If not for the efforts of various conservationists, the rhino's demise may have been sealed. It seems unthinkable that the second largest land animal's survival remains in jeopardy.
Statistics tell a different story.
Despite its tremendous power and size, the rhino hangs by a delicate thread. Population estimates from the International Rhino Foundation reveal only 2,500 black rhinos left in the wild. Even more alarming are estimates for the Javan rhino. Only 70 of the Asian animals are believed alive. Yet hope remains, as was illustrated by Save the Rhino Day earlier this month.