SOS
Rhino Review
February 2006
Welcome to the SOS Rhino Review, a newsletter about rhinos from
SOS Rhino. You’ll find links to interesting articles here
as well as 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. Feature Stories
2. World Rhino News
3. Donor Appreciation
4. Find It On Our Web Site
5. Trivia Questions
6. How You Can Help
7. Trivia Answers
8. About Us
Full Stories Are Available Via Web Links
1. Feature Stories
MONTHLY FIELD REPORT
December 2005
By: Dr. Edwin Bosi
In far away Borneo and in Tabin in particular, December is another
critical month for those involved in the protection of the reserve.
Members of the RPUs (Rhino Protection Units) are also celebrating
Xmas and the New Year. They have to be contented to have a shorter
holiday. We have seen some correlation between encroachments to
public holidays. It is very logical move on the part of poachers
to enter protected areas when there is public holiday. Understanding
this phenomena greatly assist enforcement officers in planning
strategies against encroachments.
2. World Rhino News
Her death may help rhinos live
"Rapunzel was a very gentle and lovable animal, and a favorite among Bronx
Zoo staff," said Zoo Director Jim Breheny. "She gave our visitors the
opportunity to meet and learn about an extremely rare species. Now, she will
contribute to scientific knowledge about these highly endangered rhinos."
Poachers, loggers put Sumatran rhino on brink of extinction
Poachers have hunted down the rhinoceros for its horns that
is used in traditional Asian medicine. On the black market, the
price of a 30-centimeter horn can fetch millions of rupiah.
3. 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!
Click HERE to
view the list of our donors!
4. Find It On Our Web Site
BORNEO RHINO CHALLENGE
May 10-22, 2006
- Trek Mount Kinabalu
- Cycle along Kudat Peninsula
- Search for the elusive Sumatran Rhino of Borneo
5. Trivia Questions
1.
TRUE OR FALSE: All five rhino species have two horns.
2.
Name the three rhino species living in Asia.
3.
Of the five rhino species living today, which is the largest?
6 . 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. 312.335.0868, fax 312.335.0076.
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:
Participate in the Borneo Rhino Challenge 2006 Fundraiser
SOS RHINO invites 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.
You'll see an astonishing variety of rare and endemic plants, primates, and birds
during your trek and cycle in some of the most beautiful areas of Sabah, Malaysian
Borneo. As part of the challenge you will join SOS Rhino's field staff deep in
the jungles of Tabin Wildlife Reserve, in search of the last remaining small,
shy forest rhinos of Malaysian Borneo.
7. Trivia Answers
1.
FALSE. The Indian and Javan rhinos have one horn.
2.
Indian, Javan, Sumatran
3.
The white rhino is the largest at 5-6 feet tall and weighing between 5,000 and
8,000 pounds.
8. 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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