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		<title>Baby on the Way for Sumatran Rhino &#8216;Ratu&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhishja Cota-Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>A bundle of joy could be arriving soon at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park: Ratu is now just a few months away from giving birth!</p><p>See <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			</div><div style="clear:both"></div><div style="padding-bottom:4px;"></div><h3>Wonderful news from Indonesia!</h3>
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A bundle of joy could be arriving soon at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia’s Way Kambas National Park: Ratu is now just a few months away from giving birth!</p>
<p><span id="more-17486"></span>The baby&#8217;s father is world-famous Andalas, who was born at the Cincinnati Zoo, and later moved to the 250-acre Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in 2007, where he resides with Ratu and two other females, Rosa and Bina.</p>
<p>This pregnancy is the third for Ratu, whose previous attempts unfortunately ended in early miscarriages. She has just completed her eleventh month; rhino pregnancies last 15 &#8212; 16 months.</p>
<p>Ratu is receiving a daily hormone supplement, which was also prescribed to Andalas&#8217;s mother, Emi, after she miscarried. The dosage and protocol is provided by Sumatran rhino expert Dr. Terri Roth, director of Cincinnati Zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife and vice president for International Rhino Foundation’s Asia programs.</p>
<p>Weekly weigh-ins and regular ultrasound exams are administered to the mother-to-be by Dr. Dedi Candra.</p>
<p>Executive director of the International Rhino Foundation, Dr. Susie Ellis, is hopeful about Ratu&#8217;s pregnancy.</p>
<blockquote><p>We’ve got fingers crossed that everything will continue to go well and that Ratu will deliver a healthy baby sometime in late spring or early summer. This is truly a dedicated team effort, not just with regard to managing a critical pregnancy, but also in terms of the round-the-clock effort to protect Indonesia’s last remaining wild Sumatran rhinos.</p>
<p>We couldn’t hope to accomplish either without the generous support we receive from concerned people all over the world.</p></blockquote>
<p><em>Here&#8217;s Andalas nudging Ratu:</em></p>
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<h4>Sumatran rhinos face multiple threats</h4>
<p>Sumatran rhinos are classified as <a href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/6553/0" target="_blank">Critically Endangered</a> by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species&trade;, with fewer than 200 individuals surviving in Indonesia and Malaysia.</p>
<p>Like all rhino species, the Sumatran rhino faces the ever-present danger of being killed for <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/03/29/busting-the-rhino-horn-medicine-myth-with-science/" title="Busting the Rhino Horn Medicine Myth with Science" target="_blank">unproven</a> rhino horn remedies. </p>
<p>Tragically, Vietnam&#8217;s rhino population was declared <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/10/24/gone-forever-javan-rhino-declared-extinct-in-vietnam/" title="Gone Forever: Javan Rhino Declared Extinct in Vietnam" target="_blank">extinct </a>last year. The last individual was shot and killed, thanks to wild claims of rhino horn&#8217;s magical curative properties &#8212; claims which <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/03/29/busting-the-rhino-horn-medicine-myth-with-science/" title="Busting the Rhino Horn Medicine Myth with Science" target="_blank">actually </a>have no scientific basis.</p>
<p>In addition to rhino horn myths, Sumatran rhinos are gravely threatened by the continued <a href="http://planetsave.com/2011/12/13/new-report-exposes-truth-behind-asia-pulp-paper-app-greenwash-campaign/" target="_blank">destruction</a> of their tropical forest habitat. Particularly notorious is paper giant <a href="http://planetsave.com/2011/12/13/new-report-exposes-truth-behind-asia-pulp-paper-app-greenwash-campaign/" target="_blank">Asia Pulp and Paper</a> (APP), which has even gone as far to include Javan rhinos in their greenwashing attempts.</p>
<p>Every Sumatran rhino birth &#8212; in the wild, in a zoo or in a special sanctuary &#8212; represents hope for the survival of this species, which runs the risk of going extinct by the end of this century.  </p>
<h4>How to help Sumatran rhinos</h4>
<p>The International Rhino Foundation, through its on-the-ground partner, the <a href="http://www.badak.or.id/default.asp?Lang=INA" target="_blank">Rhino Foundation of Indonesia</a>, funds the operation of the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary and supports Rhino Protection Units that safeguard the last remaining wild populations of Sumatran and Javan rhinos.</p>
<p>To help support the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, visit the <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/support/" target="_blank">International Rhino Foundation</a>.</p>
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<p>Photos courtesy &copy; International Rhino Foundation (IRF)</p>
<div class="wp-about-author-containter-none" style="background-color:#ffffff;"><div class="wp-about-author-pic"><img alt='' src='http://0.gravatar.com/avatar/a81da3c9d7e603ecb02e97af38c71623?s=100&amp;d=monsterid&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' /></div><div class="wp-about-author-text"><h3><a href='http://www.rhinoconservation.org/author/rhishja/' title='Rhishja Cota-Larson'>Rhishja Cota-Larson</a></h3><p>I am the founder of  <a href="http://www.savingrhinos.org">Saving Rhinos LLC</a>, which publishes news and information about the global rhino crisis. I am the Editor of <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> and <a href="http://pangolins.org"><em>Project Pangolin</em></a>, author of the book <a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2000527"><em>Murder, Myths &amp; Medicine</em></a>, and a writer for the environmental news blog <a href="http://planetsave.com"><em>Planetsave</em></a>. When I'm not blogging about the illegal wildlife trade, I like to rock out to live music.</p><p><a href='http://www.savingrhinos.org' title='Rhishja Cota-Larson'>Website</a> - <a href='http://twitter.com/SavingRhinos' title='Rhishja Cota-Larsonon Twitter'>Twitter</a> - <a href='http://www.facebook.com/SavingRhinos' title='Rhishja Cota-Larson on Facebook'>Facebook</a> - <a href='http://www.rhinoconservation.org/author/rhishja/' title='More posts by Rhishja Cota-Larson'>More Posts</a> </p></div></div><p>See <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Take Action to Protect the World&#8217;s Only Javan Rhinos</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhishja Cota-Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			</div><div style="clear:both"></div><div style="padding-bottom:4px;"></div><h3>&#8220;Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.&#8221; &#8211; William James</h3>
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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.</p>
<p><span id="more-16847"></span><strong>Javan rhinos at risk</strong></p>
<p>With the recent <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/10/24/gone-forever-javan-rhino-declared-extinct-in-vietnam/" title="Gone Forever: Javan Rhino Declared Extinct in Vietnam" target="_blank">extinction</a> of the Javan rhino in Vietnam, there is only one population of Javan rhinos left on Earth. </p>
<p><iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/w3O2hN6bihI?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>All of them live in Ujung Kulon National Park on the island of Java, Indonesia.</p>
<p>The Javan rhino is at significant risk of extinction &#8211; one natural disaster or an introduced disease could be the end of this species forever.</p>
<p>But you can help <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/operation-javan-rhino/" title="Operation Javan Rhino" target="_blank">prevent</a> the extinction of Javan rhinos!</p>
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<p><strong>Operation Javan Rhino</strong></p>
<p>Operation Javan Rhino is creating 4,000 hectares of expanded habitat for Javan rhinos in Ujung Kulon, to encourage population growth and establish a second “insurance” population of Javan rhinos at a separate site.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s what <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/operation-javan-rhino/" title="Operation Javan Rhino" target="_blank">Operation Javan Rhino</a> is doing to make the new habitat suitable and safe for Javan rhinos:</p>
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<li>Clearing the site for an electric fence and adjacent patrol road</li>
<li>Constructing a fence and small bridges</li>
<li>Planting rhino food plants and removing invasive species</li>
<li>Creating a water supply and salt-lick </li>
<li>Constructing new guard posts</li>
<li>Hiring and training more guards and other staff from local villages</li>
<li>Launching an education program for nearby communities</li>
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<p>This immense project costs $650,000 &#8211; and $350,000 has already been raised. International Rhino Foundation and Save the Rhino International are asking for your help in raising the additional funds needed to prevent the extinction of the Javan rhino.</p>
<p>Please visit the International Rhino Foundation&#8217;s <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/operation-javan-rhino/" title="Operation Javan Rhino" target="_blank">Operation Javan Rhino page</a> to make your donation and learn more.</p>
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<p>Sources: <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/operation-javan-rhino/" title="Operation Javan Rhino" target="_blank">International Rhino Foundation</a> and <a href="http://www.savetherhino.org/eTargetSRINM/site/1186/default.aspx" target="_blank">Save the Rhino International</a></p>
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		<title>Indonesia&#8217;s Javan Rhino Population May Hold Only Four Females</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:15:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhishja Cota-Larson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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. </p><p>See <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			</div><div style="clear:both"></div><div style="padding-bottom:4px;"></div><h3>Camera traps recorded just four females in a recent survey.</h3>
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It is barely a week since the extinction of the Javan rhino subspecies (<em>Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus</em>) was confirmed, and already there is troubling news about the remaining Javan rhinos. </p>
<p>There may be just a handful of females among the world&#8217;s last population of Javan rhinos (<em>Rhinoceros sondaicus sondaicus</em>), which are found only in Indonesia.</p>
<p><span id="more-16729"></span>According to <em><a href="http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/nvironment/survey-of-rare-javan-rhinos-finds-few-females/474808" target="_blank">The Jakarta Globe</a></em>, camera traps recorded 17 rhinos this year and only four were females.</p>
<p>The rhinos were found in the eastern half of Ujung Kulon National Park. </p>
<p><em>Video of Javan rhino and calf:</em></p>
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<p>Recently, the video cameras were moved to the western half of the park, which is &#8220;more remote&#8221;.</p>
<p>It is hoped that additional female Javan rhinos will be found; the results could be known in a few weeks.</p>
<p>Learn more about the extinction of the Javan rhino in Vietnam at &#8220;<a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/10/24/gone-forever-javan-rhino-declared-extinct-in-vietnam/" title="Gone Forever: Javan Rhino Declared Extinct in Vietnam" target="_blank">Gone Forever: Javan Rhino Declared Extinct in Vietnam</a>&#8220;.</p>
<p><strong>&#8216;Operation Javan Rhino&#8217;</strong></p>
<p>However, there <em>is</em> hope for Javan rhinos in Indonesia.</p>
<p>The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) along with an international team of partners, is working to expand the useable habitat for Javan rhinos in UKNP by creating the 4,000 hectare Javan Rhino Study and Conservation Area (JRSCA). </p>
<blockquote><p>We are doing this by constructing small bridges, an electric fence, and a patrol road; eradicating invasive species which have taken over a good portion of the habitat; planting rhino food plants; providing a water supply and saltlick; and constructing additional guard posts.   The continued survival of the Javan rhino depends on their population increasing in numbers as rapidly as possible, and in spreading the population out so that ‘all the eggs are not in one basket’. </p></blockquote>
<p>Find out how you can help Operation Javan Rhino <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/operation-javan-rhino/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Get a Gorgeous 2012 Rhino Calendar and Help Protect African Rhinos</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The beautiful 2012 rhino calendar produced by the International Rhino Keeper Association and the International Rhino Foundation is now ready to order.</p><p>See <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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The beautiful 2012 rhino calendar produced by International Rhino Keeper Association (IRKA) and the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is now ready to order.</p>
<p><span id="more-16292"></span>Photos were submitted by rhino enthusiasts from around the world, and the winning twelve were selected by vote. In all, 77 participants submitted a total of 271 photos, and 4,090 votes were cast. </p>
<p>The calendars are being sold for US $26 each. Funds will be used to help purchase supplies for rhino protection units in Zimbabwe and South Africa:</p>
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<li>Digital cameras</li>
<li>Tamper proof evidence bags</li>
<li>PDAs</li>
<li>Metal detectors</li>
<li>Shoes</li>
<li>GPS</li>
<li>Binoculars</li>
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<p>These supplies will help increase effective protection of rhino populations, help ensure successful prosecutions of wildlife crimes, and contribute to collection of crime evidence when rhinos are killed, specifically in selected areas of Zimbabwe and South Africa. </p>
<p>To purchase your calendar, please see the <a href="http://www.rhinokeeperassociation.org/calendar/calendar_2011.htm" title="IRKA IRF Rhino Calendar Fundraiser">IRKA/IRF Calendar Fundraiser page</a> on the IRKA website <a href="http://www.rhinokeeperassociation.org/calendar/calendar_2011.htm" title="IRKA IRF Rhino Calendar Fundraiser">here</a>.</p>
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<p>Image via International Rhino Keeper Association at <a href="http://www.rhinokeeperassociation.org/calendar/calendar_2011.htm" title="IRKA IRF Rhino Calendar Fundraiser">rhinokeeperassociation.org</a></p>
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		<title>World Rhino Day: Celebrating Rhinos Texas-Style in the USA</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:36:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Fossil Rim Wildlife Center will celebrate World Rhino Day by hosting an art contest for local schoolchildren, and selling the art on September 22<sup>nd</sup> 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&#8217;s rhino program!</p>
<p><span id="more-15971"></span><strong>Rhino art contest</strong> </p>
<p>The World Rhino Day Art Contest hosted by <a href="http://www.fossilrim.org/index.php" title="Fossil Rim Wildlife Center" target="_blank">Fossil Rim Wildlife Center</a> is ﻿open to students who attend Glen Rose ISD schools. Rhinos must be the most prominent part of the pictures!</p>
<p>There are four divisions in the art contest, determined by grade level. In each division, First, Second, and Third place will be awarded.</p>
<p>First prize in each division includes a one year membership to Fossil Rim for four people.</p>
<p>For all the details about the art contest, download the <a href="http://www.savingrhinos.org/FossilRimPosters/WRDArtContestRules.pdf" title="Fossil Rim Art Contest Rules" target="_blank">World Rhino Day Art Contest Rules</a> and connect with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FossilRim" title="Fossil Rim on Facebook" target="_blank">Fossil Rim</a> on Facebook&reg;.</p>
<p>Find out more about World Rhino Day <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/world-rhino-day/" title="World Rhino Day 2011" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Dinner and art sale</strong></p>
<p>Submitted artwork will be on display on September 22<sup>nd</sup> at <a href="http://www.hollywoodandvinerestaurant.com/" title="Hollywood and Vine Restaurant" target="_blank">Hollywood and Vine restaurant</a> in Glen Rose. Contest winners will be announced at 7:30 pm.</p>
<p>All parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends are encouraged to come and enjoy the art exhibit and purchase your child&#8217;s picture. A special menu will be provided by Hollywood and Vine, and $1.00 from each meal purchased will be donated the rhino program at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.</p>
<p>Connect with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hollywood-Vine/130093840364665" title="Hollywood and Vine on Facebook" target="_blank">Hollywood and Vine</a> on Facebook&reg;.</p>
<p><strong>About Fossil Rim Wildlife Center</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fossilrim.org/index.php" title="Fossil Rim Wildlife Center" target="_blank">Fossil Rim Wildlife Center </a>has been involved regionally and globally since 1987 with the conservation of white rhinoceros, and since 1991 with black rhinoceros. Seven white rhinos and five black rhino calves have been born at Fossil Rim.<br />
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Fossil Rim is a founding member of the <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org" title="International Rhino Foundation" target="_blank">International Rhino Foundation</a> (IRF) and an institutional supporter of the <a href="http://www.rhinokeeperassociation.org/" title="International Rhino Keepers Association" target="_blank">International Rhino Keepers Association</a> (IRKA). </p>
<p>Adam Eyres, Fossil Rim hoofstock supervisor, is co-author of a number of publications about rhinos and was involved with the writing of the Rhino Husbandry Manual.  Additionally, he is the White Rhino SSP (Species Survival Plan) Coordinator for North America.</p>
<p>Fossil Rim Wildlife Center is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 wildlife conservation facility that specializes in captive-breeding programs for endangered and threatened animal species. Fossil Rim funds its award winning conservation efforts with tourism. The center manages over 50 species of wildlife including cheetah, rhinos, giraffe, wolves, zebra, and the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken. Fossil Rim offers a 9½ mile Scenic Wildlife Drive, unique Safari Camp lodging, guided tours, camps, Nature Store, and Café to visitors. For more information, call (254) 897-2960 or visit <a href="http://www.fossilrim.org/index.php" title="Fossil Rim Wildlife Center" target="_blank">fossilrim.org</a>. </p>
<p>Got questions about <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/world-rhino-day/" title="World Rhino Day 2011" target="_blank">World Rhino Day</a>? Check out the <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/world-rhino-day/" title="World Rhino Day 2011" target="_blank">FAQs</a> and connect with us on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WorldRhinoDay2011" title="World Rhino Day 2011 on Facebook" target="_blank">World Rhino Day 2011 page</a> on Facebook®.</p>
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		<title>&#8216;Rhino Month&#8217; Kicks Off With Successful Fundraiser for Asian Rhinos</title>
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		<dc:creator>Rhishja Cota-Larson</dc:creator>
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With World Rhino Day being celebrated on September 22<sup>nd</sup>, 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!</p>
<p><span id="more-15857"></span>Last Friday, an enthusiastic group of Asian Rhino Project volunteers descended upon Perth&#8217;s central business district and raised an impressive $1,000 at the Tin Shake <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/08/17/world-rhino-day-shakin-it-for-asian-rhinos-in-perth/" title="World Rhino Day: Shakin’ It for Asian Rhinos in Perth" target="_blank">fundraiser</a>.</p>
<p>Event organizer Sophie Dentrinos is quite pleased with the results.</p>
<blockquote><p>It was a great success despite some miserable weather, and we managed to raise $1000 for the rhinos!</p></blockquote>
<p>The Asian Rhino Project has organized another event for World Rhino Day, <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/08/31/world-rhino-day-rock-climbing-for-asian-rhinos/" title="World Rhino Day: Rock Climbing for Asian Rhinos" target="_blank">Rock Climbing for Rhinos</a>. Get the details <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/08/31/world-rhino-day-rock-climbing-for-asian-rhinos/" title="World Rhino Day: Rock Climbing for Asian Rhinos" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About the Asian Rhino Project</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.asianrhinos.org.au/" title="Asian Rhino Project" target="_blank">Asian Rhino Project </a>(ARP) is an Australian non-profit, volunteer organization raising awareness and support for the three Asian rhino species: Greater one-horned (Indian), Javan, and Sumatran rhinos.</p>
<p>Learn more:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.asianrhinos.org.au/" title="Asian Rhino Project" target="_blank">Asian Rhino Project website</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Asian-Rhino-Project/171904809494441" title="Asian Rhino Project on Facebook" target="_blank">Asian Rhino Project Facebook® page</a></li>
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<p>For more information about World Rhino Day, check out the <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/world-rhino-day/" title="World Rhino Day 2011" target="_blank">World Rhino Day FAQs</a> and the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WorldRhinoDay2011" title="World Rhino Day 2011 on Facebook" target="_blank">World Rhino Day page</a> on Facebook&reg;.</p>
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<p>Photo courtesy &#038; &copy; Sophie Dentrinos, <a href="http://www.asianrhinos.org.au/" title="Asian Rhino Project" target="_blank">Asian Rhino Project</a></p>
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		<title>Zimbabwe Schools Getting Ready for World Rhino Day</title>
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<p>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.</p>
<p><span id="more-15650"></span>World Rhino Day 2011 co-organizer Lisa-Jane Campbell of <a href="http://www.chishakwe.com/" title="Chishakwe Ranch" target="_blank">Chishakwe Ranch</a> explains the importance of involving local communities in conservation efforts. </p>
<blockquote><p>It has long been acknowledged that educating people living near game parks about the importance and value of wildlife and habitat is key to conservation efforts all over the world.  Once local people feel that wildlife resources are part of their heritage, and as such benefit them, they are much more inclined to join in efforts to protect them; rather than being part of the problem when it comes to poaching.  This is particularly the case in key species such as Rhino.</p></blockquote>
<p>Chishakwe has been actively involved in creating a culture of conservation in neighboring village areas for a number of years, and works in two primary schools: Muvava and Uteke.  </p>
<p>The education outreach project has been named<em> Mangwana</em> which means &#8220;Tomorrow&#8221; in Shona, reflecting the project&#8217;s forward-looking nature.</p>
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<p>Between the two schools, the Mangwana project contributes to the education of approximately 1,000 children between the ages of six and 13. </p>
<p><strong>World Rhino Day posters</strong></p>
<p>In preparation for<a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/world-rhino-day/" title="World Rhino Day 2011" target="_blank"> World Rhino Day</a>, the students at Muvava and Uteke schools are creating posters using materials supplied by Chishakwe. </p>
<p>Some of their beautiful artwork is already on display on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WorldRhinoDay2011" title="World Rhino Day 2011 on Facebook" target="_blank">World Rhino Day 2011 page</a> (on Facebook&reg;).</p>
<p><strong>Education and awareness</strong></p>
<p>The Mangwana project uses education and information to decrease poaching and animal deaths caused by persecution of certain species due to superstitions, as well as to improve standards of education and facilities at the schools.</p>
<blockquote><p>Annual projects have been run and the children who are awarded best project win a day on safari at Chishakwe. This has proved to be immensely popular as a prize, and we are planning to extend the concept into three day bush camps to be held at Chishakwe.</p></blockquote>
<p>In addition to World Rhino Day, a recent development is the involvement of more affluent high schools in Zimbabwe (and elsewhere in the world) with Muvava and Uteke. An exchange of ideas and sharing of materials will be facilitated online. </p>
<p>School projects have been ongoing and diverse.</p>
<blockquote><p>Two years ago, we addressed the lack of chairs by co-operating with the community to make them and then creating a project where the children painted their own chair with an animal, its name and a few basic facts.  </p>
<p>This year, the Chishakwe project was on the habitat created by a termite mound.  The emphasis was on the extended life cycle of a termite mound and the fact that numerous animals could use the mound as a food source and a source of shelter &#8211; even after the termites had left.  The children were able learn about a number of smaller species that occur around their village homes.</p></blockquote>
<p>The termite mound projects made by the children are currently on display in the small museum at Chishakwe.</p>
<p><strong>Collaborations</strong></p>
<p>Chishakwe has joined forces with the <a href="http://lowveldrhinotrust.org/" title="Lowveld Rhino Trust" target="_blank">Lowveld Rhino Trust</a> and African Wildlife Conservation Trust to include their specific materials <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/08/24/zimbabwe-schools-getting-ready-for-world-rhino-day/painted_chair/" rel="attachment wp-att-15657"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Painted_chair.jpg" alt="" title="Chair decorated with rhino painting by Zimbabwe schoolchildren" width="300" height="400" class="alignright size-full wp-image-15657" /></a>in workshop sessions with teachers and to develop elements of the project for export to further schools around the Lowveld wildlife areas. </p>
<p>One of the tactics being used to protect rhino from persecution has been to educate local populations about rhino as a species.  Chishakwe supports Lowveld Rhino Trust locally in this, as well as providing infrastructure and support to the trust’s ongoing anti-poaching personnel and efforts.</p>
<p>Chishakwe has housed the African Wildlife Conservation Trust since its inception as the <a href="http://www.chishakwe.com/wildliferesearch.html" title="Lowveld Wild Dog Project" target="_blank">Lowveld Wild Dog Project</a> in 1996.  Chishakwe now works with the trust to develop education resources for use in school communities in the South East Lowveld of Zimbabwe. </p>
<p>Beyond co-organizing World Rhino Day 2011, Chishakwe and Saving Rhinos LLC (that&#8217;s <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/about/" title="About the Author" target="_blank">me</a>) are making plans for educational and awareness-raising projects that will have both online and on-the-ground components.</p>
<p>Check out <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/world-rhino-day/" title="World Rhino Day 2011" target="_blank">World Rhino Day FAQs</a> to find out how you can join the celebration and be sure to &#8220;Like&#8221; the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WorldRhinoDay2011" title="World Rhino Day 2011 on Facebook" target="_blank">World Rhino Day 2011 page</a> on Facebook&reg;.</p>
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<p>All photos courtesy &#038; &copy; Lisa-Jane Campbell, Chishakwe Ranch, Zimbabwe </p>
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		<title>Volunteer to Help Rhinos and More in Zimbabwe</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Conservationists in Zimbabwe are 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. </p>
<p>Fortunately, there is a way you can help Zimbabwe&#8217;s conservation efforts.</p>
<p><span id="more-14312"></span><strong>Hands-on conservation project</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.chishakwe.com/volunteer.html" target="_blank">Chishakwe Volunteer Programme</a>, a conservation project located in the vast and remote Save Valley Conservancy in the South East Lowveld of Zimbabwe, offers the opportunity to work with rhino scouts, as well as participate in other wildlife <a href="http://www.chishakwe.com/wildliferesearch.html" target="_blank">research</a> and monitoring projects. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/07/20/volunteer-to-help-rhinos-and-more-in-zimbabwe/rhinotag/" rel="attachment wp-att-14332"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rhinotag.jpg" alt="" title="Tagging a rhino" width="110" height="180" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-14332" /></a>The activities can be quite varied. Volunteers may be doing data entry, filing camera trap photos, ground crewing on rhino ops, darting a dog, sitting in a blind at night, or using telemetry to track lion.</p>
<p>Chishakwe also runs a <a href="http://www.chishakwe.com/communityoutreach.html" target="_blank">community outreach program</a>, with an emphasis on environmental education. Community outreach volunteers could be painting a mural, designing materials, collecting and labeling specimens for the camp&#8217;s little museum or even presenting a session on a particular species.   </p>
<p>Accommodation and meals are provided in a fully serviced, comfortable ranch style house set in a garden. There is a recreation area with a swimming pool for leisure time.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/07/20/volunteer-to-help-rhinos-and-more-in-zimbabwe/landscape_zim/" rel="attachment wp-att-14331"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Landscape_Zim.jpg" alt="" title="Landscape Chishakwe" width="499" height="139" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14331" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Learn more</strong></p>
<p>For more information about the Chishwakwe Volunteer Programme, visit their <a href="http://www.chishakwe.com/contact.html" target="_blank">contact</a> page and check out the following:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.chishakwe.com/volunteer.html" target="_blank">Chishakwe Volunteer Programme</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Chishakwe" target="_blank">Chishakwe Facebook&reg; page</a></li>
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<p>Photos used with permission and information provided by LJ Campbell, Chishakwe, Save Valley Conservancy, Zimbabwe. Photo #1 &copy; iStockphoto.com</p>
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		<title>Update from Nepal: Students Create &#8216;Eco-Clubs&#8217; to Raise Awareness About Rhino Conservation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>See <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			</div><div style="clear:both"></div><div style="padding-bottom:4px;"></div><h3>A very inspirational update from our partners in Nepal!</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/07/19/update-from-nepal-students-create-eco-clubs-to-raise-awareness-about-rhino-conservation/ecoclub_photo_2/" rel="attachment wp-att-14262"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/EcoClub_Photo_2.jpg" alt="" title="Teaching kids in Nepal about Eco Clubs for conservation" width="500" height="375" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14262" /></a></p>
<p>Rhino conservation efforts in Nepal received a big boost in awareness, thanks to the formation of &#8220;Eco-Clubs&#8221; in schools located in the Chitwan National Park Buffer Zone.</p>
<p><span id="more-14259"></span>It was the team effort of our field liaisons at Partnership for Rhino Conservation (PARC/Nepal) working with the Chitwan National Park Buffer Zone Lothar User Committee that helped create Eco-Clubs at three different schools. </p>
<p>The goal of the Eco-Clubs is two-fold: 1) Creating conservation awareness at the local level, and 2) Taking a stand against illegal activities.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/07/19/update-from-nepal-students-create-eco-clubs-to-raise-awareness-about-rhino-conservation/ecoclub_photo_1/" rel="attachment wp-att-14261"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/EcoClub_Photo_1.jpg" alt="" title="Creating awareness about Eco-Clubs for local schools in Nepal" width="500" height="375" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14261" /></a></p>
<p><strong>The future of conservation</strong></p>
<p>The founder of PARC/Nepal, Suman Bhattarai, emphasizes the important role of children in the future of conservation.</p>
<blockquote><p>Children are the drivers of the future. Without a doubt, responsibility of conservation will be in their hands. If we do not empower and sensitize them on time, there will be no continuity of conservation. It is of utmost importance for this generation to continue today&#8217;s success stories, and also to develop new approaches for conservation.</p></blockquote>
<p>It is with children in mind that PARC/Nepal and the Chitwan NP Bufferzone Lothar User Committee approached local schools with the Eco-Club idea.</p>
<blockquote><p>At first, local schools were visited to collect view of students and teachers to form eco-club in their schools. During this visits, students and teachers were notified about the importance clubs. This notification helped to draw interests of schools, teachers and students to form clubs.</p></blockquote>
<p>The efforts paid off: Three schools in the Chitwan National Park Buffer Zone now have their own Eco-Clubs!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/07/19/update-from-nepal-students-create-eco-clubs-to-raise-awareness-about-rhino-conservation/ecoclub_photo_4/" rel="attachment wp-att-14264"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/EcoClub_Photo_4.jpg" alt="" title="Students at Rastriya Secondary School, Manahari, Nepal raise awareness for rhino conservation" width="500" height="375" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14264" /></a><em>Eco-Club at Rastriya Secondary School, Manahari.</em></p>
<p><strong>Phase I: Motivation</strong></p>
<p>The Eco-Club formation was carried out in three phases. In the motivational first phase, students learned the basics.</p>
<ul>
<li>What is an Eco-Club?</li>
<li>What are the objectives of an Eco-Club, and what does it do?</li>
<li>What are its working areas and key activities?</li>
<li>How can membership be provided to other interested students?</li>
<li>How does an eco-club make difference at local level?</li>
<li>How can the Eco-Club arrange resources for conducting activities?</li>
<li>What are conservation holidays and how can they be celebrated through an Eco-Club?</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/07/19/update-from-nepal-students-create-eco-clubs-to-raise-awareness-about-rhino-conservation/ecoclub_photo_5/" rel="attachment wp-att-14265"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/EcoClub_Photo_5.jpg" alt="" title="Eco Club participants at Rastriya Lower Secondary School, Nayabasti, Nepal" width="500" height="375" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14265" /></a><em>Eco-Club at Rastriya Lower Secondary School, Nayabasti.</em></p>
<p><strong>Phase II: Formation</strong></p>
<p>Once students had an understanding of the Eco-Club&#8217;s purpose and the opportunities it could provide, some of the club members stepped up to form the committee which would be responsible for organizing the ongoing activities and keeping the members engaged. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/07/19/update-from-nepal-students-create-eco-clubs-to-raise-awareness-about-rhino-conservation/ecoclub_photo_3/" rel="attachment wp-att-14263"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/EcoClub_Photo_3.jpg" alt="" title="Eco Club President at the Rastriya Secondary School, Mahadevtar, Nepal" width="500" height="375" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14263" /></a><em>Eco-Club President (Rastriya Secondary School, Mahadevtar).</em></p>
<p>In addition, a teacher was nominated as the committee&#8217;s patron, while the corresponding school&#8217;s headmaster would serve in an advisory capacity.</p>
<p><strong>Phase III: Responsibilities</strong></p>
<p>Following the formation of the Eco-Club, the committee members immersed themselves in their new responsibilities. The committee President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer were given individual coaching in their roles by the project facilitators. For example, the Treasurer learned about keeping income and expenditure records.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/07/19/update-from-nepal-students-create-eco-clubs-to-raise-awareness-about-rhino-conservation/ecoclub_photo_6/" rel="attachment wp-att-14266"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Ecoclub_Photo_6.jpg" alt="" title="Eco Club patron at Rastriya Secondary School, Mahadevtar, Nepal" width="500" height="375" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14266" /></a><em>Eco-Club Patron (Environment teacher &#8211; Rastriya Secondary School, Mahadevtar).</em></p>
<p>The committee also held brainstorming sessions to come up with innovative income-generating ideas.</p>
<p><strong>Moving forward</strong></p>
<p>There are currently three schools participating in the Eco-Club project: </p>
<ul>
<li>Rastriya Secondary School, (Mahadevtar, Piple, Chitwan)</li>
<li>Rastriya Lower Secondary School, (Nayabasti, Piple, Chitwan)</li>
<li>Rastriya Secondary School, (Sunachuri, Manahari, Makawanpur)</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/07/19/update-from-nepal-students-create-eco-clubs-to-raise-awareness-about-rhino-conservation/ecoclub_photo_7/" rel="attachment wp-att-14267"><img src="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/EcoClub_Photo_7.jpg" alt="" title="Eco Club secretary receives handbook of first meeting minutes" width="500" height="375" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14267" /></a><em>Handing over the minutes book to Eco-Club Secretary.</em></p>
<p>To help the Eco-Clubs move forward, PARC/Nepal and the Chitwan NP Lothar User Committee committed to providing a small fund to the clubs for the first year. </p>
<p><strong>Eco-Club impact</strong></p>
<p>The Rastriya Lower Secondary School Eco-Club has already raised funds with a rhino conservation drama, performed by the club members. The schools also celebrated World Environment Day by holding a conservation song competition.</p>
<p>The Eco-Club project facilitators are Uttam Luitel, Deepa Paudel and Suman Bhattarai.</p>
<p><strong>Greater one-horned rhinos in Nepal</strong></p>
<p>One of the three Asian rhino species, <a href="http://www.savingrhinos.org/Indian-Rhino.html" target="_blank">greater one-horned rhinos</a> (<em>Rhinoceros unicornis</em>) were once widespread throughout the northern floodplains and nearby foothills of the Indian sub-continent between Indo-Myanmar border in the east, and Sindh River basin, Pakistan in the west.</p>
<p>Nepal&#8217;s most recent <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/04/23/new-census-reveals-rhino-population-increase-in-nepal/" target="_blank">rhino census</a> found that the population of greater one-horned rhinos has increased to 534. The count was conducted in April 2011, and revealed an increase of 99 rhinos since the last count in 2008.</p>
<p>Chitwan National Park was found to have 503 rhinos, while 24 reside in Bardia National Park, and Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve holds seven of the precious pachyderms.</p>
<p>Today, the remaining 2,949 (includes the new census) greater one-horned rhinos are found only in a few protected areas in northeastern India and lowland Nepal.</p>
<p>WARNING: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS EXTREMELY GRAPHIC IMAGES.<br />
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<p><strong>Traditional medicine myths continue to threaten rhinos</strong></p>
<p>Although the greater one-horned rhino population is steadily increasing, these rhinos remain under threat of being killed for their horn.</p>
<p>Despite the fact that <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/03/29/busting-the-rhino-horn-medicine-myth-with-science/" target="_blank">extensive scientific analysis </a>has confirmed that rhino horn has no medicinal value, myths and superstitions about rhino horn persist throughout China and Vietnam, where rhino horn is <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/06/02/suspicions-confirmed-china-investing-millions-in-rhino-horn-scheme/" target="_blank">considered a key ingredient</a> of traditional Chinese medicine.</p>
<p><strong>How to help</strong></p>
<p>To learn more about our efforts to help support public awareness activities in Nepal, check out <em><a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org/2011/03/24/update-from-nepal-a-successful-year-of-raising-public-awareness-about-rhino-conservation/" target="_blank">Update from Nepal: A Successful Year of Raising Public Awareness About Rhino Conservation</a></em>.</p>
<p>We appreciate your help in educating others through sharing our articles, and for your continued support through <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/savingrhinos">rhino t-shirt</a> sales.</p>
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<p>All photos courtesy and &copy; Suman Bhattarai; PARC/Nepal and Saving Rhinos LLC.</p>
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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!</p>
<p><span id="more-13706"></span>The calendars will be sold for US $26 each. Funds will be used to help purchase supplies for rhino protection units in Zimbabwe and South Africa:</p>
<ul>
<li>Digital cameras</li>
<li>Tamper proof evidence bags</li>
<li>PDAs</li>
<li>Metal detectors</li>
<li>Shoes</li>
<li>GPS</li>
<li>Binoculars</li>
</ul>
<p>These supplies will help increase effective protection of rhino populations, help ensure successful prosecutions of wildlife crimes, and contribute to collection of crime evidence when rhinos are killed, specifically in selected areas of Zimbabwe and South Africa. </p>
<p><strong>Photo submission deadline and voting</strong></p>
<p>The deadline for photo submissions is July 31<sup>st</sup>, 2011. Photos will be posted on the <a href="http://www.rhinokeeperassociation.org/" target="_b;lank">IRKA</a> website by August 8<sup>th</sup>, and the top 12 winning photos will be decided by voting through August 29<sup>th</sup>, 2011. </p>
<p>Please visit the <a href="http://www.rhinokeeperassociation.org/" target="_blank">International Rhino Keeper Association</a> for questions and complete contest guidelines, and to fill out an entry form. Contact irkacalendar (at) gmail (dot) com for further information about the rhino calendar contest.</p>
<p><strong>About IRKA</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.rhinokeeperassociation.org/" target="_blank">International Rhino Keeper Association</a> (IRKA) is dedicated to the sharing of knowledge in relation to the five species of rhinoceros. Information experienced through captive management and through study in the field are both valued as critical to the rhinoceros survival. Connect with IRKA on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/International-Rhino-Keeper-Association/97128132712?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&reg;</p>
<p><strong>About IRF</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.rhinos-irf.org/" target="_blank">International Rhino Foundation</a> (IRF) is dedicated to the survival of the world’s rhino species through conservation and research. IRF provides the technical (scientific, educational, administrative) and financial resources necessary to facilitate the conservation of rhinos.  Connect with IRF on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/InternationalRhinoFoundation" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&reg;.</p>
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<p>Information/logo permissions provided by Sara Wunder, Busch Gardens, Tampa/IRKA Scholarship Chair; Dr. Susie Ellis, IRF</p>
<div class="wp-about-author-containter-none" style="background-color:#ffffff;"><div class="wp-about-author-pic"><img alt='' src='http://0.gravatar.com/avatar/a81da3c9d7e603ecb02e97af38c71623?s=100&amp;d=monsterid&amp;r=G' class='avatar avatar-100 photo' height='100' width='100' /></div><div class="wp-about-author-text"><h3><a href='http://www.rhinoconservation.org/author/rhishja/' title='Rhishja Cota-Larson'>Rhishja Cota-Larson</a></h3><p>I am the founder of  <a href="http://www.savingrhinos.org">Saving Rhinos LLC</a>, which publishes news and information about the global rhino crisis. I am the Editor of <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> and <a href="http://pangolins.org"><em>Project Pangolin</em></a>, author of the book <a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2000527"><em>Murder, Myths &amp; Medicine</em></a>, and a writer for the environmental news blog <a href="http://planetsave.com"><em>Planetsave</em></a>. When I'm not blogging about the illegal wildlife trade, I like to rock out to live music.</p><p><a href='http://www.savingrhinos.org' title='Rhishja Cota-Larson'>Website</a> - <a href='http://twitter.com/SavingRhinos' title='Rhishja Cota-Larsonon Twitter'>Twitter</a> - <a href='http://www.facebook.com/SavingRhinos' title='Rhishja Cota-Larson on Facebook'>Facebook</a> - <a href='http://www.rhinoconservation.org/author/rhishja/' title='More posts by Rhishja Cota-Larson'>More Posts</a> </p></div></div><p>See <a href="http://www.rhinoconservation.org"><em>Rhino Horn is Not Medicine</em></a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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