Rhinos

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World’s largest transboundary conservation area strengthens economies and preserves animal habitats.

Relocation efforts help the species as it faces an increasing threat from poachers in South Africa

287 rhinos poached in South Africa this year. Now, more than ever, we need to curb demand for rhino horn and end poaching.

The Save Vanishing Species stamp is a new stamp designed to raise money to help protect endangered wildlife and is available at all post offices in the U.S.  Read more

A free and confidential phone hotline launched in Namibia as a proactive measure to stop potential acts of poaching.

Nepal began a national census to determine the status and distribution of the greater one-horned rhinoceros.

Rare footage of two Javan rhinos and two of their calves was captured on video recently.

The female rhino and her calf were greeted with cheers and applause from the Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV 2020) team of conservationists, local representatives, veterinarians and forest department officials as the two made an impatient entry into their new home at Manas National Park in India’s northeastern state of Assam on December 29.

Africa’s rhinos received a massive—and loud—show of support during Rhino Day on September 22. South Africans all around the country blew their vuvuzelas as a symbolic call for immediate action to stop rhino poaching through strengthened law enforcement and strict legal penalties.

The release of six alleged rhino poachers from custody two weeks before a meeting of the largest wildlife trade convention is emblematic of the chronic lack of political will to enact enforcement efforts required to save these endangered species.

Rhino poaching worldwide is on the rise, according to a new report by TRAFFIC and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

In 1999, the first known images of Vietnam's Javan rhinos were captured in camera traps supported by WWF, proving without question that this species was not extinct in mainland Southeast Asia as was once believed.

Now WWF and our partners are furthering the quest for Javan rhino using an innovative new tool – dung-sniffing dogs. Trained in the US and Vietnam, the canine duo Chevvy and Pepper are a vital part in getting accurate information on the last of the Javan rhinos in Vietnam.

WWF has enjoyed many significant conservation achievements across the past year. Below are a few success stories highlighting exciting results, but also emphasizing our continuous commitment to confront the ongoing challenges faced by our planet. 

Only 31 rhinoceros were counted during a 10-day survey, from May 17-27, 2007 conducted in Bardia National Park, according to the national authority, the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation in Nepal. The previous rhino census, carried out in 2000 in this park found a total of 67 rhinos - 37 in the Geruwa River floodplain, and 30 in the Babai River floodplain.