The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is an essential part if the conservation effort for black rhinos. Rhinoceros poaching is sadly still very popular in Africa. However, through efforts made by the WWF and the Save the Rhino International Charity (among others), there has been a drastic decrease in the amount of poaching for Rhino horns. Effective security monitoring is being established in places like the Etosha National Park in Namibia, in order to better protect this endangered species. New transmitters are being used to track animal movements so as to enable scientists and authorities to monitor these prized animals closely. Also, the WWF is currently setting up an African-wide rhino database through the use of DNA analysis on individual rhino horns. This aids in prosecutions of poachers, and once more, decreases poaching in the future. (Lewis, 2014) Finally, TRAFFIC, which is the world’s largest trade monitoring network for wildlife, strongly aids in enforcing the law when it comes to poaching and therein similar activities. (Emslie, 2012) We must all work together to ensure that this fantastic creature does not die as a result of our cruel and egotistic actions.
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“Poaching is a scourge that could wipe out decades of conservation gains made for black rhinos.”
Matthew Lewis
African Species Expert