South Africa and Vietnam Turn the Tide on Rhino Poaching
South Africa and Vietnam have signed a landmark agreement that could turn the tide on the scourge of rhino poaching that has seen over 600 rhinos slaughtered in South Africa this year.
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South Africa:
Nation, Vietnam Sign Pact to Save Rhino
SA Info, 10 December 2012
South Africa and Vietnam have signed a landmark agreement that could turn the tide on the scourge of rhino poaching that has seen over 600 rhinos slaughtered in South Africa this… Read more »
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