SOS Rhino Review
April 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

Black rhinos go home to Addo
A rare pair of endangered black rhinoceros calves have been moved to the Addo Elephant Park from Pretoria, South African National Parks said today.

Eating animals to extinction
FURRY bear paws lie next to neatly arranged skins of jungle cats, monkey skulls, mountain goat horns and dried tiger penises. The parts of vanishing species from South-East Asia's forests are laid out for Chinese buyers seeking sex boosters, cures for cancer and exotic food.

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3. Featured Stories

MONTHLY FIELD REPORT JANUARY 2004
SOS Rhino field team was continuously on alert at the Community Outreach Program (COP) project base camp since December 2003. The east coast of Sabah was experiencing the northeast monsoon about this time.

MONTHLY FIELD REPORT FEBRUARY 2004
February 2004 started with lots of rain. The flood situation has resided a little. One can see the effect of the gigantic flood on the riverbanks. Grasses and small samplings were bent with the water current, giving an idea of the swiftness of the current.

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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

RHINOWLEDGE
Visit Rhinowledge .... everything rhino... all the facts for academic and precocious pursuits. Just dig in right here and read for answers to all your rhino questions.

SOS Rhino : Borneo
SOS Rhino is dedicated to protecting rhinos and their habitat. The Bornean sub-species of the Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni) is one of the most endangered rhinos ­ mainly due to habitat loss and poaching. There may be as few as 30 of this sub-species left in the wild and only two in captivity.

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6. 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?

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. 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!