SOS
Rhino Review
October 2002
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
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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
Sumatran rhinos wait for helping hand
JAKARTA -- Out of five remaining species of rhinos left in the
world, Indonesia is home to two -- the Javanese and Sumatran rhinos.
These two rare species of rhinos -- the Javanese rhino (Rhinoceros
sondaicus) which has a single horn and the Sumatran rhino (Dicerhirhinus
sumatrensis) which has two horns -- are known as key species in
the conservation of nature diversity as their survival assures
the protection of other wildlife. But at present, the survival
of these protected herbivores is at stake.
Zimbabwe's wildlife is threatened by poaching and thirst
ZIMBABWE -- A herd of about 30 black rhinos is in desperate trouble
in Zimbabwe after war veterans invaded the game farm where they
live. Though poaching is a threat, thirst may kill them first.
Richard Pascal, owner of the confiscated land, is worried about
their water supply.
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3. Featured Stories
Summer 2002 volunteer experience with SOS Rhino¹s Borneo team
I left Chicago on my way to Borneo on May 31st, 2002 without much
expectation as to what my summer volunteering for SOS Rhino would
entail. My typical outlook on travel is not to have overwhelming
expectations and therefore those inevitable twists and turns of
the travel experience are anything but disappointing.
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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 |
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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
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5. Find It On Our Web Site
RHINO RESOURCE CENTER
Created by Dr. Kees Rookmaaker, the Rhino Resource Center is dedicated
to the dissemination of knowledge on the five endangered species
of rhinoceros.
Click on http://www.rhinoresourcecenter.com/
for more information.
ZOO PROJECTS
SOS Rhino has been involved in captive animal management and support
-- read about our support and collaboration efforts with Zoos.
Read more by clicking: http://www.sosrhino.org/research/zoogrants.php
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6. Trivia Questions
1. TRUE or FALSE: Rhinos can run at a speed of 40 km
per hour.
2. Can Javan and Sumatran rhinos be found along the northern Indian-Mayanmar
border today?
3. Which animal is bigger, the hippo or the rhino?
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7. How You Can Help
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 Rhino¹s products: a T-shirt, hat, or video. Visit our Donate
page today, and give from your heart.
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8. Trivia Answers
1. TRUE. Speeds of about 40 km per hour for short distances
have been reliably measured for rhinoceroses in Africa. A top
speed of 55 km per hour has been mentioned once.
2. There are very few data about rhinos in Myanmar and Thailand.
There may be small pockets in remote areas, and while these are
more likely to be Sumatran rhinos, one never knows. There is very
little hope that there is any viable population of Javan rhinos
anywhere outside Java and Vietnam.
3. Just compare the hippo from Africa with the white rhino from
South Africa: Length, in hippo up to 350 cm, in rhino up to 420
cm
Height, in hippo up to 165 cm, in rhino up to 185 cm
Weight, in hippo, up to 3200 kg, in rhino up to 3600 kg
We believe that the rhino is definitely bigger than the hippo.
