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Even as humanity's worst impulses are driving the Sixth Great Extinction Event, there are thankfully putting a lot of effort into saving some of the most threatened species on the planet. In the state of Assam in India, wildlife experts are working hard to protect their diverse ecosystems, and thanks in large part to them, one of their most famous species, the one-horned rhinoceros, has bounced back from near-extinction. They are still very vulnerable to well-armed, highly-organized gangs of poachers seeking to kill them for their horns, which is highly sought after as a traditional Chinese medicine.

Our source for this meme is The International Rhino Foundation

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