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Black Rhino

Photo by vanoranaude
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Phila, is a black rhino brought to the Johannesburg Zoo to recuperate after being shot numerous times by poachers. She has healed well and will be heading home soon.

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Smith Zoo
Happy World Rhino Day! Friendly reminder that you may add your spot and special story to the World Rhino mission to help raise awareness of its plight: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/12848241
Smith Zoo
Majestic animal! Please add your amazing pics to "Rhino Horn is Not Medicine" mission to help raise awareness! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/12848241
KarenL
So sad. Many reserves are now micro chipping the horns instead of removing them in an attempt to track & arrest the poachers.

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PublishedDecember 30, 2011

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