World Rhino Day 2023

World Rhino Day is celebrated annually on the 21st of September around the world. The main aim behind this day is to dedicate the day to the five majestic rhinoceros of different species and to spread awareness about the conservation of these species. Have you ever wondered about the history and significance of World Rhino Day? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of this special day, as well as explore ways in which you can get involved.

History of World Rhino Day

All of this began in 2011 when Lisa Jane Cambell sent a letter to a woman named Rhishja. She wanted to increase the growth of all the five species of rhinos in the world. Due to the love of these two towards rhinos, World Rhino Day came into being and later was introduced to people all over the world. 

Important Facts Behind World Rhino Day

On World Rhino Day, people who are passionate about wildlife and rhino conservation come together to celebrate. This day is marked by several talks held around a specific theme. To mark the occasion, here are some important facts about World Rhino Day.

Date of Celebration	21 September 2023
World Rhino Day 2023 Theme	Greater One-horned Rhino
Five Famous Rhino Species	White Rhino – Near ThreatenedBlack Rhino – Critically endangeredGreater One-Horned – VulnerableJavan – Critically EndangeredSumatran Rhino – Critically Endangered
Rhinos are herbivores; they only feed on grass.	Rhinos are partially blind. They can barely see objects 98 feet away from them.
As compared to the size of their bodies, Rhinos’ brain size is small.	Rhinos are fast on land and can make swift turns in small places.

Significance of World Rhino Day

World Rhino Day has great significance as that is the day when people from all over the world who are Rhino enthusiasts come together to talk about the Rhino issue. Other than this, it also aims to spread awareness about the protection of the Rhino protection. 

It is expected that the five species of Rhino are on the verge of extinction. There are many factors which contribute to it. These include:

• Low population density
• Illegal trading of Rhino horn
• Poaching of Rhinos
• Consistent habitat loss for several years

Celebration Ideas

There are many ways through which one can contribute. Here are some of the ways:

• Organize an event and talk about the importance of saving the rhinos
• Go on a safari ride where you can also show people the rhinos living in their natural habitat and talk about them
• Volunteer at a local zoo
• Lastly, spread awareness by posting stories, photos or videos about the rhinos on social media. You can also use #WorldRhinoDay

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