Milestone in Manas: Baby rhino born for first time since 2014 September 28, 2017 Amid the stories about poaching and the dire state of a species, every so often a glimmer of hope comes along. Look to Manas National… Continue Reading
Czech zoo saws off horns to protect rhinos from poachers March 24, 2017 It seems like a drastic measure. But after the killing of a white rhinoceros at the Thoriy Zoo in Paris earlier this month for… Continue Reading
Not even safe in zoos: hippo, crocodile and rhino killed in vicious attacks in three zoos March 8, 2017 There’s a sickening trend happening. Over the last few days, criminals have broken into three zoos in three countries for the gory purpose of… Continue Reading
Photo of rhino killed for its horns wins top prize at World Press Photo awards February 18, 2017 National Geographic had one of the best critter feature story published last year when reporter Bryan Christie and photojournalist Brent Stirton detailed the plight… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Baby rhino discovers snow, rolls around in it. As you do. January 4, 2017 We’ve seen a baby rhino at the Blank Park Zoo take her first bath. But have you seen a baby rhino discovering snow? Zookeepers… Continue Reading
RAW VIDEO: Rhino with snout stuck in tire rescued in Zimbabwe October 17, 2016 A rhino in Lake Chivero Recreational Park near Harare, Zimbabwe is breathing and eating a little easier after getting freed from the tire stuck on its… Continue Reading
First rhino horn burn in the U.S. to occur in San Diego sends message of zero tolerance to poachers September 8, 2016 A symbolic statement against poaching will take place for the first time in the United States. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park will host… Continue Reading
Rhino at San Diego Zoo Safari Park victim of failed poaching attempt in Africa August 19, 2016 If rhinos can’t even be free from poachers in a wildlife refuge, where can they be safe? That’s the question now plaguing officials after it… Continue Reading
Orphaned baby rhino Thor has giddy fun with GoPro strapped to his head June 7, 2016 Critterfiles readers know that when you strap a GoPro on any animal, some magical mishaps will happen. Over the years, we’ve seen: A dog… Continue Reading
Kenya burns world’s largest haul of ivory sending graphic message to poachers April 30, 2016 The numbers are stark. So are the images. Some 8,000 elephants killed by poachers to create this, a stockpile of 105 tonnes of ivory,… Continue Reading
