Keep the five alive! That is the mission of World Rhinoceros Day, the International Rhino foundation, rhino specialists, and fans around the globe. Those five species are the Javan, Sumatran, greater one-horned, black and white rhinoceros, the latter which can be seen here today and identified by its two horns and square lip. The global rhino population is estimated to be under 27,000. While there have been successful conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of these amazing animals will likely be a perpetual challenge. Habitat loss is a common issue for many animals globally, but rhinos are particularly targeted by poachers. Parks like the Shamwari Game Reserve, the site of our photo, employ anti-poaching squads to keep these rhinos safe.
World Rhinoceros Day
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The Arc de Triomphe of the east
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Incan ingenuity
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A convocation of eagles assembles
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Haut-Barr Castle, Vosges
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Channel Country, Australia
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Nature’s own canvas
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
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When life imitates art
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Ring of fire solar eclipse
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Black bear cub emerges into spring
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Two hungry baby beavers
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Rapa Valley in Sarek National Park, Sweden
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Adélie penguins
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Boreal owl
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Bridging past and present
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Walking a rocky rainbow
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A place where Buddha attained enlightenment
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Mount Sopris, Colorado
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Corn maze in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania
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Stripes in sight
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A magnificent place of worship
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Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany
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Gateway to Latin America
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Creating a better world
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A ghost on the mountain
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As curious about you as you are about them