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Get ready to celebrate one of the world's most majestic and endangered creatures on Save The Rhino Day on May 1! This day was established in 2011 by the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness about the threats facing rhinos and to support conservation efforts. Rhinos have been around for millions of years, but sadly, they are now facing extinction due to poaching and habitat loss. This day is a great opportunity to learn more about these incredible animals and how we can all do our part in protecting them. So let's show some love for rhinos and help save them from disappearing forever!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Wildlife Fund Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>To address global issues like the endangerment of animals including rhinos, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the international non-governmental organization, was founded.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Protective Legislation Passed</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) was formed to regulate trade of animal and plant specimens, including rhinos, threatened with extinction.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of Save the Rhino International</div><div class='timeline-text'>Save the Rhino International was established to protect all five species of rhinoceros from extinction.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rhinoceros Population Drops Drastically</div><div class='timeline-text'>Two of the five rhino species, Javan and Sumatran rhinos, were classified as critically endangered due to intense poaching and habitat loss.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Save The Rhino Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural Save The Rhino Day was celebrated to raise awareness about the dire circumstances facing the rhino population worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Last Two Northern White Rhinos</div><div class='timeline-text'>As of 2020, there are only two northern white rhinos left on earth, both of which are female, symbolizing the severity of the threat to rhino species.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Adopt a Rhino</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support a rhino conservation organization by adopting a rhino. This is a great way to contribute to the cause and learn more about these magnificent creatures.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Fundraiser</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a fundraiser event to raise money for rhino conservation efforts. This can be anything from a bake sale to a charity auction. Get creative and involve your community in the cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread Awareness on Social Media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your social media platforms to share facts and information about rhinos and the threats they face. Encourage your friends and followers to get involved and make a difference.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a Rhino Safari</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Plan a trip to a national park or reserve where you can see rhinos in their natural habitat. This will not only be a memorable experience, but it also supports ecotourism and contributes to conservation efforts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a Rhino Conservation Organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Contact a local rhino conservation organization and offer your time and skills to help with their projects and programs. This is a hands-on way to make a difference and support the cause.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raising awareness for endangered species</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Save the Rhino Day is an important opportunity to bring attention to the plight of one of the most iconic and beloved animals on the planet. By raising awareness, we can spread information about their endangerment and inspire people to take action.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Preserving biodiversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Rhinos play a vital role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems as herbivores and grazing animals. By protecting them and their habitats, we are also preserving the diversity of many other plant and animal species that rely on them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Supporting conservation efforts</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Save the Rhino Day encourages people to support various conservation organizations dedicated to protecting rhinos and their habitats. This can include donations, volunteer work, or spreading the word about fundraising initiatives. Every little bit helps in the fight to save these beautiful creatures from extinction.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rhinos have been around for 50 million years</h3><p class='facts-content'>Rhinos are one of the oldest groups of mammals, virtually living fossils. They have been an integral part of global ecology for millions of years.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rhino horns are made of keratin</h3><p class='facts-content'>Same as human fingernails, Rhinoceros horns are made of keratin and continuously grow throughout the animal’s life, but excessive use and/or damage can wear them down.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Baby rhino or a calf can stand up within one hour of birth</h3><p class='facts-content'>A newborn rhino calf can stand up within one hour of being born and starts to nurse within two hours. They immediately start to follow their mother thereafter.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Rhinos have poor eyesight but extraordinary senses of smell and hearing</h3><p class='facts-content'>Rhinos possess a keen sense of smell and exceptional hearing but have notoriously poor vision. They often rely on birds, known as oxpeckers, to alert them of the presence of predators or threats. </p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The white rhino is the second-largest land mammal</h3><p class='facts-content'>The white rhino is the largest species of rhino and the second-largest land mammal after the elephant. An adult male white rhino can weigh up to 2,300 kilograms (5,070 pounds).</p></div></div>
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