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rhinoceros
Rhinos ‘Hanging by a Thread:’ Vietnam and South Africa Sign Poaching Agreement
South Africa and Vietnam signed an agreement to help curb the killings of rhino’s for their horns, which are used in traditional Asian medicine.
Record Number of S. African Rhinos Killed This Year
Rhino poaching is on the rise in South Africa. Demand for rhino horns in Asia drives poachers as the government remains too lax, says WWF.
100 South African Rhinos Poached in 2 Months
Poachers have killed 100 rhinoceroses in the past two months in South Africa, authorities said.
Asian Countries Driving Rhino, Elephant Poaching
Asian countries are fueling demand for rhinocero horns, elephant tusks, and tiger parts, conservation group World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said in a report Tuesday.
