SOS Rhino Review
January 2004

Welcome to the SOS Rhino Review, a newsletter about rhinos from SOS Rhino. You¹ll 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. If you¹d rather not receive this newsletter, simply reply to this e-mail and type "Unsubscribe" in the subject field.

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, international foundation dedicated to preserving the five rhinoceros species in their natural habitats. Our conservation programs combine research, education, marketing and advocacy, all working collectively to achieve sustainable results.

Through diverse stakeholder support, SOS Rhino develops and funds rhino conservation and awareness programs appropriate to individual countries, providing these countries with the information and tools to build lasting rhino conservation.

It is our goal to secure a place for this ancient animal in tomorrow’s world.




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2. World Rhino News

Prehistoric rhino fills giant gap in the story of Africa
A new species of the rhino-like Arsinoitherium has been found in the highlands of Ethiopia, one of a range of fossils from 27 million years ago that fill a gap in our understanding of evolution.

Shy rhino escapes bullies with city break
It's tough being a sensitive new-age rhino.
Kwanzaa - one of Western Plains Zoo's black rhinos - will be taking a nine-month hiatus from the herd because bullying has affected his sperm.

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3. Featured Stories

The Rhino Resource Center
When a large contingent of the world’s rhino community met at the International Elephant and Rhino Research Symposium held in Vienna in June 2001, there was a wide-spread perception that the communication between rhino researchers in different continents and countries needed to be improved to be able to use all funds effectively and efficiently. We are all aware that there is a considerable store of knowledge about the five living species of rhinoceros in Africa and Asia, published in books and papers or stored away in reports and dissertations.

Unique facility looks for signs of foul play
PROTECTING ENDANGERED CREATURES: DETECTIVE WORK HELPS IN TRACKING DOWN, PROSECUTING LAWBREAKERS
A guitar constructed out of a sea turtle's shiny shell. A $10,000 shawl woven from the ultra-soft hair of Tibetan antelopes. A yard-long ivory tusk from an African elephant. A purse made out of a whole caiman crocodile, with its head still attached. And a ceramic mug affixed, inexplicably, atop a pair of real Canada goose feet.

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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!

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!

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5. Find It On Our Web Site

Borneo Rhino Challenge 2004
SOS RHINO and SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL invite you to climb to the summit of Mt. Kinabalu, cycle the Northern tip of Borneo, and help us search for the elusive Sumatran rhinoceros of Borneo.

The Rhino Resource Center
Dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge on the five endangered species of rhinoceros.

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6. Trivia Questions

1. True or False: There are less than 70 Javan rhinos alive today

2. Why has the white rhinoceros developed a wide, square lip?

3. Name the five (5) rhino species surviving today.

7. How You Can Help

Participate in the Borneo Rhino Challenge 2004
You can help us in our efforts to the save the Sumatran rhino by participating in the Borneo Rhino Challenge 2004. SOS RHINO and our partners, SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL are organizing this fundraising adventure to take place in May 2004. Pre-registration is required to secure a space.


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 populations are declining due to poaching and
habitat destruction.

2. The white rhinoceros spends much of its time "grazing". The
wide, square lip helps in cutting the sharp grass.

3. Asian one-horned, white, black, Javan, Sumatran