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RE: Rhinos - Defenceless giants

in #nature7 years ago

within a decade or less, all the remaining white & black Rhinos will have to be put not just into sanctuaries, but into small enclosures and constantly monitored by armed guards. The demand for their horn from China and elsewhere continues to increase and obviously impoverished local poachers are willing to risk their lives or face lengthy prison terms in order to score a large payday.

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China is not so bad anymore. I'm told they are making a concerted effort towards clamping down on the trade of ivory (and I hope) rhino horn. Our biggest problem stems from Vietnam and Taiwan. We've now legalised the trade of rhino horn in South Africa in a last ditched effort to drive prices down and breeding up. Maybe too little too late, but giving up hope is not an option.

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