Any info on the International Union for Conservation of Nature? Black Rhino extinct?

[nyatii]

Does anyone have any information on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)? They are reporting the Black Rhino extinct. I thought I read recently that there was an increase in the Black Rhino population.

 

[sestoppelman]

I would certainly take that with a large dose of salt! Endangered, of course. Extinct? Not likely.

 

[Mike70560]

The article states the western black rhino is extinct not the southern. It also states that the overall numbers of black and white rhino have risen.

http://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/rhinos_daily_star.pdf

 

[nyatii]

Are the credentials of the IUCN on the up & up, or is it another scare organization looking for money?

 

[Mike70560]

Not sure about their credentials, at least they stated the problem is poaching by criminal gangs. Most of these stories wrongfully blame hunters.