Poachers in Africa and Asia are killing rhinos at an alarming rate to meet the demand for rhino horns. From Ecoworldly, part of the Guardian Environment Network

Poachers in Africa and Asia are killing rhinos at an alarming rate to meet the demand for rhino horns, which are believed to have medicinal value in some countries. According to new research, the level of rhino poaching is about to hit a 15 year high, and is "the worst rhino poaching we have seen in many years."

An estimated two to three rhinos are illegally killed each week in some areas, with the Democratic ...

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