Tag: Poaching

02.21.2014

Historically, rhinos were not only killed for just their horns

In addition to their horns, rhinos have been killed through the ages for their meat and skin. In India, the…View Full Release »

02.13.2014

Rhino De-horning

Rhinos are sometimes de-horned to discourage poaching.  This rhino from Zimbabwe has been tranquilized for the procedure, which causes the…View Full Release »

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 »

01.15.2014

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 »

12.06.2013

Tales from the Field: Rhino Protection Units in Training

The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) supports 16 Rhino Protection Units (RPUs) in three Indonesian national parks. Bukit Barisan Selatan and…View Full Release »

11.28.2013

Give a Hand for Rhinos

Through the end of the year, the International Rhino Foundation will be sharing the latest information on the status of…View Full Release »

10.30.2013

Comments on the Dallas Safari Club Auction of a Permit to Hunt a Black Rhino

International Rhino Foundation Comments on Dallas Safari Club Auction of a Permit to Hunt a Black Rhino 29 October 2013…View Full Release »

09.20.2013

Rhino Experts Weigh in on their Wish for World Rhino Day

In the continuing effort to spread the word about rhino conservation and the current poaching crisis, our friends at Project:…View Full Release »

07.30.2013

IRF Guest Post on Mongabay.com

Featured today on Mongabay.com, a guest post on Javan Rhinos by IRF Program Officer, Bill Konstant. Head on over and…View Full Release »