SOS
Rhino Review
August 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. Frequently Asked Questions
6. How You Can Help
7. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
8. About Us
Full Stories Are Available Via Web Links
1. Feature Stories
Exciting find of six rhinos!
Hopes for the future of Sabah's remaining Sumatran Rhinos deemed critically
endangered have soared after evidence of six individuals in addition to baby
rhino footprints found inside the jungles of eastern Sabah within a matter
of two weeks during a just concluded field survey. Of the six adult individuals,
researchers said they were certain three were "mature males."
The very fact that baby footprints were found meant females exist
side by side and they are reproducing, they said.
The team also managed to physically follow and actually photograph
one of these beasts at a very close range on July 3.
Rhino Protection Units Monitor and Patrol Tabin Wildlife Reserve to complete protection of the Sumatran rhino of Sabah, Malaysia
SOS Rhino Borneo’s (SOSRB) Rhino Protection Units (RPUs) directly engage
local governments, villagers, local businesses and the oil palm plantations surrounding
the Reserve in the effort to protect the forest. By securing the assistance
of these stakeholders, the SOSRB Protection Units more efficiently monitor and
patrol the Reserve and cut off all potential entry or exit points utilized by
encroachers. SOSRB has established a collaborative program that requires units
to be highly mobile and responsive.
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2. World Rhino News
Earth faces 'catastrophic loss of species'
Life on earth is facing a major crisis with thousands of
species threatened with imminent extinction - a global emergency
demanding urgent action. This is the view of 19 of the world's
most eminent biodiversity specialists, who have called on governments
to establish a political framework to save the planet.
Scientists estimate that the current rate at which species are becoming extinct
is between 100 and 1,000 times greater than the normal "background" extinction
rate - and say this is all due to human activity.
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
SOS Rhino and Tabin Wildlife Reserve announce the Rhino Survey
Expedition in Borneo
The Rhino Survey Expedition in Borneo is a 7 Day, 6 Night program that combines
a comfortable stay at the charming Tabin Wildlife Resort with a survey program
where participants will join SOS Rhino Borneo’s Rhino Protection and Survey
staff deep in the jungles of Tabin Wildlife Reserve, in search for signs of the
elusive Sumatran rhino in its natural habitat.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1.
TRUE OR FALSE: Rhino horns are not real horns.
2.
What term is used to describe a congregation of rhinos?
3.
Name the five (5) rhino species surviving today.
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:
7. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
1.
TRUE. Rhino horn grows from the rhino's skin and not from the skull like a true
horn.
2.
Modern writers refer to a congregation of rhinoceroses as a "crash".
This is sometimes found in crosswords or quizzes. "Herd" would not
be zoologically correct because rhinos do not stay in one group for long. Scientists
still use "groups" for the rhinoceros and it is a correct term.
3.
Asian one-horned, white, black, Javan, Sumatran
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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