Rhino

Kevin Pietersen's second innings: Former England player is now committed to saving rhinos from extinction

As a cricketer, Kevin Pietersen made a name for himself by never backing down from a fight. After his England career ended, he discovered a new calling and now finds himself in the middle of a bigger fight ― saving rhinos from extinction.

The Sumatran rhinos have gone extinct in Malaysia after the last rhino died from cancer

The female rhino Iman had uterine tumours since her capture in March 2014 and died due to natural causes.

Assam’s rhino habitats are being overtaken by invasive plant species; will timely solutions be found?

Each of Assam state’s four rhino reserves currently faces threats from invasive plants including Parthenium, Mimosa, Mikania and water hyacinth

Threat to endangered Javan rhinos comes to light after deadly Indonesian tsunami

The search for a second home for the species has been on for nearly 8 years with no results as yet.

Over 100 wildlife rangers have died in Asia and Central Africa in the past year

2018 saw the murder of Rachel Katumwa, the first female wildlife ranger to be killed while on duty.

Ninth rhino dies after failed attempt to move to a new reserve in Kenya

Between 2005 and 2017, 147 black rhinos were transferred to new habitats in Kenya, the government said.

Scientists grow embryos containing DNA of the near-extinct northern white rhino

There are only two northern white rhino known to be alive today — both infertile females.

Pride of lions killing suspected rhino poachers has Twitter applauding the cats

The anti-poaching unit found a high-powered rifle, wire cutters and an ax along with the remains.

Hunters become the hunted: Riflemen out to poach rhinos in South Africa get mauled by lions

At least three suspected poachers who were apparently hunting for rhinos have been mauled to death and eaten by lions on a game reserve in South Africa, the owner said on Thursday

World's last male northern white rhino dead; 45-year-old Sudan stole many hearts with his dignity and strength

The world's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after "age-related complications," researchers announced on Tuesday, saying he "stole the heart of many with his dignity and strength."