are the poaching statistics for the current and 2 previous years. Why save the Rhino? There are many reasons why to save the rhino but here are the most important ones 1. Rhinos are an critically endangered species Three of the five rhinoceros species are classified as critically endangered this means they are very close to extinction. And without intervention from us they will probably go extinct. The black rhino is one of the three. 2. Rhinos have been around for millions of years
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References: Rhino horn use: Fact vs. fiction. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/rhinoceros/rhino-horn-use-fact-vs-fiction/1178/ Bryson‚ D. (2012). Vietnam craves rhino horn; costs more than cocaine. Retrieved from http://news.yahoo.com/vietnam-craves-rhino-horn-costs-more-cocaine-062134928.html
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Ecological and Economical Ramifications of Rhino Poaching in South Africa L. David Cohen SPEA-S 332 10 December 2014 The CITES international trade ban on rhino parts‚ specifically‚ the horn‚ has fallen ineffective in its effort to reduce the illegal poaching of rhinos in an attempt to limit supply‚ which has lead to an increase in demand and price. This economic response has provided poachers with a growing incentive to poach rhinos for their horn‚ threatening to drive the black (Diceros
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Research Report: Rhino poaching: 1. Introduction to Rhinos: Rhinos are unique animals. There are 6 different rhino species (The White‚ Black‚ The greater one horned‚ Sumatran and the Javan Rhinos) around the world South Africa is home to two the Black and White Rhinos. Rhinos are more closely related to horses as opposed to elephants. They are massive‚ hoof creatures with extremely thick skin‚ bulky‚ strong bodies and at least one horn that extend from their noses. They are timid herbivores who have
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1. What is SANParks/ Kruger National Park’s objective and vision? Is selling rhino consistent with their objective and vision? If not‚ then what should it be? The objective and vision of Kruger National Parks is to create a safe haven for black and white rhinos to avoid extinction as well as keeping the park running for the hundreds of species of South African animals and plant life that is found in Kruger National Park. They also wanted to be able continue to capture game to add to the parks wildlife
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INTRODUCTION Peter Gwin‚ the award-winning staff writer at National Geographic magazine is the author that we chose to criticize based on his great article‚ “Rhino Wars”. The piece of writing from the March issue of the National Geographic Magazine examines the current state of rhinos & rhino poaching in South Africa and other regions. His writing gives the reader an insight of rhino poaching for their horns and how it jeopardizes the species that are facing extinction. SUMMARY “Rhino
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Should we keep animals in captivity? Introduction Do you know that there are approximately a hundred million wild animals‚ and about twenty thousand species that die every year? Wild animals are in great danger from nature‚ diseases and worsening environment. The extinction of animals has become a critical problem leading us to think whether or not we should keep animals in captivity. Body – Danger In recent 50 years‚ nearly two thirds of the world’s forest has been cut down for human industry
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A rapidly growing trade for the Transnational Organized Crime groups is the illegal wildlife trade. “By its very nature‚ it is almost impossible to obtain reliable figures for the value of illegal wildlife trade. Experts at TRAFFIC‚ the wildlife trade monitoring network‚ estimate that it runs into hundreds of millions of dollars.” (2015). Tigers‚ Elephants‚ Rhinos‚ and even sea creatures like turtles are just a few animals that are being poached for this trade. The elephants for their ivory and
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having survived millions of years despite a curse - literally on its head. As elephant-borne riders approach‚ the formidable hulk sniffs the air for danger‚ then resumes its breakfast. This is Kaziranga‚ refuge to more than 2‚200 endangered Indian rhinoceros and one of the world’s best-protected wildlife reserves. But even here‚ where rangers follow shoot-to-kill orders‚ poachers are laying siege to "Fortress Kaziranga"‚ attempting to sheer off the animals’ horns to supply a surge in demand for purported
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The Rhinoceros The rhinoceros is a big‚ archaic looking mammal that dates back to the Miocene era millions of years ago. Members of the rhinoceros family are characterized by their large size. We get two types of Rhinos in South Africa‚ namely: Black Rhinoceros - Diceros bicornis White Rhinoceros - Ceratotherium simum. The White Rhino: The white rhino’s name originates from the Dutch "weit‚" which means wide‚ a position to its wide‚ square hush adapted for grazing. The white rhino‚ which
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