Nov
15th
Tue
15th
The Vanishing Rhino…
Rhinoceros horns, unlike those of other horned mammals, consist of keratin only and lack a bony core. They are used in traditional Asian medicines, and for this their horns are worth many dollars to poachers.
- Javan Rhino; Critically Endangered (Declared Extinct in Vietnam 2011)
- Sumatran Rhino; Critically Endangered
- Northern White Rhino; Critically Endangered (4 Individuals left)
- West African Black Rhino; Declared Extinct in 2011
If you would like to do something - spread the word on how traditional Asian medicines affect rhino populations, you can also adopt a rhino here, or donate money to WWF rhino programs here.