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- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 12th, 2013
49% Increase in Rhino Poaching Reported for 2012
Despite efforts to protect them, Africa's rhinos are killed by poachers on a regular basis
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- January 8th, 2013
11 Elephants Killed in Kenya's Worst Animals Mass Shooting
The elephants all belonged to the same family, died in a matter of minutes
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- December 18th, 2012
600 Elite Soldiers Sent to Defend Cameroon from Poachers
This proves the “skyrocketing demand for ivory” threatens international security, WWF says
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- December 12th, 2012
Fourth Largest Illegal Global Trade: Wildlife Trafficking
Wildlife traffickers spin $19 billion yearly, threaten international security
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- December 12th, 2012
New Record: 1,500 Elephant Tusks Seized by Malaysian Customs
The tusks were hidden in wooden crates, their final destination was China
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- November 29th, 2012
In 10 Years’ Time, Rhinos Will Have Become Extinct
Only one decade is left to save this species, the WWF says
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- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 27th, 2012
Mortally Wounded Mother Rhino Leads Its Calf to Safety Before Dying
The mother rhino was butchered by poachers, authorities made five arrests
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- November 16th, 2012
Cameroon's Army Is Sent to Defend the Borders, Keep Poachers at Bay
The country's high official wish to avoid another “elephant massacre”
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- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 14th, 2012
Spotlight: Heroic Elephant Derailed a Train to Protect Its Herd
The incident occurred in 1894, yet still gives people the goosebumps
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- November 10th, 2012
Rhino Horn Trader Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
Faced with the overwhelming evidence, the man had no choice but to plead guilty
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- November 9th, 2012
Hillary Clinton Says Poaching Is a Threat to National Security
The US Intelligence must keep poachers from “stealing from the next generation”
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- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 2nd, 2012
Botswana's President Takes Firm Stand Against Hunting
Hunting licenses will no longer be issued in this country
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- November 1st, 2012
Elephant Tusks Worth $1.32 Million Confiscated in Tanzania
One of the culprits tries to bribe the police, offers $9,500
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- October 29th, 2012
Ivory Audit Now Under Way in the Central African Republic
The goal is to fight back poaching, wildlife crimes
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- October 23rd, 2012
1,209 Tusks Get Confiscated by Authorities in Hong Kong
The ivory came from roughly 600 slaughtered elephants, is worth $3.4 million
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- October 17th, 2012
Tom Hardy, Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio Plan Two Movies About Poaching
It is still unsure whether or not the public will appreciate their projects
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- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 17th, 2012
Poaching in South Africa Hits Record Numbers
455 rhinos were killed in 2012 alone, in spite of numerous poachers being arrested