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What Guarding Rare Rhinos Says About Saving the Planet

The CNCL Team — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:42:05 +0000

The northern white rhinos have been brought to the edge of oblivion by relentless poaching and the widespread loss of suitable habitats. Rhinos in general are being killed off by the thousands each year for their horns. For the guards protecting the animals, the responsibility has a devotional quality to it that photographer Justin Mott captured in a series called “No Man’s Land,” being displayed at the Anastasia Photo gallery in New York.

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Australia Will Ban Domestic Trade of Ivory and Rhino Horns in Massive Win for Biodiversity

The CNCL Team — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 22:16:17 +0000

Australia has announced it will ban the domestic trade of ivory and rhino horn, a decision that could help halt illegal global poaching and save the treasured animals for future generations.

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Rhino Population Surges 1,000% in Tanzania Following Poaching Crackdown

The CNCL Team — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 23:53:27 +0000

There were only 15 rhinos roaming Tanzania in 2015. Today, there are 167 of the endangered animals, an increase of more than 1,000%.

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