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Good News and Bad News for Rhinos
Two days ago we learned that park rangers in Ujung Kulon National Park (Indonesia) had used camera traps to count a total of 58 Javan rhinos, up from 51 in 2012.

Report Back: Your action against Illegal Wildlife Trade
This winter, we asked for your support to help us stand up against illegal wildlife trade. Now we’re seeing results, thanks to you!

Translocated rhinos give birth in Manas National Park, Assam, India
Amidst the recent spurt in poaching of rhinos in the north east Indian state of Assam there is a reason to cheer. Two translocated rhinos in the Manas National Park of the state have given birth.

Rhino poaching toll reaches new high
Rhino poaching statistics released today by the South African government reveal that a record 668 rhinos were killed across the country in 2012, an increase of nearly 50 per cent from the 448 rhinos lost to poachers in 2011. An additional five rhinos have been killed since the beginning of this year.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…rhino?
First step: imagine being in South Africa. Second step: imagine looking up at the sound of a helicopter and seeing a rhino fly past.