When I think about it, the results of this study are pretty much common sense. If you remove a vital part of an animals defensive anatomy you are going to alter the mentality of that animal negatively. It is the same with declawing cats about which I know a hell of a lot! It changes …
Removing a rhino’s horn to protect them makes them anti-social and anxious Read More »
A tiny report in The Times newspaper today indicates that something very serious is happening in terms of conservation of both the rhino and the elephant. The Times report states that rhino horns across all species have shrunk in the past century. Scientists believe that hunting is the probable cause. The findings have been published …
NEWS AND COMMENT-BOTSWANA: In an event which belies the so-called security of Botswana as a safe haven for the persecuted rhino, it has been reported that poachers bought tickets to one of the country’s top animal sanctuaries, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, and boldly killed and dehorned two of the rhinos. This event has marked a “brazen …
Poachers bought tickets to rhino sanctuary before killing and dehorning 2 rhinos Read More »
Anton Mzimba was a hero. He was a warrior and he was doing fantastic work in “running one of the most effective units in the area. The rhinos on the Timbavati were well protected by his team. He had become a major obstacle to the poachers who wanted to take his area. So, there was …
Ranger who protected rhinos shot dead by organised crime Read More »
NEWS AND COMMENT-SOUTH AFRICA: John Hume is a controversial figure. He breeds rhinoceroses on his farm. The Times reports that he has 2,000 on his 8400-ha farm in north-west South Africa. He de-horns his rhino and keeps the horns which he wants to sell because he is lobbying for a ban on the international trade …
Controversial rhino farmer plans to release 100 animals into the wild Read More »
