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We love receiving artwork from children using our education project. Here's a few of the wonderful creations by children from schools in Malaysia, SA & UK. Fjnd out how yoir children can get involved by clicking the link... actionforrhinos.com/rhino-petition #ActionForRhinos #RhinoEducationProject

Only TWO northern white rhinos are left on Earth. Here’s how conservationists are fighting to save this precious species that’s teetering on the edge of extinction ⤵️

It's 𝗥𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 and we can't think of a better way of heading into the weekend than watching a baby rhino! Did you know rhino calves aren't born with horns? Instead they develop small stubs shortly after birth. #ActionForRhinos #RhinoFriday #Friyay #FridayFeeling

Did you know rhinos are born without horns? Their horns are made of keratin, much like our fingernails, and begin growing after birth. They'll keep growing for the rest of their lives!

On this day...Monday, 20th February 2017 Rhino orphans Impy & Gugu were brutally muurdered when poachers entered the Thula Thula rhino orphanage and took staff & volunteers hostage 😪 Read more..... www.facebook.com/share/p/19zX... #ActionForRhinos #SaveOurRhinos 📷 Megan Richards

Disappearing icons. Find out how many wild rhinos are left in the world... #ActionForRhinos #Wildlife #AnimalRights

Christ the news is bleak today as reports of another rhino poached in the Kruger National Park 😪 The rhino was shot by poachers near the Skukuza camp in Kruger National Park on Saturday morning. Read more... www.facebook.com/share/p/1BRo... #ActionForRhinos #StopKillingRhinos

35 #rhinos poached in Kruger National Park since beginning of 2025 - SANParks. Read more... www.facebook.com/share/p/1HQx... #ActionForRhinos #SaveOurRhinos

Unsung Heroes of The Bush Dedicated To Protecting Endangered Species From Poaching Receive Financial Boost Towards Protective Gear. Read more... www.facebook.com/share/p/162a... #ActionForRhinos #AntiPoaching

Looking for activities for your little ones this half term? Our education mascot and guide Kifaru has you covered. Lots of FREE activities including colouring, mazes, grid drawing and word searches and more being added soon! More info... actionforrhinos.com/rhino-educat... #ActionForRhinos

Rhinos use a variety of sounds to communicate including growling & trumpeting used during confrontations. Huffing & snorting used as a warning when angry. Sneeze-like calls used to sound alarm. Screaming & shrieking used when frightened. Mmwonking used when happy and content #ActionForRhinos

Did you know despite roaming large swathes of Southern Africa, white rhinos can now only be found in 12 of Africa's 54 countries (Angola, Botswana, DRC, Eswatini, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa)?. actionforrhinos.com/white-rhinos-1 #ActionForRhinos

Did you know rhino horns are independent of the skull & are attached to the nasal bone by connective tissue? They are a valuable tool used for digging for water, foraging, guiding their young, defence & displays of dominance. Find out more... actionforrhinos.com/horns-of-con... #ActionForRhinos

Happy Valentine's Day to all our rhinotastic followers from team Action For Rhinos & our cheeky education mascot Kifaru ❤️😍💖 Your support means the absolute world to us 🫶 #ActionForRhinos #valentinesday

Like ships that pass in the late afternoon light. There well positioned alarm callers, the oxpeckers, warned them of my arrival. If you are there you to will have the chance of an encounter. #rhinofriday #rhino #rhinos #conservation #southafrica #safari

We are so proud of the children who've taken part in our education project raising awareness for rhinos & funds for conservation. Read more about these awesome little rhino rangers here www.facebook.com/share/p/12Fb... #ActionForRhinos #RhinoEducationProject #RhinoFriday

White rhinos consume around 55kg of food (almost exclussively grass) each day. That's roughly the equivalent of 500 chocolate bars each day. They can draw enough moisture from the grass to forgo drinking for 4-5 days! #ActionForRhinos #Education

Rhinos on maneuvers #rhino #africananimals

#rhinos #rhinoceros #antwerpzoo #antwerp #photography

One man arrested after two rhinos were killed and their horns cut off in Pongola area, KZN. Read more... www.facebook.com/share/p/19rX... #ActionForRhinos #StopKillingRhinos

Did you know Action For Rhinos has launched a rhinotastic education project designed specifically for young children? There are eight discovery destinations to explore. Click the link below for more info & to take part ⬇️ actionforrhinos.com/rhino-educat... #ActionForRhinos #RhinoEducationProject

Two rhinos at the Ol Pejeta conservancy in Kenya #WildDrone

Dehorning is a non-surgical procedure performed every 12-18 months that involves immobilisation before the horn is partially removed. It was first performed in Damaraland, Namibia in 1989. You can read more about dehorning here... actionforrhinos.com/horns-of-con... #ActionForRhinos #Conservation

A South African court in January sentenced four #rhino poachers to several years in prison for two separate crimes committed in Kruger National Park (KNP). Read more... www.facebook.com/share/p/1GCB... #ActionForRhinos #AnimalRights #SaveOurRhinos

Did you know Action For Rhinos supports the destruction of rhino horn, ivory & other wildlife derivatives? You can read our full position statement on stockpile destruction here: actionforrhinos.com/about-us-1 #ActionForRhinos #NoRhinoHornTrade #AnimalRights

Rhino warriors! We're so greatful for your support here on #Bluesky and would love to connect with you on our other socials to help us grow our community 🫶. Pop by and give our pages a follow and don't forget to say hi 👋 #ActionForRhinos #Conservation #Education

As a community organisation we'd love you to join us in raising awareness for #rhinos 🫶. Did you know we created a feed so everyone can keep up to date with all the latest news on the chubby unicorns? Search 'ActionForRhinos' then ❤️ the feed & don't forget to say hi 👋 #ActionForRhinos

Assam #rhino poaching cover-up? Senior IFS officer evades probe for 7 years dispite being accused of facilitating a rhino’s killing and later selling its horn to smugglers. Read more... www.facebook.com/share/1APLFi... #ActionForRhinos #AnimalWelfare

Did you know rhinos have a gestation period of between 15 and 16 months? Babies (calves) are born typically weighing between 40 and 60kg! #ActionForRhinos #Rhinos #Wildlife #Conservation

Dolly, the oldest rhino in the US, has died at a Tennessee zoo at age 56. Read more... www.facebook.com/share/p/1EZB... #ActionForRhinos #Animals #Rhinos

I could not think of a better way to finish a WOW KZN Road Trip. Our eyes met across the sunlit clearing. If you are there, you have the chance for encounters like this. Happy #rhinofriday #rhino #safari #holiday #southafrica

Did you know besides protecting rhinos from sharp foliage and attacks, the rhinos' armour-like folds increase the surface area of their skin to regulate their body temperature? The Indian rhino also has bumpy warts called tubercles! Learn more.. actionforrhinos.com #RhinoFriday #ActionForRhinos

Did you know Action For Rhinos is anti-rhino horn trade? We oppose any legalised international or domestic trade of rhino horns, trophy imports/exports & domestic sales of antique, worked rhino horn or horn derivitives. Read our full statement ➡️ actionforrhinos.com/about-us-1 #ActionForRhinos

A massive #wildfire in northeastern #Kenya has ravaged vast rangelands, threatening critically endangered species, including white rhinos, and displacing large herds of #wildlife. Read more... www.facebook.com/share/p/14o3... #ActionForRhinos #Animals