SOS Rhino
Review
March 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
Conserving Danny, Hector and Chinga - Botswana’s
Rhinos
What you first notice about Danny and his friend is their size.
They are huge, and surprisingly nimble and graceful in movement.
No, not sumo wrestlers, but rhinos.
Rhino rescue plan decimates Asian antelopes
An antelope that just a decade ago crammed the steppes of central
Asia is this spring on the verge of extinction, victim of an epidemic
of poaching. Biologists say it is the most sudden and dramatic population
crash of a large mammal ever seen.
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3. Featured Stories
Nations Share Lessons of Transborder Conservation
Transboundary conservation areas throughout the world are increasing
in number and size as governments recognize that species and ecosystems
are not limited by political borders. To facilitate greater crossborder
cooperation in tropical forest conservation, park managers and policy
makers from 30 countries have gathered here for a workshop jointly
convened by the International Tropical Timber Organization and IUCN
- The World Conservation Union.
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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 |
| Elaine Golin |
Rebecca Wilson |
| Scott Tunnell |
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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 |
| Dian Villafuerte |
Cindy Swisher |
| 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
RESEARCH, PROJECTS AND GRANTS
For over 20 years, SOS Rhino founders and collaborating organizations
together have supported various conservation projects across the
globe. Some of our expertise includes technical assistance, cage-restraint
systems, reproductive techniques on all species of rhino, as well
as consulting on care and management of rhino.
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6. Trivia Questions
1. TRUE or FALSE: The Sumatran rhino is the only one of the three
species of rhinoceros in Asia with two horns.
2. How does the black rhino of Africa differ from the white rhino?
3. Is there a subspecies of the greater one-horned Indian rhinoceros?
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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.
2. Despite the name, the black rhino differs from the white rhino
not by color but by size and being a browser rather than a grazer.
3. No subspecies have been described, but Assam and Nepal populations
might show slight differences.
