 different antelope type animals. The mighty rhino along with the Cattle Egret.
South Africa: Officials at OR Tambo International Airport Seize R53 Million ($3.54 Million) of Rhino Horn Heading to Malaysia
Reddit Animals
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
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Impala Jousting
10,000 Birds
JUNE 21, 2014
Other 10,000 Birds posts from Pilanesberg include Red-billed Oxpeckers on Rhinos , Diderik Cuckoos, a New Year’s toast and a morning at the hide overlooking Mankwe Dam. The horns of these young males will grow and continue to spiral until they attain the impressive headgear of a dominant male. Birding Impala South Africa'
"Steven Busulwa, an animal keeper, runs away from a charging rhino at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC) on 20 April 2020 in Uganda. Photo credit: Abubaker Lubowa / Reuters.
Reddit Animals
APRIL 22, 2022
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Busch Gardens Welcomes New Baby Cheetah
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 17, 2011
Busch Gardens supports the conservation of and education about cheetahs through the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, which has donated nearly $100,000 to cheetah efforts in Africa since 2005 and also helps fund conservation programs for white rhinos, marine animals and many other species around the world.
The Indian rhino’s horn is used to defend their territory, protect their calves and forage for food and water. But what keeps them safe is also the source of their biggest threat—poaching. Learn more about Indian rhinos and IFAW's work to protect them. ??
Reddit Animals
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
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100 Heartbeats
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 18, 2011
From the plight of Eastern Africa’s black rhinos to Australia’s Tasmanian devils, and Florida’s panthers, Corwin provides a riveting first-hand look at the critical state of our natural world. This book truly helps bring their stories to light!
Africa’s Big Five and Little Five
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 11, 2012
The Black Rhino was also a widespread African denizen occurring throughout the continent, even into desert areas. Seekers of the game-viewing Big Five have more recently relaxed their criteria and generally either Black or White Rhino is counted as a member of the Big Five.
Shadows of Africa
10,000 Birds
JULY 11, 2013
We are nearing the waterhole, and see the large oval shadow in the darkness: that White Rhino cow with a calf. Here and there, eyes are shining, mostly numerous Scrub Hares.
The Amusing Case of the Gulf Breeze Zoo Canada Geese
10,000 Birds
JUNE 4, 2019
Just beyond a fence, a pair of rhino adults and one baby munched contentedly on hay. The first time I visited the 30 acre enclosure, I walked the raised boardwalk over the space with eyes wide. Multiple varieties of ungulates jogged from place to place, while giant rhea birds stalked around looking for food.
Joy for Orphan Elephants
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
She’s reared abandoned baby buffalo, dik-diks, impalas, zebras, warthogs, and black rhinos, among others, but no creature has beguiled her more than elephants. Her husband was David Sheldrick, the renowned naturalist and founding warden of Tsavo East National Park who died of a heart attack in 1977.
Use it or lose it?
10,000 Birds
JULY 9, 2014
she shot a rhino (auctioned for conservation). Shot a rhino? On the other hand, I’m pretty dubious about shooting rhinos for conservation. I haven’t read a great deal about her, and know little about her beyond these salient facts: she’s blonde and a cheerleader. she’s Texan.
Happy Grandparents Day! ? This rhino, Ganga, lost her mom to a flood when she was only four months old. After being rescued and rehabilitated with the Wildlife Trust of India, she has been released to the wild, now thriving with her four calves and grand-calf. ?
Reddit Animals
OCTOBER 2, 2022
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Should the Military Force Protect the Environment?
Critter News
DECEMBER 23, 2008
In some parts of Africa, rangers receive military training and equipment to defend animals (and themselves) from poachers in pursuit of elephants, rhinos, gorillas, and other endangered species. In Nicaragua, the army patrols beaches to protect sea turtle eggs. But now there is increasing talk of more far-reaching action.
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