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02.10.2014

Rhino Art? You be the judge.

Rhino art: a “butt painting” made by Stan, a popular white rhino at the North Carolina Zoo.

02.07.2014

Anti-poaching patrols in India's Manas National Park

Anti-poaching patrols in India’s Manas National Park are conducted on foot, in vehicles and on elephant-back, which gives forest guards…View Full Release »

02.03.2014

A Rhino "Crash"

One of the most popular sculptures at the Houston Zoo is this white rhino busting though a brick wall.

02.02.2014

Rhinos translocation project at Manas National Park, Assam, India

To date, 25 greater one-horned rhinos have been reintroduced to Manas National Park, 10 wild-caught animals translocated from the Pobitora…View Full Release »

01.27.2014

Finding evidence of the rare Javan Rhino

Footprint casts from nine rhinos that have responded to habitat restoration efforts in the Javan Rhino Science and Conservation Area…View Full Release »

01.23.2014

Give someone you love a great big gift for Valentine's Day

The Sumatran rhino is one of the most endangered mammals on Earth. Perhaps no more than 100 animals survive in…View Full Release »

01.21.2014

A Shameful Record: Offical 2013 South African Rhino Poaching Stats

The numbers are in. The government of South Africa recently announced that a record 1,004 rhinos were poached last year,…View Full Release »

01.20.2014

AAZK Bowling for Rhinos

Last month, the American Association of Zookeepers contributed more than $205,000 to IRF to help support Rhino Protection Units in…View Full Release »

01.17.2014

The greater one-horned or Indian rhinoceros was the first of its kind described by science. The year was 1758 – the same year that Halley’s Comet first actually appeared after its discovery.

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01.16.2014

IRF Communications Team Plans for 2014 and Beyond

The White Oak Conservation Center, located in northern Florida, recently hosted the International Rhino Foundation’s Communication Committee for a two-day…View Full Release »

01.15.2014

Boneyard: Three At-Risk Animal Species in Africa

 Boneyard: Three At-Risk Animal Species in Africa Re-blogged courtesy of SuperScholar Source: SuperScholar.org

12.31.2013

Five Rhinos. Five Resolutions.

Give rhinos a hand by embracing these magnificent creatures as part of your New Year’s resolutions. What one thing will…View Full Release »