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science1 month ago•6 min saved

Arctic 23-Million-Year-Old Rhino Fossil Rewrites Rhino Evolution

A 23-million-year-old hornless rhino, Epiaceratherium itjilik, was unearthed in Canada’s High Arctic at Haughton Crater, with about 75% of its skeleton remarkably well preserved. The find offers new insights into Arctic ecosystems, rhino evolution, and long-distance migration via a North Atlantic land bridge, while recent advances in paleontology include recovering partial proteins from enamel in 2025, expanding methods for studying ancient mammals.

via Indian Defence Review|

#arctic #fossil #migration

music2 months ago•16 min saved

Rhino unveils 2026 Record Store Day vinyl avalanche

Rhino has announced 51 limited-edition vinyl releases for Record Store Day 2026 from Warner Music Group’s catalog, spanning deluxe editions, live recordings, and color variants from artists like Air, Bowie, The Doors, The Cure, Talking Heads, Grateful Dead, Yes, and more. These exclusives will be available only at participating independent record stores on April 18, with a wide range of formats and pressings.

via rhino.com|

#limited-edition #music #record-store-day

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Tiny muntjac takes on giant rhino in Polish zoo, goes viral

A video from Wroclaw Zoo in Poland shows a tiny muntjac deer headbutting a 1.7-ton Indian rhino named Marusia as it defends its mate, a surprising David-and-Goliath moment that zookeepers say has made the pair internet famous.

via USA Today|

#muntjac #poland #rhino

science5 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Arctic Rhino Fossil Redefines North Atlantic Land Bridge History

Scientists discovered a nearly complete fossil of an extinct Arctic rhino species, Epiaceratherium itjilik, dating back 23 million years in Canada, providing new insights into rhino evolution and migration patterns across ancient land bridges.

via Good News Network|

#arctic #discovery #evolution

world7 months ago•2 min saved

South African Rhino Breeder Arrested in $14 Million Horn Trafficking Ring

Six individuals, including renowned rhino breeder John Hume, were arrested in South Africa for their involvement in a $14 million rhino horn trafficking scheme, which involved smuggling 964 horns to Southeast Asia over seven years. The investigation highlights South Africa's efforts to combat wildlife crime and protect its natural heritage.

via CBS News|

#john-hume #rhino #south-africa

world7 months ago•2 min saved

South African Rhino Breeder Arrested in $14M Horn Trafficking Ring

John Hume, known for breeding the world's largest rhino herd, was arrested in South Africa for allegedly smuggling rhino horns worth $14 million, linked to a scheme involving nearly 1,000 horns and illegal markets in Southeast Asia. The investigation highlights ongoing wildlife trafficking issues and Hume's previous efforts to legalize horn trade to combat poaching.

via Bloomberg.com|

#illegal-horns #rhino #smuggling

environment8 months ago•1 min saved

South Africa Uses Radioactive Rhino Horns to Combat Poaching

South African scientists have developed a method to inject rhino horns with a harmless radioactive material, making them detectable by customs to combat poaching and illegal trade, with successful tests confirming safety and effectiveness.

via BBC|

#conservation #environment #poaching

environment8 months ago•2 min saved

South Africa Uses Radioactive Rhino Horns to Combat Poaching

Scientists in South Africa are injecting rhino horns with harmless radioactive isotopes to make them detectable by customs, aiding in the fight against poaching. The project, called Rhisotope, has successfully tested the method on a small number of rhinos, with the goal of expanding it to protect the declining rhino population, which is heavily targeted by poachers.

via NPR|

#conservation #environment #poaching

wildlife1 year ago•1 min saved

Lions' Attempt to Hunt Rhino Ends in Failure

In Kruger National Park, a trio of lions attempted to take on a white rhino, resulting in a tense encounter. The rhino, initially unaware of the lions, took a defensive stance when it noticed them. One lioness briefly attacked but quickly retreated, realizing the danger. The male lion bravely faced the rhino but narrowly avoided being gored. Ultimately, the lions learned to respect the rhino's formidable presence.

via For The Win|

#kruger-national-park #lions #rhino

science-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Breakthrough: Rhino IVF Pregnancy Offers Hope for Nearly Extinct Species"

Researchers successfully impregnated a rhinoceros through embryo transfer, a method that could potentially save the nearly extinct northern white rhino subspecies. The experiment, conducted with the southern white rhino subspecies, resulted in a pregnancy, but the surrogate mother died from a bacterial infection. Despite this setback, scientists remain optimistic about the potential to save the northern white rhino. However, some conservationists are skeptical about the breakthrough coming in time to save the species, advocating for a focus on addressing poaching and habitat loss as the main threats to rhinos worldwide.

via The Associated Press|

#conservation #embryo-transfer #extinction

science2 years ago•5 min saved

"Breakthrough: IVF Rhino Pregnancy Offers Hope for Endangered Species"

Scientists have achieved the world's first IVF rhino pregnancy, offering hope for saving the northern white rhino from extinction. With only two of these rhinos left, the Biorescue project successfully transferred a lab-created rhino embryo into a surrogate southern white rhino mother. Despite the surrogate's tragic death, the technique has shown promise, and the next step is to attempt this with northern white rhino embryos. The project also aims to create rhino sperm and eggs from stem cells to boost the population, acknowledging the responsibility to save the species from human-induced extinction.

via BBC.com|

#biorescue-project #conservation #extinction

animal-attacks2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Rhino Attack at Austrian Zoo Leaves One Dead and Another Injured

A zookeeper in Austria was killed and another seriously injured after being attacked by a rhino at Salzburg Hellbrunn Zoo. The 33-year-old female zookeeper died at the scene, while a 34-year-old male keeper was injured and underwent emergency surgery. The zoo is home to 150 species and 1,500 animals, including white rhinos. The incident has led to the closure of the zoo for two days.

via CNN|

#animal-attacks #animal-enclosure #austria

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

Elephant and Rhino Face Off in Surreal Battle of Giants.

A surreal nighttime matchup between an elephant and a rhinoceros in India ended with the elephant pinning the smaller animal with the help of its tusks. The rhino, possibly gored, was subsequently able to flee. The grainy footage of the "clash of titans" was shared on social media and has been circulating this week.

via Yahoo Sports|

#clash-of-titans #elephant #india