It has been reported that a rhino horn has been stolen from the Ipswich Museum in Suffolk [news]. It appears to be one in a series of similar thefts from museums across Europe,
Institutions holding rhino horns would be advised to double check their security.
Discussion of the archaeological ethics surrounding the collecting of antiquities and archaeological material.
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I find this very upsetting, I spent many a contented childhood afternoon in the company of that rhino and other exhibits in that extraordinary museum while the others were shopping. I hope they get him, and we get his name.
Rhino-horn theft seems to be all the rage all over Europe. Recently a number of French, German, Italian and Belgian museums where robbed, and others have removed the horns from their displays as a precaution.
Apparently it has to do with Chinese "medicine" practices that have driven up the price of Rhino horns...
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