Rhinos - a hunk of love
It’s no secret that we have big love for our powerful rhinos. Of the two rhino species found in Africa – the black and white rhino – the white rhino is the largest, weighing in well over 3 tonnes.
Rhino horn is composed of keratin (the same protein found in human hair and nails) and in the wild, rhinos use their horns for defence, protection, maternal care and foraging. Although rhino horn is used in traditional Chinese medicine, there is no scientific evidence to support its supposed healing properties. Beyond these claims, rhino horn has also become a status symbol in some Asian countries, bought and gifted to signal prestige, success, and wealth. Tragically, this demand has fueled rampant rhino poaching and the growth of a vast global illicit trade network, devastating rhino populations worldwide.
Show your love for our Rhinos by making a donation to support their conservation. As a thank you for your generosity, you'll receive a beautiful Mulberry Mongoose Rhino charm and necklace.
WWF’s Focus
WWF has been involved in species conservation and addressing the threats to wildlife since the 1960s. Our influence in wildlife conservation policies assists in balancing environmental goals against social, political and economic needs. WWF works to curb poaching by implementing innovative technology and building the capacity of government and community rangers on the ground. We also tackle illegal trade of—and demand for—rhino horn through advocacy and strengthening of local and international law enforcement to bring trafficking perpetrators to justice.
Through our Black Rhino Range Expansion Programme (BRREP) we establish new rhino populations and move rhinos from risk areas to safe havens.
A digital symbolic adoption certificate. A beautiful digital photograph.What you get
Certificate
Photograph
Necklace and charm