SOS
Rhino Review
December 2002
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. If you’d
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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
Brutal poachers threaten to wipe out rare rhino
The Sumatran rhinoceros, one of the world's most endangered animals, is on
the brink of extinction after a resurgence of poaching.
Rhino horn worth R150 000 stolen from museum
A rhino horn worth about R150 000 has been ripped from a stuffed white Rhino
on display at the Transvaal Museum in Pretoria.
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3. Featured Stories
SOS RHINO MOURNS LOSS OF YOUNG RESEARCHER:
SOS RHINO is deeply saddened to report that our friend, colleague and Research
Field Scientist Dr. Annelisa M. Kilbourn 35, died tragically on the afternoon
of November 2 in a small plane accident in the Lope Nature Preserve in Gabon,
Africa.
DR. ANNELISA M. KILBOURN, 35
That Dr. Annelisa M. Kilbourn was passionate about the
Sumatran rhino is no surprise to those who knew the veterinarian
who had worked at Lincoln Park Zoo and the Shedd Aquarium. "She
was animal-mad absolutely from the word go," said her father,
Barry.
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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
TRIBUTE TO DR. ANNELISA M. KILBOURN
Most of us have relegated our personal heroes to comic books or movie screens,
but the friends, colleagues and loved ones of Annelisa Marcelle Kilbourn found
their ultimate role model far closer to home. “If there was anyone I
knew personally I could say was a hero to me it was Annelisa,” wrote
animal keeper Mike Skidmore of Lincoln Park Zoo "She did so much of what
most of us only dreamed of doing. I’m glad she was doing what she believed
in and loved.”
BORNEO AND THE SUMATRAN RHINOS OF SABAH
If you love lush, tropical beauty, exotic animals and fascinating people, then
this is the trip for you! Arrangements are being made at this time for a group
trip to Malaysia from the United States to meet the Sumatran Rhino of Sabah,
Malaysian Borneo.
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6. Trivia Questions
1. TRUE OR FALSE: Rhinos are killed by poachers for their
horn.
2. Other than medicine, what else is rhino horn used for?
3. Name the rhino's only predator.
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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 Rhino's 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: The rhino horn is highly priced and is believed to
have medicinal properties. This belief is common in Far Eastern
countries.
2. The horns are used in Yemen to make handles for the daggers that all men
wear. These handles can be made from different material, but traditionally
one of the better types is that made from rhinoceros horn.
3. Man.
