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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 12th, 2013
49% Increase in Rhino Poaching Reported for 2012

49% Increase in Rhino Poaching Reported for 2012

Despite efforts to protect them, Africa's rhinos are killed by poachers on a regular basis

11 Elephants Killed in Kenya's Worst Animals Mass Shooting

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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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2012
600 Elite Soldiers Sent to Defend Cameroon from Poachers

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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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 12th, 2012
Fourth Largest Illegal Global Trade: Wildlife Trafficking

Fourth Largest Illegal Global Trade: Wildlife Trafficking

Wildlife traffickers spin $19 billion yearly, threaten international security

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 12th, 2012
New Record: 1,500 Elephant Tusks Seized by Malaysian Customs

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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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 29th, 2012
In 10 Years’ Time, Rhinos Will Have Become Extinct

In 10 Years’ Time, Rhinos Will Have Become Extinct

Only one decade is left to save this species, the WWF says

Mortally Wounded Mother Rhino Leads Its Calf to Safety Before Dying

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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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 16th, 2012
Cameroon's Army Is Sent to Defend the Borders, Keep Poachers at Bay

Cameroon's Army Is Sent to Defend the Borders, Keep Poachers at Bay

The country's high official wish to avoid another “elephant massacre”

Spotlight: Heroic Elephant Derailed a Train to Protect Its Herd

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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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 10th, 2012
Rhino Horn Trader Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

Rhino Horn Trader Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

Faced with the overwhelming evidence, the man had no choice but to plead guilty

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 9th, 2012
Hillary Clinton Says Poaching Is a Threat to National Security

Hillary Clinton Says Poaching Is a Threat to National Security

The US Intelligence must keep poachers from “stealing from the next generation”

Botswana's President Takes Firm Stand Against Hunting

Botswana's President Takes Firm Stand Against Hunting

Hunting licenses will no longer be issued in this country

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 1st, 2012
Elephant Tusks Worth $1.32 Million Confiscated in Tanzania

Elephant Tusks Worth $1.32 Million Confiscated in Tanzania

One of the culprits tries to bribe the police, offers $9,500

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 29th, 2012
Ivory Audit Now Under Way in the Central African Republic

Ivory Audit Now Under Way in the Central African Republic

The goal is to fight back poaching, wildlife crimes

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 23rd, 2012
1,209 Tusks Get Confiscated by Authorities in Hong Kong

1,209 Tusks Get Confiscated by Authorities in Hong Kong

The ivory came from roughly 600 slaughtered elephants, is worth $3.4 million

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 17th, 2012
Tom Hardy, Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio Plan Two Movies About Poaching

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

Poaching in South Africa Hits Record Numbers

455 rhinos were killed in 2012 alone, in spite of numerous poachers being arrested

 
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