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10 Essential Facts
About Rhinos
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Rhinos have the unfortunate distinction
of being one of the
most endangered animals on earth.
Over the last 40 years, the worlds rhinoceros population has declined by over 90% - and if not for 100years of dedicated conservation efforts, it is likely that all rhinoceros species would already be extinct.
But those efforts are now at risk. The illegal trade in rhino horn has risen sharply over the last few yearsas demand from China and Vietnam - where rhino horn is prized as a medicine - has grown to an
unprecedented level. Public awareness about the effect of the continued use of illegal rhino horn intraditional Chinese medicine is desperately needed.
To help raise public awareness about rhinos and the dangers they are facing, here are 10 essentiafacts about rhinos for you to enjoy - and share.
Thank you for helping me raise public awareness about the illegal trade in rhino horn.
-Rhishja Larson
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Rhino
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There are ve species of rhinoceros.
African Rhino Species Asian Rhino Species
Black rhino, Dicerosbicornis
White rhino,
Ceratotherium simum
Greater one-horned(Indian) rhino,Rhinoceros unicornis
Sumatran rhino,Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Javan rhino, Rhinocerossondaicus
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The white rhino and greater one-horned rhinoweigh about 4,000 - 6,000 pounds, stand roughly6 feet high at the shoulder, and are 12 - 15 feet inlength. These two rhino species are the second
largest land mammals after the elephant.
The smallest rhino species is the Sumatran rhinostanding just 3 - 5 feet at the shoulder. The blackrhino weighs in at 1,750 - 3,000 pounds, standing
about 5 feet at the shoulder, and reaching 10 - 12feet in length. The Javan rhino weighs about 2,000- 5,000 pounds, stands 5 - 5.5 feet at the shoulderand reaches 11.5 feet in length. The Vietnamesesubspecies of Javan rhino is smaller - about the sizeof the Sumatran rhino.
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Despite their large size, rhinos are fast
and agile: They can run 30 mph for shortdistances and turn on a dime.
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Extensive scientic testing has conrmed thatrhino horn is NOT medicine.
The continued use of illegal rhino horn in traditionaChinese medicine is pushing this species closer toextinction. The demand for rhino horn is fullled by
organized crime syndicates operating throughouAfrica, China, and Southeast Asia.
Unfortunate superstitions and myths attributemedicinal properties to the rhinos horn. Illegal rhino
horn is sold in Vietnam and China (both online and intraditional medicine shops) as a remedy for painfever, acne, laryngitis, mumps, herpes, epilepsyand even cancer.
Shankar Chaudhary/NTNC
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The front horn of the African rhino speciescan reach over 4 feet in length, while the Asianrhino species have smaller horns, typicallyless than two feet in length.
The horn is comprised of keratin, the same materiaas hair and ngernails.
At some rhino sanctuaries, the horns are removed
in an effort to protect the rhinos from being killedfor their horns. However, this method of protectingrhinos remains controversial.
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Rhinos have three toes on each foot.
Although rhinos - along with hippos and elephants
- are referred to as pachyderms, rhinos are actuallymore closely related to tapirs and horses.
Rhinos, tapirs, and horses are found in the order
Perissodactyla (odd-toed ungulates).
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A group of rhinos is called a crash.
A crash of white rhinos, greater one-hornedrhinos, and black rhinos typically consists offemales, calves and perhaps subadult offspringJavan and Sumatran rhinos are thought to remainsolitary, except when a female is caring for a calf
Male rhinos of all species are generally loners
however, territories may overlap.
Photo credit: PARC/Nepal rhinonepal.org
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Rhinos are intelligent.
Rhinos living in zoos require plenty of menta
stimulation for good health. Captive rhinos are
trained using treats and clickers to understand
several commands, so that keepers and vets can
perform thorough health examinations - especiallythe sensitive feet. Rhinos also learn their names
and most of them enjoy human attention, such as
a good scratch.
Captive rhinos have even learned to paint and
play fetch.
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Two subspecies of rhino have fewer than
10 individuals surviving. Two additionasubspecies consist of fewer than 100 rhinos.
Just seven Northern white rhinos (Ceratotheriumsimum cottoni) are left in the world. The
Vietnamese subspecies (Rhinoceros sondaicusannamiticus) of the Javan rhino has a populationof perhaps four or ve wild rhinos. The mostnumerous Javan rhino subspecies (Rhinocerossondaicus sondaicus) consists of about 48wild rhinos. It is believed there are only about50 Borneo rhinos (Dicerorhinus sumatrensisharrissoni) still surviving.
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Status and populations of the livingrhino species (2010):
Critically Endangered Javan RhinoPossibly 48
Critically Endangered SumatranRhino: Approx. 200
Critically Endangered Black Rhino:About 4,860
Vulnerable Greater One-Horned(Indian) Rhino: Approx. 2,949 Near Threatened Southern White
Rhino: Approx. 20,600
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Please take a few moments to help raise public awareness about the illegal trade in rhino horn.
You can share information about the illegal rhino horn trade using social media tools such as blogs, Twitter,Facebook, Digg and more.
Saving Rhinospublishes articles, web content, and printable communication materials that are easy to share.
Thank you for sharing this urgent message: Rhino horn is NOT medicine.
Learn more at
savingrhinos.org & rhinoconservation.org
How can helpRHINOSYOU
Contact: Saving Rhinos LLCPO Box 750144 | Petaluma, CA 94975-0144
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