The latest poaching numbers from South Africa were announced last month, with almost 500 rhinos killed for their horns in 2023, more than 60% of those in just one state park. While Kruger National Park has successfully deployed layers of security measures to adapt to the poaching crisis, other parks haven't yet taken the necessary steps to prevent these devastating losses. The vast majority of poaching last year occurred in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, which had an alarming 325 rhinos poached – 307 of those deaths occurred in just one state park, Hluhluwe iMfolozi.

You can stay up to date with the latest poaching numbers through our new Rhino Poaching page, where we have compiled the latest on rhino poaching statistics and relevant news in one place. 

In just over a month we will be celebrating the FIVE rhino species on the FIFTH day of the FIFTH month. The International Rhino Foundation has partnered with Blue Rhino to raise awareness about the importance of protecting rhinos and their habitats – and to Keep the Five Alive!

Get your Keep the Five Alive shirt available through May 31st. Order by April 14th for delivery by 5/5! 

Sedah Mirah, born on March 24, 2022 just celebrated her second birthday! She currently weighs in at over 500 kg (1,102 lbs or as large as an adult male polar bear)!

Watching Sedah Mirah grow is nothing short of miraculous, as her birth marked a number of firsts for the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS). She was the first calf from mother Rosa and her birth was challenging and requiring medical intervention. Thanks to the wonderful veterinary staff at the SRS, just a few days after her difficult birth, Sedah Mirah was up and playing.

Sedah Mirah was also the start of the second generation of rhinos born at the SRS, as Andatu, her father, was the first Sumatran rhino ever born in captivity in Indonesia and the second Sumatran rhino in the breeding program to sire a calf. 

Watch her grow up in the blink of an eye in this video! 

Become part of IRF's Rhino Guardians, a group of forward-thinking supporters who have chosen to stand up for rhinos and their future by naming IRF as a beneficiary in their estate plans.

As an expression of our gratitude, Rhino Guardians members will be granted exclusive privileges, including:

Please consider joining these like-minded rhino fans as part of IRF’s Rhino Guardians.

Since our founding in 1991, IRF has been actively supported by accredited zoos committed to protecting wild rhinos and their habitats. These zoos contribute invaluable funding and technical expertise to our rhino conservation programs around the world as well as help us spread awareness of the plight of the rhino! As part of their continued support, our partner zoos will be offering exclusive IRF merch at their gift shops with a portion of the proceeds coming to IRF to help rhino conservation! 

We need your help Team Rhino! 

As valued members of Team Rhino, we want your input to pick out the designs that will be available exclusively in Zoo partner gift shops! So which is your favorite design? Vote down below!  

Pair your new Keep the Five Alive shirt with our custom knitted socks featuring all 5 rhinos, made from 100% organic cotton.