Thandi’s Story
Thandi found poached. Thandi recovered. Amidst the hundreds of rhinos slaughtered in 2012, one rhino beat the odds. Her name is Thandi. In early March of 2012 three rhinos were found poached in the...
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Rhinos sleep standing up. *Rhinos are distantly related to the horse *The White Rhinos is the largest, weighing up to 5000lbs, the Sumatran is the smallest, weighing “just” 1750lbs. *Rhinos roll in the...
View ArticleYao Ming: Making a Difference
At 7ft, 6 in tall, Yao Ming is an intimidating figure, the tallest player in the NBA during his former career with the Houston Rockets. But this gentle giant is spending his time nowadays educating...
View ArticleThandi: Plastic Surgery after Poaching
Thandi’s story started in March of 2012, when she was brought to our attention after the brutal poaching attempt on her life, along with her companion Themba. (see previous post...
View ArticleDamned if They Do, Damned if They Don’t
To trade or not to trade? Always a hotbed of debate concerning rhino poaching But since South Africa is entertaining the idea of a “one-off” sale to sell the current stockpiles of horn, things have...
View ArticleMagic powder
Originally posted on ANIMAL POST: Rhino horn, ground into powder, is in strong demand in Vietnam. Rhino horn powder mixed in drink. (Photo: Justinmott.Photoshelter.com) It is believed to be a cancer...
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