It is very sad to hear that despite conservation efforts, people are still taking unnecessary advantage of other species and driving them to the brink of extinction. Apparently, the Western Black Rhino has been wiped out by poachers. Efforts are being made to save the Northern White Rhino. According to one of the articles there are only 8 left in existence and a breeding program is underway to save this animal.
Articles on the Western Black Rhino:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45236688/ns/world_news-world_environment/ http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/subspecies-of-western-black-rhino-now-extinct-20111111-1na28.html
http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/10/world/africa/rhino-extinct-species-report/
The Northern White Rhino conservancy:
http://www.olpejetaconservancy.org/about/news/northern-white-rhinos-adapting-life-wild
If you are able and so inclined, there is a donation link on their site.
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