Necrotizing dermatitis in black rhinos and how keepers can save their animalsCourtoisF.Ollivet
Black rhinos are central to Imire’s identity. The preserve was awarded custody of seven rhinos in 1987. Under the protection of conservancy rangers and staff, they have successfully bred 16 rhinos in the last 20 years, with the most recent calf born in February 2023. Still, the animals ar...
Both the white and black varieties of rhinoceros, and their respective subspecies, are something of a poster child for the evils of wildlife trafficking. Many are aware that medicinal marketplaces, predominantly in Asian countries, covet rhino horn for its perceived potency as anything from a simpl...
In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere.
We don't even know how many narwhals there are in the world. Aerial surveys can only tell us so much. Not knowing how many narwhals there are makes it harder to figure out how many we have left and how many are disappearing. Environmentalists decry hunting quotas imposed by the governm...
21 Apr 2023Ramesh Moosa Summary There is an increasing focus on governance as companies face an expansive, complex and interconnected risk universe that includes black swans and gray rhinos. In response, boards need to better support their organizations in prioritizing resilience by focusing on several...
and animals are traded illicitly, and the trafficking is worth up to US $23-billion annually. It is the fourth-largest illegal market, and many animals, such as rhinos, pangolins, and some species of parrots and sharks, are at risk of extinction due to their popularity on the black ...
alive during the winter months, when many animals congregate(聚集)at the water sources.Both the Black uMfolozi and White uMfolozi rivers flow through here, and it’s your best chance to see the Big Five all in one place lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos, both black and ...
The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, teems with wildlife, including the rare black rhino. Mount Kilimanjaro’s glaciers feed rivers that sustain vibrant ecosystems. These wonders are part of a vast rift system that shapes East Africa’s environment. Geological ...
Tracks are typically cat-like, with three distinct lobes on the main pad of each foot. Claw impressions may be visible on clear cheetah tracks. Cheetah tracks are unique because their claws are only semi-retractable. Who Let the Dogs Out? Tracking Africa’s Canids It may surprise many to ...