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07.23.2024

What if we did nothing?: Measuring the impact conservation has had on the black rhino population 

In the early 1900s, Africa was home to an estimated 100,000 black rhinos. Sadly their numbers plummeted to less than…View Full Release »

07.17.2024

Importance of annual floods in floodplain ecosystems like Kaziranga National Park in India

The state of Assam in northeastern India is blessed with two major rivers, Brahmaputra – the fourth largest river in…View Full Release »

06.05.2024

Justice for Javan Rhinos 

In a surprising turn of events, a rhino poacher in Indonesia just received a higher sentence than what prosecutors originally…View Full Release »

05.30.2024

Two Poaching Groups Confess to Killing 26 Javan Rhinos

*This story is developing and details will be updated as information is released* May 30, 2024 In an update to…View Full Release »

05.22.2024

How Science is Being Used to Secure a Brighter Future for Black Rhinos in Namibia

This blog was written by IRF partner, Minnesota Zoo Foundation The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) supports rhino conservationists and scientists around…View Full Release »

04.29.2024

REVIVING RAINFORESTS: A GOURMET BUFFET FOR RHINOS IN THE MAKING

This blog was written by IRF partner, INDONESIAN RHINO INITIATIVE (IRI) Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park (WKNP)  is home to some…View Full Release »

04.26.2024

Heartbreaking Details Emerge from Javan Rhino Poaching Trial

April 26, 2024 Our worst nightmare for one of the world’s rarest species appears to be a reality. A suspect,…View Full Release »

04.09.2024

Camera Trap Spots a Rare Javan Rhino Calf

09 April 2024 A Javan rhino calf was recently spotted on camera trap in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park. Indonesia’s…View Full Release »

02.27.2024

Rhino Poaching on the Rise

February 27, 2024 A sobering statistic out of South Africa today as they report an increase in rhino poaching. Almost…View Full Release »

02.15.2024

Disrupting the Illicit Rhino Trade Across Kavango Zambezi Trans Frontier Conservation Area 

This blog was written by IRF partner, Wildlife Crime Prevention (WCP) Zambia The greatest threat rhino populations have faced over…View Full Release »

01.17.2024

Rhinos Return to Laokhowa and Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary 

Greater one-horned rhinos have returned to Assam’s Laokhowa-Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS). This is the first time this imperiled species has…View Full Release »

11.27.2023

It’s a Boy! The World Celebrates as Sumatran Rhinos Delilah and Harapan Become Parents

Last weekend the Government of Indonesia announced the second rhino birth within two months at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS)…View Full Release »

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