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From 76 to ~50: What the Latest Javan Rhino Numbers Tell Us About Poaching Pressure

Despite education about rhinos, they continue to be hunted around the world for one simple reason: their horns. With just ...
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Researchers expose secret smuggling trick used to traffic endangered animal parts: 'Nobody checks'

Poachers in Malaysia have been using commercial fishing fleets to smuggle body parts of critically endangered tigers. They are using networks of routes and fishing boats to traffic the parts of ...
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Authorities complete incredible effort in national park that had been devastated by animal poachers: 'This marks an important milestone'

This national park in Zimbabwe is getting a much-needed makeover. Conservation teams successfully relocated nearly 75 herbivores to Matusadona National Park in the northern part of the country. The ...
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'A crime against all Coloradans': CPW investigating another Pueblo County animal poaching

A pronghorn was illegally shot in Pueblo West on Sept. 1 and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are seeking the public’s help to identify the poacher who killed it. According to a CPW news release, ...
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Angola nearly lost its national animal to poaching. Here’s how a team of dedicated conservationists brought it back

(CNN) — With its long, ridged horns and muscular build, the giant sable antelope is a majestic sight — and a rare one at that. This particular antelope, endemic only to Angola, in southwest Africa, is ...
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Officials thrilled after significant decrease in poaching incidents of iconic animal: 'They are our pride and the crown jewel of our biodiversity'

Impressive strides have been made in wildlife conservation worldwide, as demonstrated by an 86% reduction in rhino poaching in India, according to Good News Network. The country's new policies have ...