Today is World Rhino Day

There are 5 species of Rhinoceros:
White
Black
Indian
Javan
Sumatran

3 of the 5 species are critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List

Rhinoceros are in decline due to habitat loss and poaching of their horns. The horns consist of keratin and are thought to possess medicinal properties in some cultures creating a demand for them. There is no scientific evidence that they possess any healing properties.

Read more about the collaborative effort to stop Rhino poaching in South Africa