Boring Facts
The white rhino is the second largest mammal, second to which animal?
(Hint: They also live in Africa!)
The Elephant!
What is one way that you can conserve the White Rhino population from your own home?
By adopting a Rhino!
How many countries do White Rhinos live in?
just 4 countries;
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nambia, and Kenya
What are the two different types of white Rhinos?
What are Northern and Southern White Rhinos
When was the Lowveld Rhino trust founded?
2008! It is home to 175 Rhinos.
Why are White Rhinos a massive target by poachers?
Because of their horns, which are worth a lot of money.
How much do White Rhinos typically weigh?
Between 3,000 and 8,000 pounds
Name the three Rhino protection Foundations listed in the slideshow.
WWF, Lowveld Rhino Trust, and TRAFFIC.
True or false: There are only two Southern female White Rhinos alive today
False: There are only two NORTHERN female White Rhinos alive today.
What is the White Rhino's scientific name?
Ceratotherium simum
Special _______ have been elected in Kenya and South Africa to protect against Rhino related crimes.
Prosecutors!
What organization considers White Rhinos a near-threatened species?
How many White Rhinos were there estimated to be on December 31st, 2007?
there were an estimated 17,000 White rhinos in the wild on December 31st, 2007
True or False: TRAFFIC, the worlds largest wildlife monitoring network, Monitors the White Rhinos and their Habitat.
FALSE! They protect against poaching.
True or false: White Rhinos have lost a lot of their habitat due to agriculture and deforestation
False! They have lost a lot of their habitat due to agricultre and SETTLEMENTS