Western Black Rhino

[Queequeg]

Not really sure where to put this, but I read sadly today that the Western Black Rhino was declared officially extinct. I thought this might interest forum members because of the occasional presence of rhinoceros horn in antique weaponry.

Western black rhino declared extinct (http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/10/world/africa/rhino-extinct-species-report/index.html)

[Robert]

As this topic could very easily turn political, as a precautionary measure I am leaving it intact for its informational value for now, but locking it from comments.

Robert