World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 and commemorates all five species of rhino found in Asia and Africa.
These brilliant beasts are known for their awesome, giant horns that grow from their snouts, hence they got their name from the Latin language, “Rhinoceros’, meaning “nose horn”. Javan and Indian rhinos have one horn, whereas the white, black, and Sumatran rhinos have two.
All five species are herbivores. Rhinos are solitary animals and like to avoid each other. But some species, particularly the white rhino, may live in a group, known as a ‘crash’. Adult females are called 'cows', males are called ‘bulls'. They’re very territorial, and mark out their area of land with poop! Yes, each individual’s dung smells unique:-).
World Rhino Day was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. The following year, World Rhino Day grew into an international success, thanks to the efforts of two determined women Lisa Jane and Rhishja.
The two ladies found they shared a common goal of making World Rhino Day a day of celebration for all five species of rhino. They worked together to make World Rhino Day 2011 an international success, both online and offline. Ever since World Rhino Day has grown to become a global phenomenon.
⦁ Javan Rhinos: Critically Endangered (IUCN) - only 72 left
⦁ Sumatran rhinos: Critically Endangered (IUCN) - less than 80 left
⦁ Black rhinos: Critically Endangered (IUCN) - Between 5,366 and 5,627 left
⦁ White rhinos: Near Threatened (IUCN) - Between 17,212 and 18,915 left
⦁ Greater One-Horned Rhinos: Vulnerable (IUCN) - 3,588 left
I heard about one organization which is working towards saving Rhinos,
https://www.savetherhino.org/get-involved/donate/
in case if you are interested in donating, please check the authentication.
The below stamps are issued by India Post in 2015
