The International Rhino Keeper Association (IRKA) and the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) have produced a gorgeous 2013 Rhino Conservation Calendar, featuring photos submitted by rhino supporters from around the world.
Update: CALENDARS ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you for supporting Sumatran rhino conservation.
Sale proceeds from the 2013 Rhino Conservation Calendar will assist the Rhino Foundation of Indonesia (Yayasan Badak Indonesia or YABI). YABI oversees the management of the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary (SRS), a captive breeding program on the island of Sumatra.
New hope for the survival of Sumatran rhinos arrived at the Sanctuary on June 23rd, 2012, with the birth of Andatu. With fewer than 200 Sumatran rhinos surviving in Indonesia and Malaysia, this monumental event is one of the most significant advances in the ex situ conservation effort for this critically endangered species.
The calendars are $26 each (including shipping) with all proceeds going towards covering the core costs of the SRS:
- Staff salaries
- Vehicle maintenance
- Veterinary supplies
- Non-browse nutritional supplements
- Facility maintenance
If you are interested in purchasing a calendar to help support the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, please visit rhinokeeperassociation.org or email IRKACalendar [at] gmail [dot] com.
Update: CALENDARS ARE SOLD OUT! Thank you for supporting Sumatran rhino conservation.
Source: Sara Wunder Steward, IRKA
Rhishja Cota
I am the founder of Annamiticus and I have been researching and writing about wildlife trafficking issues since 2009. I also founded World Pangolin Day in 2012. I am the author of USAID Wildlife Asia's Pangolin Species Identification Guide: A Rapid Assessment Tool for Field and Desk. I co-facilitated and was a presenter at the USAID Wildlife Asia Pangolin Care Workshop. At the 4th Regional Dialogue on Combating Trafficking of Wild Fauna and Flora, I facilitated the species roundtables on pangolins. I have trekked with forest rangers in Cambodia, journeyed to the streets of Hanoi to research the illegal wildlife trade, and to the rainforests of Sumatra and Java to document the world’s rarest rhinos. At CITES meetings, I collaborate with colleagues from around the world to lobby in favor of protecting endangered species. I hosted the Behind the Schemes podcast and am the author of the book Murder, Myths & Medicine. I enjoy music, desert gardening, herping, reading, creating, and walking with my dogs. Check out my t-shirts and stickers at snoots + teefers.