OI Pejeta
On the 22nd of September, we celebrate our planet’s rhino species.
There are five species of Rhinos which are all considered on the ICUN’s red list:
White Rhino (Near Threatened)
Black Rhino (Critically Endangered)
Greater one-horned Rhino (Vulnerable)
Sumatran Rhino (Critically Endangered)
Javan Rhino (Critically Endangered)
Rhino horns are made up of keratin, the very same substance that forms our nails and hair. There are no medical benefits in consuming Rhino horn. Say no to consuming Rhino Horn.
Facts and Figures (Rhinos in the savannahs)
They are one of the few remaining megaherbivores that weigh more than 2,000 pounds. They preserve the diversified African grasslands and woods, which support a vast array of other species. The savannahs and woods the rhinos call home will change significantly if the rhinos do go extinct.
There are diverse plant and animal species found in the habitat of rhinos. The preservation of rhinos benefits not just the ecosystems on which they depend but also other species that share their habitats, such as elephants, buffalo, large carnivores, and antelopes.
