Woolly Rhino Distribution 2022-2026 (hits:24)
The woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis Blumenbach 1799) and the woolly mammoth are main representatives of the Pleistocene megafauna. There is a surprising dearth of research on the woolly rhinoceros in Poland given the relative abundance of its remains. We have thus no knowledge of the details of the woolly rhinoceros’ presence; in particular, we do not know in geographical terms how widely it was distributed across Poland. We do not know either if its presence was permanent, temporary, or periodic. Further, none of the studies conducted so far have addressed the ancient DNA, which could shed light on ancient populations.
In an ongoing (2022–2026) project, entitled “Unraveling the chronological, geographical, and taphonomic complexities of the occurrence of the woolly rhinoceros in the Pleistocene contexts of Poland (WOOLRHINOPOLI) and Europe” we will strive to unravel these questions by examining the remains of the woolly rhinoceros from Poland, the North Sea, and selected European countries (Germany and the Czech Republic: Ivo Verheijen; the Netherlands: Thijs van Kolfschoten; the United Kingdom: Adrian Lister and Tony Stewart; France: Manon Hullot; Spain: Diego Jaime Alvarez Lao; Italy: Luca Pandolfi; Romania: Vlad Codrea; Moldova: Roman Croitor; Poland: Kamilla Paw?owska, Pawe? Mackiewicz; Beringia: Andrey Puzachenko).
[w] https://woolrhinopoli.amu.edu.pl/about-project/
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Save Sumatran Rhinos (hits:227)
The Sumatran rhinoceros has lived throughout Southeast Asia for millennia. But over the past century, its population has been nearly erased as a result of poaching and habitat loss. Today there are fewer than 80 Sumatran rhinos left in the world. Hanging on to existence in 10 fragmented sub-populations across two islands, this rhino is so rare that few people have ever seen one in the wild. Separated by mountainous terrain, Sumatran rhinos now struggle to find mates in the wild to breed their next generation.<br>If we don’t act now, the Sumatran rhino will very likely go extinct in our lifetime.<br><br>
[w] https://savesumatranrhinos.org/
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Remembering Rhinos Book (hits:113)
Remembering Rhinos comprises images generously donated by many of the world’s best wildlife photographers, each of which is united in their desire to make a stand against poaching. All profits will go to rhino protection projects via our charity partner The Born Free Foundation after a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign which pre-funded our production.
[w] http://www.rememberingrhinos.com
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Save the Waterberg Rhino (hits:68)
Orgnaisation dedicated to protect and conserve rhino populations in the Waterberg Biosphere area in order to preserve the natural environment and benefit local communities through the enhancement of general security, education and sustainable social upliftment.
[w] http://www.waterbergrhino.com
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Global Conservation Force (hits:50)
Global Conservation Force is dedicated to saving wildlife from extinction through education, anti-poaching and conservations efforts.
[w] http://globalconservationforce.org/
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My horn -my life (hits:131)
Initiative to save the Great Indian rhinoceros by the people of Assam
[w] https://myhornmylife.wordpress.com/
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Rhinos in all zoos (hits:269)
Rhinos of the world. Aiming to register all rhinos in all zoos. At the moment we have posted information about every black
rhino (D.b. michaeli) in european zoos (2016). We hope to arise consciousness on the terrible crysis
rhinos are facing all over the world because of poaching and loss of
habitat. Our final aim would be that zoos themselves could send us informations about pregnancy/movements of rhinos.
[w] http://www.worldrhino.com/
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Saiga Resource Center (hits:65)
The Saiga Resource Centre aims to provide a comprehensive database of literature, images and videos on the saiga antelope for use by the saiga conservation community.
[w] http://www.saigaresourcecentre.com/
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Baby Rhino Rescue (hits:93)
We are committed to saving rhinos from extinction with a special focus on the rescue, care and rehabilitation of orphan rhinos in Africa. We promote worldwide education about environmental and sustainability issues, the state of the rhino as an endangered species and its vital importance as a keystone species.
[w] http://www.babyrhinorescue.org
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BHL - Biodiversity Heritage Library (hits:69)
The Biodiversity Heritage Library improves research methodology by collaboratively making biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. Inspiring discovery through free access to biodiversity knowledge.
This is a great resource, the first portal for all older zoological literature, as stated all with free and open access to all users. The RRC is of course much indebted to all people involved in this great project which will of course be ongoing for many more years. No research in natural history these days could ever be complete without the help of BHL which combines resources of many great libraries around the world, all accessible from our own homes and offices. Thank you BHL.
[w] http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
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Stephen Belcher Photos (hits:92)
Stephen Belcher has made trips to Indonesia to capture images of the rare Sumatran and Javan rhinoceros. Details and pictures on the website.
[w] http://www.stephenbelcher.net/default.asp
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Your Inner Rhino (hits:155)
A blog of midly fanciful thoughts from the International Rhino Community, This blog is about Rhinodom, its many facets and history, and the mindset which defines its excellence in a Cosmic Sense. Nothing too ambitious, just a down-home good-natured celebration of Ourselves, Our Inner Rhino.
[w] http://yourinnerrhino.com/
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Verband der Zoologischen Gärten (VdZ) (hits:43)
Der Verband der Zoologischen Gärten (VdZ) e.V. – bis Juni 2014 Verband Deutscher Zoodirektoren (VDZ) genannt - vereinigt die wissenschaftlich geleiteten Zoos im deutschsprachigen Raum. Der 1887 gegründete VdZ ist die älteste Zoo-Organisation weltweit und die Keimzelle der World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). Er setzt sich für eine gute Zootierhaltung ein und kooperiert dazu mit den Behörden. Zu den Aktivitäten des Verbandes gehört es auch, seine Mitglieder im Natur- und Artenschutz zu unterstützen.
[w] http://www.zoodirektoren.de/
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Investigative Environmental Journalism (hits:83)
The Oxpeckers Center for Investigative Environmental Journalism is Africa’s first journalistic investigation unit focusing on environmental issues. The Center combines traditional investigative reporting with data analysis and geo-mapping tools to expose eco-offences and track organised crime syndicates in southern Africa.
[w] http://oxpeckers.org/
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Australian Rhino project (hits:150)
Founded by Ray Dearlove, the ultimate goal of The Australian Rhinoceros Project is to ensure the survival of these majestic species by making a significant contribution to ex situ conservation breeding efforts in order to ensure species survival outside of the range states where the issue persists. The objective of such programs is to maintain a viable population outside of the range state, with targeted genetic and demographic management that will allow for the repatriation of African rhinoceros back to their natural habitat and homelands. The scope of this objective should not be underestimated, as it could be generations before this environment is secure and free from poaching.
[w] http://www.theaustralianrhinoproject.org/
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