Why we need to win the war against rhino poachers
The IndependentThe best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Covid-19 conservation crisis has shown the urgency of The Independent’s Stop the Illegal Wildlife Trade campaign, which seeks an international effort to clamp down on illegal trade of wild animals Since 2013, I’ve learned so much about rhinos and about the hard work of dedicated conservationists striving to save these gentle giants. That’s why I welcome The Independent’s Stop the Illegal Wildlife Trade campaign, which seeks a global effort to clamp down on illegal trade of wild animals and animal parts. I don’t know if you’re coming back.” Rangers need our support to keep fighting to protect rhinos and other endangered animals. Right now, there’s never a better chance for the world to understand what we need to do: we have to put a stop to the illegal wildlife trade.