SOS Rhino Review
March 2004

Welcome to the SOS Rhino Review, a newsletter about rhinos from SOS Rhino. You¹ll 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 you¹d rather not receive this newsletter, simply reply to this e-mail and type "Unsubscribe" in the subject field.

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, 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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2. World Rhino News

Baby white rhino delights Hamilton zookeepers
There had been suspicions and a few telltale signs but the arrival of a baby white rhino still came as a bit of a surprise when his little frame entered the world on Tuesday night.

Kansas City Zoo welcomes baby rhino
Luyisa, an endangered eastern black rhinoceros who lives at the Kansas City Zoo, is a mother for the second time.
Staff at the Kansas City Zoo watched Sunday morning as she gave birth to a 75-pound female calf. The birth followed a 477-day pregnancy.

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3. Featured Stories

RHINO SURVEY MARCH 2003
It is amazing how such small insects can join together to form a symphony of sound second only to feedback at a concert. It doesn’t take long to get used to the constant noise, and you drift off to sleep. By morning the jungle sounds have changed as you wake to get up early, adjust the camp, and cook breakfast and lunch to carry with us.

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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!

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

SOS Rhino wishes to acknowledge the following individuals and organizations for their contribution to the “SOS RHINO Annelisa Memorial Fund”. Donated funds will be used to help continue Dr. Kilbourn’s work dedicated to the survival of the Sumatran rhinos in Malaysia. THANK YOU!

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5. Find It On Our Web Site

Borneo Rhino Challenge 2004
SOS RHINO and SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL invite you to climb to the summit of Mt. Kinabalu, cycle the Northern tip of Borneo, and help us search for the elusive Sumatran rhinoceros of Borneo.

About Us
Click on the following link for information on how SOS Rhino was started, what our mission is, and what are goals are to save rhinos from the brink of extinction.

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6. Trivia Questions

1. TRUE OR FALSE: Scientists believe that rhinos share the same order as horses and tapirs because of the shape of their skull, dental structure, and toes.

2. When was the black rhino added to the endangered species list?

3. Why is the rhino species, Ceratotherium simum, commonly called the "white" rhinoceros?

7. How You Can Help

Participate in the Borneo Rhino Challenge 2004
You can help us in our efforts to the save the Sumatran rhino by participating in the Borneo Rhino Challenge 2004. SOS RHINO and our partners, SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL are organizing this fundraising adventure to take place in May 2004. Pre-registration is required to secure a space.


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. 312.222.0440, fax 312.222.0990. 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:


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8. Trivia Answers

1. TRUE. Rhinos, horses, and tapirs are classified in the order Perissodactyla (odd-toed animals).

2. The international body that presents lists of endangered species is the Species Survival Commission of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Their first lists appeared in the 1960's and the black rhino has been on the list since the beginning.

3. The common name, white rhinoceros, comes from the Afrikaans word describing its mouth: weit, meaning "wide".