SOS
Rhino Review
December 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
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1. Feature Stories
MONTHLY FIELD REPORT
June 2006
June was the month of many activities and programs. Emily, our volunteer from the UK left on the 3rd after joining our program for more than a month. She conducted a few surveys with our RPUs in different areas. After that, most of our routine monthly survey plans were postponed due to a collaborative program with IRCP (Indonesia Rhino Protection Unit). Mr. Arief and Miskun arrived on the 12th.
MONTHLY FIELD REPORT
July 2006
The first week of July would be the last week of collaboration training with IRCP Mr. Arief Rubianto and Mr. Miskun with our RPUs at Tabin HQ. Previously we had several surveys over the area. During the survey, our RPUs were trained to use terrain and slopes instead of transect as the survey method -- but for patrolling purposes we would be using all methods. We had our final activities for the training sessions at the Southern Border of the reserve.
2. World Rhino News
Kaziranga?fs rhino fights back with villagers' support
India?fs endangered one-horned rhinoceros is charging back from the brink of extinction with forest wardens roping in villagers to combat poachers.
Study hopeful for world's forests
A new technique for measuring the state of the world's forests shows the future may not be as bad as previously feared.An international team of researchers say its Forest Identity study suggests the world could be approaching a "turning point" from deforestation.
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: 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?
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.
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7. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
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?ft 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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