Armed with skin as durable as armor and an intimidating temperament, African rhinos are well equipped to face down almost any natural predator — but when it comes to the horrific activities of illegal
rhino horn smugglers, even they could use some backup.
Not exact matches
For more background on this illegal trade, read this piece be Jeffrey Gettleman: «Coveting
Horns, Ruthless
Smugglers» Rings Put
Rhinos in the Cross Hairs.»
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is in the process of implementing a near - total ban on elephant ivory and
rhino horn trade to address loopholes that help
smugglers move blood ivory into the United States.