Save The Rhinos



In areas where law enforcement has become difficult - particularly in war zones, where there is political instability or corruption - rhinos may have less on the ground protection and poachers often take advantage of this. Conservationists across organisations have also begun calling for stronger laws and deterrents to wildlife crimes. Globally, we are not seeing wildlife crimes taken as seriously as other transnational crimes such as drug smuggling and human trafficking. The deterrents for wildlife criminals are low, and the integrity of law-enforcement systems across the world are constantly failing when it comes to crimes involving the illegal wildlife trade. For example, in 2017 three Chinese women were caught in Hong Kong with 43 kg ivory and 2 kg rhino horn, yet they were only sentenced to 2 months in prison. It is deeply concerning that most arrests and successful prosecutions are only of the people that actually kill the rhinos and the local couriers of the horns. For maximum disruption of the illegal wildlife trade networks, we really need to be arresting the local kingpins in each of the main rhino source countries. If the people organising and running the poaching rings can be stopped, then the links can be broken and the trafficking of horns reduced, as it is not easy for another criminal syndicate to quickly re-establish those connections. Save the Rhino works with partners to prevent poaching, whether by mounting intensive anti-poaching patrols, by fencing sanctuaries, or by incentivising locals to pass on intelligence.

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Who are we?



Save the Rhino is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of rhinoceros species. Established in 1992, the organization works with governments, communities, and other conservation groups to develop and implement effective strategies to combat poaching, reduce illegal trade, and promote sustainable rhino populations.

Save the Rhino supports a range of initiatives, including anti-poaching patrols, habitat restoration, education and awareness programs, and scientific research. Through its work, Save the Rhino aims to secure a future for rhinos in the wild, protect their habitats, and raise awareness of the critical role these iconic species play in our ecosystems.Save the Rhino is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of rhinoceros species.

What do we do?



  • Save the Rhino works to protect rhino populations from poaching and illegal trade by funding anti-poaching patrols, training and equipping rangers, and supporting law enforcement efforts.
  • The organization supports habitat restoration and conservation efforts to ensure that rhinos have access to sufficient food and safe places to live and breed.
  • Save the Rhino works with local communities to promote sustainable development and alternative livelihoods that reduce the pressure on natural resources and promote wildlife conservation.
  • The organization funds research and monitoring projects to better understand rhino populations, behavior, and health, and to inform conservation strategies and decision-making.
  • Save the Rhino raises awareness of the plight of rhinos and the need for conservation through education and outreach programs, media campaigns, and advocacy efforts.