Rhinos are vital to Africa’s ecosystems, shaping landscapes and supporting biodiversity. Despite their importance, these iconic species face severe threats from poaching and habitat loss, making conservation efforts critical to their survival. AWF’s work aims to not only protect rhinos but also preserve the ecosystems they sustain and Africa’s natural heritage. The African Wildlife Foundation has supported rhino populations across multiple #African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, a

In 1900 the rhino population across Africa & Asia was 500,000 by 1995 it was 11,000First it was the usual suspects the colonial european elites especially the British trophy hunters who used to hunt 14 rhinos a day for their "entertainment" Second was the boom in east asia & middle east oil market which introduced the element of poaching. Asians have long held false belief that rhino horns have medicinal properties while both Asians & yemenis also use these horns to make status artifactsEspecial

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