Media Alert: EXPERTS SAY ZIMBABWE RHINO IN “STATE OF CRISIS”

Yulee, FL; Zimbabwe; London – The world’s leading rhino experts are issuing an immediate call to action to save the critically endangered black rhinos.  A conference call with leaders on three continents will be held this week to discuss the crisis caused by a doubling of poaching incidents in Zimbabwe. 

On Thursday, leaders of the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) and Save the Rhino will hold a conference call with reporters to discuss the long-term consequences of continued inaction and to call on leaders to take action now.    

Ecotourism has long been one of the key economic pillars for Zimbabwe and poaching is threatening Zimbabwe’s biological currency – rhinos and other wildlife. 

Participating in the call will be Dr. Susie Ellis, Executive Director of the International Rhino Foundation, which funds anti-poaching patrols in five countries, Cathy Dean, Executive Director of Save the Rhino, the London-based organization which supports on-going rhino conservation through financial and in-kind support and Raoul du Toit, Director of Zimbabwe’s Lowveld Rhino Trust.    

CONFERENCE CALL/WEBINAR  INFORMATION
Thursday, April 16, 2009
12:00 noon EST
Dial: 1-800-567-5900 or 1-702-835-5025
Participant Access Code:  427581