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SOS
Rhino – June Newsletter ( Dr. Annelisa Kilbourn’s
– 2003 Laureate)
SOS Rhino Review
June 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.
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. 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
MONTHLY
FIELD REPORT
March 2006
Jose Dias Ferreira is a Mammal and Bird Curator at Lisbon Zoo, Lisbon,
Portugal. He has heard of our efforts to save the Sumatran rhino
from extinction through our international sponsors in wildlife conservation.
Unlike his predecessor, Alfonso de Albuquerque the conqueror, who
sailed the seas, Jose took a flight in! And, for 19 days he was
with SOS Rhino Borneo -- ?captive? and ?entrapped? in the wilds
of Tabin. He kept abreast with the fast paced but agile footed and
confident RPU members. He had first hand experience on the struggles
of the patrol unit in searching for the elusive rhino, endless trekking,
traversing rivers (swollen within minutes after a heavy downpour),
slippery vertical ascend and descending terrain, food rationing,
just to name a few of the routine challenges of our protection units.
2. World Rhino News
South
Africa plans to crack down on 'canned hunting' of wildlife
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – South Africa proposed new laws Tuesday
that would end the “canned hunting” of wildlife bred
in captivity to be shot in closed reserves by wealthy tourists.
“The days of captive breeding of listed species for any purposes
except science and conservation are over,” Environment Minister
Marthinus van Schalkwyk said.
Southeast
Asia plans wildlife crime-busting units
BANGKOK - Special wildlife crime-busting units will form the core
of Southeast Asia’s first coordinated effort against the multi-billion-dollar
illegal trade in animals and plants, officials said yesterday.
"They will go after the big guys," Steve Galster, director
of WildAid Thailand, which will help train the units, told Reuters.
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
Rhino
Links
Find organizations and institutions that SOS Rhino works with or
has worked with, knows, or just thinks you should know. It is by
no means complete. If you have other links you think should be listed
on this site, send their addresses and some information on the organizations
to info@sosrhino.org .
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. Read more:
<http://www.sosrhino.org/programs/volunteer.php> <http://www.sosrhino.org/programs/volunteer.php>
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't need to drink everyday, and cycles
of about six days have been recorded.
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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