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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:30:29 GMT

Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the family (or group of friends, or corporate team) that wants to help save rhinos? How about a 4-day, 3-night safari to see (and protect) some of the world’s most endangered species? And, you don’t even need to dust off your passport! For the second year, IRF is pleased to offer this truly unique opportunity, usually reserved for the world’s foremost scientists, global and corporate leaders, and select members of the White Oak Conservation Center Foundation. And, it’s all yours… for the winning bid. Just go to www.rhinosirf.cmarket.com by December 15th and place your bid on this remarkable and memorable expedition, valued at $25,000. (The bidding starts at $2,500.) The winner will be announced on December 16th. Bid Today! This unique package, Rhino Rendezvous, will give your group a rare opportunity to spend 4 days and 3 nights at IRF’s headquarters at the White Oak...

Adopt a Rhino

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:32:12 GMT

The Sumatran rhinoceros is one of the most endangered mammals on Earth. No more than 200 animals survive in small, isolated forest fragments in Indonesia and Malaysia. You can help to protect the Sumatran rhino from extinction by adopting a rhino at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary! The Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS), a 250-acre complex located within Way Kambas National Park in Sumatra, Indonesia, is currently home to five rhinos that are part of an intensively managed research and breeding program aimed at increasing the Sumatran rhino population in the wild. At the sanctuary, the rhinos reside in large, open areas where they can experience a natural rainforest habitat while still receiving state-of-the-art veterinary care and nutrition. You may choose to adopt any of the five rhinos at the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary for as many days as you would like, either in your own name, or as a gift for a relative or friend who supports wildlife conservation! In honor of each adoption,...

Holiday Gift Ideas

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:10:15 GMT

This year, you can give the animal lover in your life a gift that will help to save rhinos! Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the family (or group of friends, or corporate team) that wants to help save rhinos? How about a 4-day, 3-night safari to see (and protect) some of the world’s most endangered species? And, you don’t even need to dust off your passport! For the second year, IRF is pleased to offer this truly unique opportunity, usually reserved for the world’s foremost global and corporate leaders, and select members of the White Oak Conservation Center Foundation. And, it’s all yours … for the winning bid. Just go to www.rhinosirf.cmarket.com by December 15th and place your bid on this remarkable and memorable expedition, valued at $25,000. (The bidding starts at $2,500.) The winner will be announced on December 16th. This unique package, Rhino Rendezvous, will give your group a rare...

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:07:17 GMT

Suggested Daily Itinerary

The Rhino Rendezvous experience will be custom-tailored to your request.

Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure or opt for a freshly prepared morning meal.

Morning Game Drives
Join members of our Conservation Center staff as we venture throughout the Conservation Center during feeding times for rhinos, cheetahs, antelope, and birds. You’ll have the opportunity for close-up photos, without a zoom lens!

Conservation Center Activities:

Rhino tour and feeding experience
Bird and Antelope Viewing
Giraffe Feeding Experience
Avian Tour and Feeding Experience
Veterinary Tour
Kayaking with Conservation Center naturalist
Nature Walk
Informational briefings with International Rhino Foundation Staff.

Lunch
Enjoy a private lunch with your group at one of White Oak’s spectacular dining venues.

White Oak Plantation Activities:

Canoeing or kayaking
Sporting Clays
Biking
Horseback-riding
Golf
Game Room

Sundowner River Cruise
Guests can enjoy cocktails as they cruise the St. Mary’s River.

Gourmet Dinner
Enjoy your evening and a spectacular, private meal at one of White Oak’s exceptional dining venues.

After-Dinner
Enjoy activities in the Game Room.

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Projects in the Field

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:10:30 GMT

Conservation Medicine

The Rhino Conservation Medicine Program, a unique collaboration between the International Rhino Foundation, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, provides high-level veterinary medical support for global rhino conservation efforts both in the wild and in captivity. More...

Birth Announcements

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:42:58 GMT

October 2009

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda announce the birth of their second calf in 2009.

Bella, a 10 year old cow from Solio, (who had a stillborn calf in March 2008)
gave birth to a healthy calf on October 7 2009.

Obama, born on June 24, 2009, was the first rhino calf born in Uganda in
more than 28 years (Photo taken at 2 weeks old)

Raoul du Toit, IRF's African Rhino Program Advisor and Director of the Lowveld Rhino Trust in Zimbabwe Honored

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:10:27 GMT

Raoul du Toit and the Husky aircraft used in
rhino monitoring in Zimbabwe’s Lowveld.

We are pleased to announce that Raoul du Toit, IRF’s African Rhino Program Advisor and Director of the Lowveld Rhino Trust in Zimbabwe, was awarded the prestigiousSir Peter Scott Award for Conservation Merit from the IUCN Species Survival Commission. The Sir Peter Scott Award, the SSC’s highest honor, is presented to individuals in recognition of significant and long term service to conservation through their work with the SSC or associated institutions.

Congratulations, Raoul!

Raoul du Toit and Dr. Holly Dublin from the IUCN Species Survival Commission after the awards ceremony.

Thank you for completing our survey!

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:15:37 GMT

Thank you for your participation and we look forward to your responses.

African Rhino Specialist Group, IUCN Species Survivial Commission

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:37:31 GMT

The African Rhino Specialist Group (AfRSG), like its counterpart in the Asian Rhino Specialist Group (AsRSG) is among the 100+ Specialist Groups in the Species Survival Commission (SSC) of IUCN - The World Conservation Union. Its mission is to promote the development and long term maintenance of viable populations of the various sub-species of African rhinos in the wild. Its membership consists of official country representatives from the main range states and a number of specialist members covering a wide range of skills. The AfRSG routinely develops and promotes recommended best practices for a range of rhino conservation activities and has produced an Action Plan for the conservation of rhino species. The Group has also developed a system for priority rating both populations and potential projects for their continental importance to assist donors spend their money effectively. AfRSG members have for many years been actively involved in a number of regional rhino conservation...

Just for Kids

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:20:33 GMT

Rhino Origami: Download this easy guide sheet so you can make your very own origami rhino! Rhino Cards Zimbabwe: The Rhino Cards are an education pack for children and teacher that were developed for use in Zimbabwe by the SADC Regional Program for Rhino Conservation. Rhino Cards Zimbabwe (Teachers Guide): The Teacher's pages contain additional information on rhino conservation issues and a section containing guildelines for the use of the Rhino Cards and suggested class exercises. Make Your Own Savannah: Color your own savannah and then place your animals in their habitat. Designed by Givskud Zoo. Get Involved! You can help rhinos! Visit our fundraising idea page to get ideas on how you can raise awareness about rhino conservation! Write a poem! Read this beautiful poem written by Eva Malone, age 9. Rhino Silhouettes: Silhouettes of three rhino species so the sizes can be compared. Also includes...

Rhino Family, A Poem by Eva Malone, Age 9

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:16:14 GMT

Rhino Family

Looking at the outside,
Poachers see no good,
So they decide to kill all of them in the neighborhood.

Rhinos will not eat you because they’re herbivores,
But when the poachers come,
It’s like a hundred wars.

So listen to them and listen to me,
Save all the Rhinos in the family.

Eva Malone, Age 9

Are you looking for a way to make a difference?

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:51:44 GMT

The International Rhino Foundation is working around the world to protect rhinos, but there’s so much each of us can do right at home, too – every day – to make a difference. Learn more about how people just like you have hosted fundraising events to raise awareness and money for rhino conservation and help IRF to save rhinos from extinction! If you'd like to receive additional information or request materials from IRF to help with your event, please contact us at info@rhinos-irf.org. Bake Sale. The students in Mrs. Slavick's class at Cook Elementary School in Goshen, Ohio decided to make a difference! The students learned about endangered species and their importance and made a trip to the Cincinnati Zoo to get a closer look at the animals. The students in the class then decorated cookies and cupcakes that were sold at a bake sale to raise money for rhino conservation. Change Drive. Several years ago, Loretta Platt, a third grade teacher at Como Elementary...

White Rhino (Ceratotherum simum)

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:48:25 GMT

Common Names White rhinoceros is taken from the Afrikaans word describing its mouth: weit, meaning wide. Early English settlers in South Africa misinterpreted the weit for white. White rhinos are also sometimes called the square-lipped rhinoceros. Its upper lip lacks the prehensile hook of some of the other rhino species. Scientific Name and Origin Ceratotherium simum Ceratotherium from the Greek cerato, meaning horn and thorium, meaning wild beast and simum from the Greek simus, meaning flat nosed. Sept. 24, 2009: You may have heard about a recent proposal to return four of the eight remaining Northern white rhinos to Kenya. Read more about IRF’s perspective on this proposal IUCN Red List: Near Threatened CITES: Appendix I The white rhino, along with the roughly equal-sized Greater one-horned...

Rhinos In Crisis

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:30:34 GMT

Rhinos have existed on Earth for more than 50 million years and have a glorious history. In the past, rhinos were much more diverse and widespread (occurring in North America and Europe as well as in Africa and Asia). Today, only five species of rhino survive. These five species are further divided into 11 identified subspecies. All rhinos are under threat of, and all but one species is on the verge of, extinction. Without drastic action, some rhinos could be extinct in the wild within the next 10-20 years. Only about 24,500 of these marvelous creatures survive in the wild with another 1,250 in captivity. Of these rhinos, more than two thirds are white rhinos. There are only around 6,500 of the other four species combined. Best current population estimates are: White rhino: 17,500 Black rhino: 4,240 Greater One-horned rhino: 2,800-2,850 Sumatran Rhino: 200 Javan Rhino: 40-50 Extinct Rhinos Although only 5 species of rhinoceros precariously survive today, rhinos have a...

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:56:48 GMT

Zimbabwe’s black rhino population was nearly wiped out by large-scale, organized poaching in the 1980s, before making a remarkable recovery thanks to intense anti-poaching efforts. The country is now home to the fourth largest population of black rhinos in the world, but these rhinos are once again being poached relentlessly. Zimbabwe is one of the poorest and most unstable countries in the world. And due to the continuously deteriorating political and economic situation in Zimbabwe, there has been a dramatic upsurge in wildlife poaching. To help raise awareness about the dire threats facing Zimbabwe’s rhinos, IRF is launching a new communications effort. Please continue to visit this page and IRF’s blog for weekly updates from our field staff and partners in Zimbabwe. You’ll learn more about their struggles and successes working to rescue rhinos, treat injuries and orphans, and catch poachers. For media representatives, please visit our Crisis Zimbabwe...

IRF Annual Report

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:13:27 GMT

Open publication - Free publishing - More white rhino

The International Rhino Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible. IRF takes great care in the use of our funds. Nearly 90% of expenses go directly to conservation programs.

Download 2008 IRF Annual Report
(pdf., 3MB, new window)

Download 2007 IRF Annual Report
(pdf., 6MB, new window)

Jackson Kamwi: A True Conservation Hero

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:50:02 GMT

IRF is extremely proud to announce that Jackson Kamwi, Senior Rhino Monitor for the Lowveld Rhino Trust, was selected by the Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund as a Disney Conservation Hero. This prestigious international award recognizes local people who make significant contributions to conservation in their communities. Jackson received the award in recognition of his commitment to protecting Zimbabwe’s black rhinos and his heroic efforts helping to capture and relocate nearly 1,000 rhinos over the past two decades.

Congratulations, Jackson, on this well-deserved award!

Jackson with rhino trackers in Zimbabwe.

Rhino Resource Center

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:30:18 GMT

The Rhino Resource Center is the world’s best source of information about rhino conservation, research, veterinary medicine, and husbandry worldwide. The Rhino Resource Center collects all known publications and maintains archives on all published work on rhinoceros. Search the Rhino Resource Center for everything you ever wanted to know about rhinos - information, photos, and links to other rhino websites!

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Partners

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:27:56 GMT

Albuquerque Biological Park/ Rio Grande Zoo Jacksonville Zoo American Association Of Zookeepers’ Bowling For Rhinos Ledder Family Charitable Trust Asian Rhino Project Lion Country Safari Basel Zoo Los Angeles Zoo Lee & Ramona Bass Foundation Marwell Preservation Trust Blue Rhino® Micanopy Zoological Preserve Brookfield Zoo ...