World Rhino Day on 26 September 2012
Sep 23, 2012 01:23:08 #
Rhinos in Africa are an endangered species. The biggest threat to these magnificent animals is being hunted by unscrupulous poachers for their horns. The Black Rhinos' horn is considered to be "black gold" because it's worth its weight in gold.
Poachers kill the Rhinos with automatic assault weapons. They do not stand a chance. Once the horn has been cut off, the dead Rhino is simply left as carrion for vultures and hyenas.
World Rhino day is to be celebrated on 26th September, 2012. Go to www.worldrhinoday.org to see what is going to take place in your country to celebrate World Rhino day.
93% of the remaining Southern White Rhinos within Africa live in South Africa, making this subspecies the most abundant in the world. About 50% of the Black Rhino population is in South Africa.
These are some of my photos taken, in South Africa, of these magnificent animals.
Poachers kill the Rhinos with automatic assault weapons. They do not stand a chance. Once the horn has been cut off, the dead Rhino is simply left as carrion for vultures and hyenas.
World Rhino day is to be celebrated on 26th September, 2012. Go to www.worldrhinoday.org to see what is going to take place in your country to celebrate World Rhino day.
93% of the remaining Southern White Rhinos within Africa live in South Africa, making this subspecies the most abundant in the world. About 50% of the Black Rhino population is in South Africa.
These are some of my photos taken, in South Africa, of these magnificent animals.
Rhino Head - Close Up
Rhinos Walking in South African Bush
Rhinos Watching Us
Sep 24, 2012 11:38:25 #
Sep 24, 2012 12:06:31 #
Shaka wrote:
Rhinos in Africa are an endangered species. The bi... (show quote)
Great shots Shaka, it's so sad that poaching still takes place, greed and old superstitions will kill off this wonderful animal
Sep 25, 2012 04:18:46 #
Sep 25, 2012 04:57:24 #
Sep 25, 2012 09:13:11 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
quote=Shaka Rhinos in Africa are an endangered sp... (show quote)
Thank you for looking Gregory and your comments. South Africa is the only country on the African Continent that takes its animal conservancy seriously and they she be encouraged to continue the woodwork. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 25, 2012 09:16:35 #
angler wrote:
Excellent shots.
Thank you angler I'm glad that you enjoyed them.
Sep 25, 2012 09:25:34 #
Shaka wrote:
Rhinos in Africa are an endangered species. The bi... (show quote)
Hi Shaka, great story and great photos, I will certainly look at the website to see what is happening here in England. My 2 favourite animals in the wild are elephants and rhino, many years ago at London zoo which is our animal conservation centre I had the opportunity to get up close to a rhino and stroke him and pat him. It gave me such a lovely feeling such a shame all humans don't feel the same. Money rules as usual.
Sep 25, 2012 10:46:32 #
Sep 25, 2012 14:48:28 #
Shaka wrote:
quote=gregoryd45 quote=Shaka Rhinos in Africa ar... (show quote)
I agree Shaka, and that you again for posting this
Sep 25, 2012 17:51:41 #
creativ simon wrote:
quote=Shaka Rhinos in Africa are an endangered sp... (show quote)
Hi Creativ Simon, I know the feeling, as I've been on several hikes in South Africa where we tracked these incredible animals. In the wild, I got within a meter or two where you can actually smell the Rhino and see every hair on their body, but I've never touched one. That would be an extraordinary experience. Thank you for looking! :thumbup:
Sep 25, 2012 17:56:33 #
Sep 30, 2012 08:50:57 #
Sep 30, 2012 09:45:25 #
rlaugh wrote:
Great shots thank you!!
Thank you for looking and your comments rlaugh - appreciated ! Brian
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