by Royal Rhino | Jan 10, 2019 | Awareness, Conservation, General, Rhino species, Trade in rhino horn
Before we kick 2019 off properly, it’s time to take a look at how last year treated our favourite member of the Big Five. We’ve put together a summary of the main events (both good and bad) that took place in the world of rhinos last year. Rhino poaching...
by royalrhino | Jul 20, 2018 | Awareness, Dr Ian Player, Rhino species, Trade in rhino horn
We need to stop the slaughter of our rhinos. Rhinos are being poached for their horns, which are more valuable than gold in Southeast and Far East Asia. Vietnam in particular shows a high demand for rhino horn, as where it is often used as a part of traditional...
by royalrhino | May 18, 2018 | Awareness, Conservation, Rhino species, Science
A southern white rhino female, named Victoria, has been impregnated via artificial insemination, researchers announced on Thursday. “It’s very exciting because this is our first pregnant rhino from artificial insemination here at the San Diego Zoo Safari...
by royalrhino | Mar 27, 2018 | Conservation, Dr Ian Player, Rhino species
Scientists hope that advances in in vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques can offer hope for the survival of the northern white rhino, after the last male of the species died last week. The death last week of Sudan, the last northern white rhino male, has led to...
by royalrhino | Aug 1, 2016 | Conservation, Rhino species
Forensic science is key to help protect rhinos and other wildlife under siege, believes Dr Cindy Harper. Harper, who heads up the Onderstepoort Veterinary Genetics Laboratory at the University of Pretoria, has been instrumental in doing DNA profiling of rhinos and...
by royalrhino | May 13, 2016 | General, Rhino species
By Jorisna Bonthuys Dr. Johan Marais knows the ugly face of rhino poaching all too well. He is one of the veterinarians involved in taking care of the survivors. Marais, one of the founding members of Saving the Survivors, is regarded as one of the best rhino surgeons...
