Black rhinos once roamed freely across much of sub-Saharan Africa. But during the 20th century, poaching and habitat loss decimated more than 95% of their population. Today, East Africa's national parks and nature reserves are the last refuge for most of this critically endangered species.
But the President's proposed budget could put rhinos and other endangered animals at risk by slashing federal funding for these programs that protect their habitat and safeguard them from trafficking and other illegal activities.
In fact, funding for agencies that help other nations preserve land and protect imperiled wildlife would be dramatically cut by more than $12 billion.
If passed, the President's budget will devastate strong conservation progress around the world and could threaten animals like black rhinos with extinction. Call on Congress today to protect funding for international conservation that vulnerable wildlife depends on.
