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April 2017
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South Africa Legalizes Rhino Horn Trade
April began with devastating news for South Africa’s rhino, as domestic rhino horn trade became legal in the country. South Africa’s Constitutional Court dismissed an appeal by the Department of Environmental Affairs to uphold a moratorium on the domestic trade in rhino horn. Africa’s rhino are threatened by unprecedented levels of poaching driven by consumers who erroneously believe that rhino horn is a medicinal cure-all for everything from headaches to cancer. The domestic legalization will allow criminal gangs to have legal cover under which to operate and is an indisputable setback in the fight to protect Africa’s rhino. “We at African Wildlife Foundation despair for what this will mean for the survival of the species,” says Philip Muruthi, AWF’s vice president for species protection.
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> Learn more about this controversial decision
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Saving Wildlife Through Tourism
Earlier this month, AWF signed a partnership agreement with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, underscoring the need for sustainable tourism to be developed in harmony with wildlife, natural resources, and a modern Africa. "The partnership…presents a chance to play an active role in the fundamental changes taking place in our society,” said AWF President Kaddu Sebunya.
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> Find out more
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Rhino horn costs more than gold. Donate today to help AWF educate consumers and reduce demand to put an end to the slaughter.
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Action for Earth Day
Take a stand for the climate in honor of Earth Day and sign AWF’s climate change petition.
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SPREAD THE WORD 
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