Last week, Humane Society International and the government of Vietnam announced the launch of a joint project over the next three years to educate the public in Vietnam – the main rhino horn-consuming country, according to international authorities – about the need to protect rhinos in their range nations and to reduce demand in this Asian nation. The announcement was made at a meeting in Hanoi that was attended by more than 100 participants from the Vietnam government, non-governmental organizations, scientists, and the press. Rhino horn is used to treat a variety of ailments and to flaunt wealth, with some people even giving it away as a gift.
Posted on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 00:40:49 +0000