Save The Rhino Trust
March 6, 2008 by Healthy Shana
I watched the Rhino Nights episode again last night on Animal Planet and Saber mentioned an organization that i wanted to take a second to highlight today. The organization is called Save The Rhino Trustand their aim is to stop the horrendous slaughter of rhino, elephant and other wildlife.
Of course if you are eager to get involved there are many other organizations where you can pledge your financial support as well as volunteer your time abroad.
Wild Kingdom: Rhino Nights
March 5, 2008 by Healthy Shana
So the Rhino Nights episode kicked off season six of the return of the Wild Kingdom series after about 30 or so years of being off television.
In the first episode, Saba Douglas-Hamilton tries to dispel the myth that rhinos are solitary and aggressive animals. She travels around trying to find the secret locations where black rhinos gather and call home.
It was very interesting to watch them walk all over Namibia in search of this large beast. You would think that because rhinos are so large that they would be easy to find, but this is not the case. As with the African Elephants, they travel great distances in search of food and water. Once rhinos are caught up with, due to their travels, you have to be real careful as to not sneak up on them or they will CHARGE!!!
The episode continues with Saba and her crew finally locating the secret place where the black rhinos live. She had a couple close calls during the episode where a very curious rhino and then when a family of lions approached her and they crew. Overall, I think that the Wild Kingdom series is a must watch for us animal lovers and just those interested in learning more about the habits of wildlife.
For more information on the rhino population visit the Save The Rhino Trust.
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