Take Action to Protect the World’s Only Javan Rhinos

There are fewer than 50 Javan rhinos left in the world and you can help protect them by supporting Operation Javan Rhino, a global partnership led by International Rhino Foundation and Save the Rhino International.

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Tagged Asia, Asian rhino, extinct, Indonesia, Javan Rhino, Operation Javan Rhino, Rhino Conservation, Ujung Kulon National Park

31 Oct 11

Indonesia’s Javan Rhino Population May Hold Only Four Females

It is barely a week since the extinction of the Javan rhino subspecies (Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus) was confirmed, and already there is troubling news about the remaining Javan rhinos.

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Tagged Indonesia, Javan Rhino, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, Rhinoceros sondaicus, Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus, Ujung Kulon

29 Sep 11

Get a Gorgeous 2012 Rhino Calendar and Help Protect African Rhinos

The beautiful 2012 rhino calendar produced by the International Rhino Keeper Association and the International Rhino Foundation is now ready to order.

Posted in African Rhinos, Black Rhino, Captive Rhinos, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, Southern white rhino, White Rhinos by Rhishja Cota-Larson
Tagged Black Rhino, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, IRF, IRKA, rhino calendar, Rhino Conservation, South Africa, Sumatran Rhino, white rhino, Zimbabwe

7 Sep 11

World Rhino Day: Celebrating Rhinos Texas-Style in the USA

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center will celebrate World Rhino Day by hosting an art contest for local schoolchildren, and selling the art on September 22 at Hollywood and Vine restaurant in Glen Rose. All proceeds from the art show and a portion of the proceeds from the dinners served on World Rhino Day will go to Fossil Rim’s rhino program.

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Tagged Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, Hollywood and Vine Restaurant, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, Texas, World Rhino Day

5 Sep 11

‘Rhino Month’ Kicks Off With Successful Fundraiser for Asian Rhinos

With World Rhino Day being celebrated on September 22, it seemed appropriate to dedicate the entire month to rhinos. And thanks to Australia-based Asian Rhino Project, the month is off to a terrific start!

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24 Aug 11

Zimbabwe Schools Getting Ready for World Rhino Day

Thanks to efforts by Chishakwe Ranch in the South East Lowveld of Zimbabwe, children in the neighboring villages are learning about rhinos and creating posters for World Rhino Day.

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Tagged Africa, Chishakwe, community outreach, Mangwana project, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, Rhino Education, World Rhino Day, Zimbabwe

20 Jul 11

Volunteer to Help Rhinos and More in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is fighting a hard battle on the ground with rhino horn syndicates who are well-equipped, very informed, and heavily funded through their lucrative illegal business. Here’s a way you can help.

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Tagged Africa, Black Rhino, Chishakwe, critically endangered species, Lowveld, Poaching, Public Awareness, Rhino Conservation, rhinoceros, Save Valley Conservancy, South Africa, volunteer Africa, volunteer rhino, Zimbabwe

19 Jul 11

Update from Nepal: Students Create ‘Eco-Clubs’ to Raise Awareness About Rhino Conservation

Rhino conservation efforts in Nepal received a big boost in awareness, thanks to the formation of “Eco-Clubs” in schools located in the Chitwan National Park Buffer Zone.

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Tagged Asia, Chitwan National Park, Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian rhino, Nepal, Parntership for Rhino Conservation Nepal, rhino, Rhino Conservation, rhinoceros, Saving Rhinos

5 Jul 11

Got Rhino Photos? Enter the IRKA-IRF Rhino Photo Contest and Help Protect African Rhinos

The International Rhino Keeper Association (IRKA) and International Rhino Foundation (IRF) are holding a rhino photo contest to help raise funds to protect rhinos in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Winning photos will be featured in the IRKA/IRF 2012 Rhino Calendar.

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13 Jun 11

UK’s Chester Zoo Launches New Campaign to Protect Black Rhinos in Kenya and Tanzania

Tweet The Chester Zoo is helping critically endangered black rhinos in the wild. A new campaign called Act for Wildlife has been launched by the UK’s Chester Zoo. The campaign is raising support and awareness for endangered species in the wild – including black rhinos. Rhishja Cota-LarsonI am the founder of Saving Rhinos LLC, which [...]