by Royal Rhino | Sep 22, 2019 | Awareness, Conservation, Trade in rhino horn
The war against rhino poaching is no longer a conservation problem – it is a criminal problem. And although scores of information pertaining to the issue already exists, a large number of South Africans are unaware of how deep the issue really runs. To address...
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 31, 2016 | Conservation, Trade in rhino horn
By Jorisna Bonthuys To trade or not to trade in rhino horn. This remains one of the most controversial issues when it comes to rhino management and plans to fight the surge in poaching. In April the government announced its decision not to submit a proposal requesting...