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Invest in the future of Rhino survival
The plight of our rhinos demands our immediate attention, and it is with grave concern that we address
the sombre reality that our current efforts are failing these magnificent creatures. In the past 12 years, we
have mourned the loss of two subspecies: the western black rhino in 2011 and the northern white rhino
in 2018. The African rhino, which once roamed freely in 29 range states in 1977, has now been declared
extinct in 24 of them.
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An Assessment of the Anti-trade Arguments
An Assessment of the Anti-trade Arguments June 23, 2016 | By Dr Jane Wiltshire Introduction Many dedicated and passionate rhino lovers are vehemently against the legalisation of a rhino-horn trade. These arguments have a natural resonance with many of us, but how valid are they? This article will examine the available evidence and with common-sense reasoning answer …
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Why are rhinos important for ecosystems?
Why are rhinos important for ecosystems? September 22, 2022 | By Dr Jane Wiltshire and Dr Ian A W Macdonald Introduction Most people understand that the poaching of rhinos is cruel and could, quite possibly, drive rhinos to extinction. But why the inordinate fuss about rhinos? Are they special enough from an ecological point of …
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The global ban on the trade in rhino horn does not, and will not, work
There were 29 rhino range states when the ban on trade in rhino horn was imposed in 1977. Today, only five range states remain with evolutionarily viable rhino populations.
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Video/Audio
Dodging Doomsday for our Rhino!
Rhino horn trade done right - possibly the most critical 15 minutes ever to save our Rhino!
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Wat word van John Hume se 2000 witrenosters? May 12, 2023 | By Dr Jane Wiltshire http://www.royalbhejane.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Wat-word-van-John-Hume-se-2000-witrenosters_.mp3 Opsomming Die toekoms van 16% van Suid-Afrika en 8% van die wêreld se witrenoster-bevolking is in die weegskaal nadat ‘n veiling om 2000 van dié diere te verkoop, misluk het. Die renosterboer, John Hume, is die eienaar van …
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