World Rhino Day 2022: History, Significance, Celebration, Quotes, Slogans, Messages, and more
World Rhino Day 2022: World Rhino Day is on September 22, 2022, Thursday. It is important to know the value of the rhino community and their ecological impact on the sphere. Earlier, there used to be many species of rhinos but today, with the increase in poaching and climate change, only five species of rhinos are left. This year marks the 10th anniversary and raises awareness for all five rhino species namely Sumatran, Black, Greater One-horned, Javan, and White. The day also provides a chance for cause-related organisations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the general public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways.
World Rhino Day is celebrated on 22 September globally to raise awareness and protect these magnificent creatures. The species of rhinoceros are on the verge of extinction due to persistent poaching and habitat loss over several decades.
About Rhinoceros
Globally, they are recognized by their massive bodies, stumpy legs, and either one or two dermal horns.
In a number of species, horns could also be short or not obvious.
They are distinguished for having poor eyesight, but their senses of smell and hearing are well developed.
Africa's white rhino and Asia's greater one-horned rhinos are the biggest of the five surviving species.
Now, the white rhino is classified as near threatened and the greater one-horned rhino has moved from endangered to vulnerable.
Horns of rhinos are used for medicinal purposes and so are in great demand.
World Rhino Day 2022: History
The day was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010. In 2011, the annual event received international recognition when Lisa Jane Campbell of Chishakwe Ranch in Zimbabwe and founder of Annamitici joined hands with creative director Rhishja Cota to create awareness to guard or protect all 5 species of rhinos from extinction.
In 2011, first-time, World Rhino Day was celebrated and since then, it is being celebrated globally every year.
World Rhino Day 2021: Significance
There are several reasons due to which rhino has reached on the verge of extinction namely climate change, poaching, and disturbance in its natural habitat. The annual celebration of the day focuses on raising awareness about the need to preserve and take care of the rhino population in the world.
As most of the species of rhino have been driven to extinction, so to celebrate World Rhino Day is much more significant. It is necessary to preserve all flora and fauna species for maintaining the ecosystem. It is crucial to make people understand the importance of these majestic creatures.
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