24/09/2013 Newsround

Good afternoon, Joe here with the latest news from around the world.

In the next five minutes: Record levels of rhino-poaching in South

different toys for girls and boys? First to South Africa, where rhino

poaching is reaching crisis point. The huge animals are illegally

hunted for their horn, and so far this year a record 688 rhinos have

been killed by poachers in the country - more than in the whole of

been killed by poachers in the 2012. Ricky has the story. The

rhino, hundreds of thousands once roamed throughout Africa and Asia,

species are critically endangered. roamed throughout Africa and Asia,

species are critically endangered. The animals are legally hunted for

than gold. The demand comes from Asian countries, where some believe

it can be used to treat disease despite there being no medical

proof. The growing demand is causing despite there being no medical

a poaching crisis in South Africa. despite there being no medical

In 2007 just 13 rhinos were killed had jumped to 668. With two months

In 2007 just 13 rhinos were killed of the year left to run, this figure

has already gone beyond that for 2013. If we don't take action in the

next few years, we will reach the point where the number of rhinos

being born are lower than the number getting poached and we could be

looking at really serious long-term Authorities say they are resting a

handing out tougher sentences but will that be enough to save one

handing out tougher sentences but Next, it's a topic you guys feel

very strongly about and have been debating on the Newsround website

all day - whether toys should be specifically aimed at boys or girls.

Retailers have been accused of limiting children's interests by

doing just that and in the latest of her "Boys' World, Girls' World"

reports, Leah's exploring the issue. Well Leah asked and you guys have

delivered. Should there be different toys for boys and girls? It is a

debate that has been in the news a lot lately. Earlier this year Tesco

online came under fire for some campaigners for selling a chemistry

set as for boys. They have since dropped their gender category and

other toy stores like this one have ditched separate boys and girls

sections. Do you think there should be boys only and girls only toys?

Anyone can play with whatever they want really. The boy cannot pick up

a dull because it has girls clothes on it. It pressures them, thinking

if I get it, will people judge me? on it. It pressures them, thinking

if I get it, will people judge me? Toy makers say they have to make

to play with have an effect on your won't survive. Nobody wants to be

to play with have an effect on your appearance. They encourage different

skills and interests that can affect their interests and even their

future jobs. Campaigners want toys to be grouped by theme, not gender,

and say that kids should feel free to play with whatever interests

Keep your thoughts coming in. Now this next group certainly have the

cute factor. 14 baby pandas were shown off for the first time at

cute factor. 14 baby pandas were Chengdu Giant Panda centre in China.

There are fewer than 2,000 pandas left in the wild, and this centre