Rhino poaching
Emaciated and dehydrated baby rhino rescued after mother dies: "Miracle"
The Indian rhino is listed as "vulnerable" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species.
NGO buys 2,000 rhinos from private breeder to set them free
The breeding operation contains the world's largest population of privately owned white rhinos—one that could be key to the survival of these animals.
Snake catcher called out to "large hissing" not prepared for what he finds
James Bindoff, who goes by Townsville Snake Catcher on the internet, found an unusual culprit after responding to what was thought to be a loudly hissing snake.
Rhino goes from "0 to angry" and charges at car in shocking video
Richard De Gouveia, a professional guide and photographer, told Newsweek he has had many wildlife encounters but none quite like this.
Why hundreds of rhinos are set to be dehorned
Demand for rhino horns is drastically reducing populations around the world.
Rare rhino baby dies at 5 days old
The calf, which was the first Southern white rhino to be born at the zoo for over 10 years, died from injuries it received from its mother.
White rhino shot and killed in Florida days before grand unveiling
The animal reportedly exhibited unsafe behavior and escaped its fortified containment area at a zoo.
Rhino poaching hotspot records no kills for first time since 1977
Rhinos are extremely vulnerable to poaching due to the high value of their horns.
Prehistoric 50-foot whale discovered in deep jungle valley by accident
The ribs of the near-complete fossil, estimated to be at least 85,000 years old, were seen sticking out of the ground by an archaeologist and a local collector.
Sunfish weighing 6,000lbs is the world's heaviest ever bony fish
The dead sunfish found off the coast of the Azores in the North Atlantic weighed more than a white rhino.
Historic 186-Year-Old Zoo Shuts After Visitor Numbers Dwindle
The zoo previously housed Alfred, the longest-surviving gorilla in captivity at the time.
Lions, Elephants and Rhinos on the Run after Escaping Zoo
Several animals have escaped through the fence of Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park in South Africa and are causing chaos in the area.
Fifteen Pounds of Rhino Horn Found in False Bottom Box
The horns from endangered black rhinos are worth more than $428,000 on the black market and were being sent to Vietnam.
Baby Rhino Found Lying by Dead Mom's Body After Being Attacked by Hyenas
Rachael Pfeiffer, from the Care for Wild sanctuary, told Newsweek that rhino orphans are normally extremely traumatised and afraid.
Miracle Baby Rhino Born to Parents Orphaned Through Poaching in World First
"She is hope for the species and for humanity," Care for Wild CEO and founder Petronel Nieuwoudt said in a statement.
Orphaned Rhino and Zebra Help Make Milk in Mischievous, Adorable Video
Daisy the rhino and Modjadji the zebra foal were both taken to the Care For Wild Rhino Sanctuary after they were found alone in the wild.
World's Saddest Rhino Who Cried After Horn Was Torn Off Released Into Wild
The rhino was left for dead after poachers hacked off his horn, leaving him with a "horrific" wound.
Rhino Horn Found in Shipment of Chocolate En Route to China, Police Say
Even though the horns are made of keratin and have no known medicinal properties, some people think the horns cure ailments such as hangovers and cancer.
Baby Rhino Befriends Zebra Foal After Being Orphaned at Just 12 Hours Old
Daisy the tiny rhino was found unable to stand and with the umbilical cord still attached, and in a weak condition.
Rhino Poachers Massacre Dozens Including Pregnant Female in Horrific Attack
Four suspects have been arrested for the killings of four of the 22 rhinos butchered in the last week.
Suspected Poacher Jumps Into Crocodile-infested Lake to Escape Rangers
Nile crocodiles, common in the iSimangaliso wildlife park, are the most deadly of all crocodilians, accounting for hundreds of human deaths every year.
World's oldest white rhino, Grandpa Toby, dies aged 54
The elderly southern white rhino's death has been called "profoundly sad." There are about 18,000 in the wild.
Rhino Head Found on Pittsburgh Sidewalk Leaves Police Baffled
The Aspinwall Police Department believes the taxidermied head is more than 50 years old and confirmed that no one has yet claimed it.
VIDEO: Meet the White Rhino Stud Picked to Sustain His Threatened Species
Endangered southern white rhino Kimba gets a 10-day rest before starting his new duties.
Rhino Plays His Own Happy Birthday Tune on Piano at Zoo Celebration
Bandhu, a 12-year-old one-horned rhino, is known for his unique talents. At his recent birthday party, he showed them off by playing himself a little birthday tune on a keyboard.
World Rhino Day: Images Show One of the Last Sumatran Rhinos Left on Earth
Official estimates suggest that there are fewer than 80 of these rhinos left in the wild.
The Last Two Northern White Rhinos—and The Armed Guard Who Protects Them
Najin and Fatu seem unaware they're the last of their kind. Scientists hope they can add just one more per year.
National Wildlife Day: Most Endangered Species and How You Can Help
A landmark U.N. report recently warned that one million species around the world are at risk of extinction due to human pressures and climate change.
Man Found Dead in Oregon Zoo Rhino Zone After Being Missing for Days
Carl Stanley Ross Sr., 62, was found deceased on Monday morning, two days after being reported missing. He was last seen during a concert at Oregon Zoo. The investigation continues.
Suspected Rhino Poachers Killed After Crashing Into Goat
Zimbabwe's Bubye Valley Conservancy is closely guarded.