SOS
Rhino Review
September 2002
Welcome to the SOS Rhino Review, a newsletter about rhinos from
SOS Rhino. You'll 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 youíd 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. World Rhino News
2. Feature Stories
3. Donor Appreciation
4. Find It On Our Web Site
5. Trivia Questions
6. How You Can Help
7. Trivia Answers
Full Stories Are Available Via Web Links
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1. World Rhino News
Conservation group says poaching pushing Asian rhino to extinction
GENEVA - Pressure from poachers feeding the demand for traditional
medicine is driving the Asian rhinoceros ever closer to extinction,
the conservation group WWF International said Wednesday. Poachers
have stepped up their illegal trade, killing at least 86 rhinos
in the past four years, said WWF in a new report.
Editorial: Endangered species list keeps growing
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS - Imagine your children and grandchildren
growing up in a world where they never will see elephants or tigers
or rhinoceros. Or where the only ones remaining live in zoos or
circuses. Unfortunately, that is not a farfetched possibility.
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2. Feature Stories
Lincoln Park Zoo Chapter of AAZK holds 13th Annual Bowling
for Rhinos Fundraiser
The Lincoln Park Zoo (LPZ) chapter of the American Association
of Zookeepers (AAZK) recently held their 13th annual Bowling for
Rhinos (BFR) event, raising approximately $3500. Over 40 chapters
of AAZK hold a BFR event each year and to date AAZK has raised
over 1.7 million dollars for rhino conservation worldwide, with
the LPZ chapter raising over $110,000 of that total. SOS Rhino
has been a big help the last few years, donating raffle items
and bringing bowlers.
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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!
| Betsy and Rick Schaffer |
Ashley Schaffer |
| Charlene Pedersen |
Yuristian Amadin |
| Christen Schaffer |
Joyce and Mark Fleming |
| Daniel Andersen |
Liza Wiid |
| Dave and Laura Hall |
Barbara Marshall |
| Douglas Furtek |
Vachira Tontrakulpaibul |
| Dr. Richard Schaffer |
Elias Sadalla-Filho |
| Ellen and Jim Roberts |
Marie and Bab O'Brien |
| Erin Fleming |
Laura Fleming |
| Jimmie Reid |
Pat Harrison |
| Julia Ferguson |
Rebecca Spear |
| Justin Mikah |
Lee Foo Hwa |
| Donna Bruno |
Brian McKee |
| Tim Duffin |
Diane B. Monsivais |
| Judy Whitaker |
Frederick Furtek |
| Janet Liew |
Eleanor Howe |
| Don & Jill Hall |
Susan Moy-Laveau |
| Joel Pond |
Theresa Pasquarella |
| Robert L. Finch |
Melissa Lain-Finch |
| Dan Ronchetti |
Natalie Mylniczenko |
| Sue Lannin |
Brett Haskins |
| Bill Moran |
Christy Azzarello |
| Carrie Azzarello |
Debra Tuffner |
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| Ultra Source |
Rainbow Ridge |
| Equitek |
Sonosite |
| Handspring Foundation |
VisualMedia |
| Jaybee |
Singapore Zoological Gardens |
| WriteBrain Productions |
RhinoSkin/Saunders |
| North Bank, Chicago IL |
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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
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4. Find It On Our Web Site
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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.
Click on http://sosrhino.org/programs/volunteer.php
for more information.
TECHNOLOGY
Our researchers, scientists and field staff are using the latest
technology available to coordinate the survey of rhinos in one
of the last remaining preserves in Borneo. Tabin Wildlife preserve
is located on the southeastern segment of the island of Borneo.
It covers over 120,000 hectares. The terrain is quite rugged,
complete with exotic animals like the sun bears, wild boars, insects,
arduous geography and wet areas.
Read more by clicking: http://sosrhino.org/programs/technology.php
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5. Trivia Questions
1. TRUE OR FALSE: The white rhino is the largest of the five species
of rhino living today.
2. Which parts of Africa are the black and white rhino found?
3. Recently, the first Sumatran rhino in 112 years was successful
bred and born in captivity. Where and when did this miracle birth
occur?
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6. How You Can Help
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 our Donate
page today, and give from your heart.
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7. Trivia Answers
1. TRUE. The white rhino is the largest of the five species living
today measuring in at 12-14 feet in length, 5-6 feet high at the
shoulder, and weighing between 5,000 and 7,900 pounds.
2. The black rhino can be found primarily in Eastern and Southern
Africa and white rhino can be found in Central and Southern Africa.
3. The first successful, captive-bred birth of a Sumatran rhino
in 112 years took place at Cincinnati Zoo, USA on September 13,
2001.
