Today is World Rhino Day, and here at AOL Travel we’re joining people around the world to show our support for rhino conservation.
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It tells the story of a rhino called Hope, who had her horn cut off by poachers but managed to survive.
Rhino poaching has now reached crisis point, and if it continues to increase at the current rate then it is predicted that the rhino will be completely extinct in the wild by 2026. Today, rhinos are a vulnerable species because of habitat loss, natural disasters, and most gruesomely, poaching.
White rhinos are the largest species of rhino and one of the biggest animals on earth – they only eat grass but they can produce up to 20 kilograms of dung per day!
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According to August’s statistics, 61 rhino have already been poached in the province this year. More funding is needed for medical care for the injured animals. You can get involved in the #Nailit4rhinos campaign in five simple steps: 1 Paint your nails for rhinos – get creative! Please visit them and help the rhinos prosper. You can donate to support rangers with vital equipment in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (https://www.savetherhino.org/africa_programmes/hluhluwe-imfolozi_park_so…) in South Africa. 3. Safari-goers will have the opportunity to see the new arrival on an optional walking safari in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. 4.
