SOS
Rhino Review
June 2005
Welcome to the SOS Rhino Review, a newsletter about rhinos from SOS Rhino. You'll 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. Let us know if you'd rather not receive this newsletter.
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: APRIL 2005
On 17th April, I was in Tanjung Utik and met up with Aleisha Caruso and Ashley
Young. Aleisha is the United Nation Ambassador to Great Ape Australia. She and
her assistant have just returned from China to promote the Panda. Aleisha's
passion is to promote conservation of all the endangered species. Thus, the
Sumatran rhino is in her list. We spent a couple of days in the Tabin Wildlife
Reserve doing rhino tracking. Unfortunately we did not see any evidence of the
elusive species. Aleisha and Ashley were not disappointed as the rainforest
experience and meeting with the local community were rewarding.
2. World Rhino News
Poachers poison rhinos in South Africa reserve
JOHANNESBURG - Poachers have fatally poisoned five rhinos and several
other animals in a South African nature reserve, a new tactic conservationists
said was deeply worrying.
Horse-rhino similarities discussed at genetics convention
The similarities between horses and rhinoceroses were discussed as part of a pair of presentations at the Plant and Animal Genome conference January 15-19 in San Diego.
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
BECOME A 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.
You can join our team and take part in our surveys, and depending on your experience,
you can also help collect data, assist with building camp sites, write articles
about your jungle experiences, become a fundraiser, and help teach English to
some of our field staff.
5. Trivia Questions
1.
TRUE OR FALSE: Javan rhinos can be found in captivity today.
2.
How far do rhinos usually travel in a day?
3.
In the dry season, how far will rhinos travel to seek water?
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. 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:
7. Trivia Answers
1.
FALSE. Throughout history from 1600 onward there have been only 22 Javan rhinos
in captivity. The last known specimen in captivity was housed at a zoo in Adelaide,
Australia from 1886 to 1907.
2.
In Africa, it is said that when food and water are abundant, rhinos have no
incentive to travel, so they stay in their favored localities. Rhinos in Africa
are said to have a home range of about 12 sq. km, which means they would not
travel more than a few miles each day.
3.
Asian rhinos do not have a major problem in obtaining water, and travel to find
food or partners. In Africa during the dry season, depending on the sources
of water, the range increases from 12 sq. km up to 20 sq. km. Rhinos don't need
to drink everyday, and cycles of about six days have been recorded.
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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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