SOS Rhino
Review
January 2003
Welcome to the SOS Rhino Review, a newsletter about rhinos from SOS Rhino.
Youčll find links to interesting articles here as well as a few surprises!
We have provided some updates on our efforts to save rhinos all over the world.
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And now, let's go to the rhino news.
1. About Us
2. World Rhino News
3. Feature Stories
4. Donor Appreciation
5. Find It On Our Web Site
6. Trivia Questions
7. How You Can Help
8. Trivia Answers
Full Stories Are Available Via Web Links
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1. About Us
SOS RHINO is a non-profit foundation that provides funds and technical
assistance for the conservation of the captive and wild rhinoceros. We support
programs in research, education, public awareness programs and events, and
endeavors directed to secure the survival of these species.
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2. World Rhino News
Rhinos Lost as Nepal's Park Police Fight Elsewhere
Endangered and protected wild species face threats to their survival in Nepal's
national parks as a result of continuous bloody violence by Maoist insurgents
for the past seven years. Since a state of emergency was imposed on Nepal
in December 2001, security forces have been reduced in national parks and
protected areas, which has encouraged poachers.
Work On Rhino Sanctuary Starts
Work on the future rhino sanctuary in Nakasongola district has started.
Rhino Fund Uganda Executive Director Yvonne Verkaik said in a statement, that
over 1200 square meters of bush have already been cleared for an airstrip where
flown in rhinos, tourists and emergency veterinary will land.
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3. Featured Stories
OIL ON TROUBLED WATER
Every year, we use 20 million tons of oil. We use it to wash our hair, soap
our bodies, clean the floor; it's in candles, cream, cosmetics and cakes – and
most of us have no idea it's there. A report published this month by WWF
has, however, identified a downside to this "green" oil. WWF says
that vast tracts of oil palm "monocultures" are causing increasingly
serious problems for both local people and the environment, destroying huge
swathes of rainforest and threatening some endangered animals.
Unilever is establishing a sustainable palm oil plantation in Malaysia under
the auspices of their local company, Pamol. Liquid effluent from the processing
plant is used as water and fertilizer for trees; plants that fix nitrogen and
fertilise the soil are grown between trees; insects and owls are encouraged
to keep down pests; and hillsides are left as forest, decreasing erosion and
providing a wildlife refuge.
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4. Donor Appreciation
SOS RHINO wishes to acknowledge the following individuals, organizations, and
foundations for their generous support of our programs. Their support comes
in many forms: donation of their expertise and time, funds for specific programs
and equipment, and donation of products. THANK YOU!
| Betsy and Rick Schaffer |
Ashley Schaffer |
| Charlene Pedersen |
Yuristian Amadin |
| Christen Schaffer |
Joyce and Mark Fleming |
| Daniel Andersen |
Liza Wiid |
| Dave and Laura Hall |
Barbara Marshall |
| Douglas Furtek |
Vachira Tontrakulpaibul |
| Dr. Richard Schaffer |
Elias Sadalla-Filho |
| Ellen and Jim Roberts |
Marie and Bab O'Brien |
| Erin Fleming |
Laura Fleming |
| Jimmie Reid |
Pat Harrison |
| Julia Ferguson |
Rebecca Spear |
| Justin Mikah |
Lee Foo Hwa |
| Donna Bruno |
Brian McKee |
| Tim Duffin |
Diane B. Monsivais |
| Judy Whitaker |
Frederick Furtek |
| Janet Liew |
Eleanor Howe |
| Don & Jill Hall |
Susan Moy-Laveau |
| Joel Pond |
Theresa Pasquarella |
| Robert L. Finch |
Melissa Lain-Finch |
| Dan Ronchetti |
Natalie Mylniczenko |
| Sue Lannin |
Brett Haskins |
| Bill Moran |
Christy Azzarello |
| Carrie Azzarello |
Debra Tuffner |
| Jason Klingkammer |
Chrisy Bolden |
| Oliver Block |
Yuristian Amadin |
| Norah Farnham |
Tiffany Barbour |
| Mark Thomas |
Seymour & Sara Sohmer |
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| Ultra Source |
Rainbow Ridge |
| Equitek |
Sonosite |
| Handspring Foundation |
VisualMedia |
| Jaybee |
Singapore Zoological Gardens |
| WriteBrain Productions |
RhinoSkin/Saunders |
| North Bank, Chicago IL |
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The "Magic
Horn" Ultimate Frisbee Team:
Megan Brennan, Wade Callahan, Suzy Friedman, Charlie Goblet, Carter Johnson,
Dave Kahle, Doug Kirk, Frank Kuhr, Neema Navai, Katie O’Rourke, Kenny
Outcalt, Katherine Patnode, Bob Pearl, Barrett Ruemping, Mike Tomaszewski,
Cherie Weinewuth
SOS Rhino wishes to acknowledge the following individuals and organizations
for their contribution to the “SOS RHINO Annelisa Memorial Fund”.
Donated funds will be used to help continue Dr. Kilbourn’s work dedicated
to the survival of the Sumatran rhinos in Malaysia. THANK
YOU!
| Donna Bruno |
Mike Skidmore |
| Cheryl Mell |
Penny Reidy |
| Kathryn Gamble |
Jill Gossett |
| Anne & Anthony Schroeder |
Cathy Gluckman |
| Sue & Gene Connolly |
Barbara Marshall |
| Chinquapin Trust Company |
Black Rhino Foundation |
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5. Find It On Our Web Site
BORNEO AND THE SUMATRAN RHINOS OF SABAH
If you love lush, tropical beauty, exotic animals and fascinating people, then
this is the trip for you! Arrangements are being made at this time for a
group trip to Malaysia from the United States to meet the Sumatran Rhino
of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. Click here for details:
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6. Trivia Questions
1. TRUE OR FALSE: Rhino horns are not real horns.
2. What term is used to describe a congregation of rhinos?
3. What are the reasons for the continual decreasing rhino population?
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7. How You Can Help
Adopt a rhino, doc or keeper. Buy a t-shirt, hat, or video
There are only 300 Sumatran rhinos left on Earth. Without direct help from
generous humans, they may never be seen again. We urge you to give what you
can in the form of a donation – protect a rhino or adopt a rhino, doc,
researcher, keeper, or purchase one of SOS Rhino’s products: a T-shirt,
hat, or video. Visit today, and give from your heart.
Contribute to the “SOS Rhino Annelisa Memorial Fund”
SOS Rhino has established memorial fund in Dr. Annelisa Kilbourn’s name
to help continue her work dedicated to the survival of the Sumatran rhino in
Malaysia. Contributions can be made by clicking the button below or mailed
directly to SOS Rhino (checks should be made out to “SOS RHINO”)680
N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611. attn: Annelisa Fund. 312.222.0440,
fax 312.222.0990. Inquires emailed to info@sosrhino.org.
Volunteer
SOS RHINO is looking for volunteers interested in helping us in our efforts
to save the Sumatran rhinoceros. Our Borneo Team is studying the demographics
of the remaining animals in Tabin Wildlife Reserve to determine when patrol
units, habitat protection, or translocation may play a role in the rhinos'
survival. Read more:
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8. Trivia Answers
1. TRUE. Rhino horn grows from the rhino's skin and not from the skull like
a true horn.
2. Modern writers refer to a congregation of rhinoceroses as a "crash".
This is sometimes found in crosswords or quizzes. "Herd" would
not be zoologically correct because rhinos do not stay in one group for long.
Scientists still use "groups" for the rhinoceros
and it is a correct term.
3. Its natural habitat is taken away by the growing human population. Land
is converted for use in agriculture or roads, forests are still logged for
hardwood. It is also highly priced for its horn, which is supposed to have
medicinal properties. This belief is very common in Far Eastern countries
like China.
