We Need African Rhinos

We Need African Rhinos
Author: Nancy Furstinger
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641854820

Introduces readers to the roles of African rhinos in savanna ecosystems, as well as threats to rhino populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a “That’s Amazing!” feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of African rhinos.

The Black Rhinos of Namibia

The Black Rhinos of Namibia
Author: Rick Bass
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2012
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0547055218

Acclaimed nature writer Rick Bass takes us on a journey into the Namib Desert to follow a group of poachers-turned-conservationists as they track the endangered black rhinos through their ancient and harsh African homeland.

We Need African Rhinos

We Need African Rhinos
Author: Nancy Furstinger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019
Genre: Rhinoceroses
ISBN: 9781549098611

"Explores the roles of African rhinos in savanna ecosystems, including rhinos' importance to ecosystems, threats to rhino populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a "That's Amazing!" special feature"--

Chizi's Tale

Chizi's Tale
Author: Jack Jones
Publisher: Peek-A-Boo Publishing Group
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-06
Genre: Black rhinoceroses
ISBN: 9781943154074

An orphaned baby black rhino is taken in by the manager of the local national park, who names him Chizi and raised him along with his own children. As Chizi grows, he becomes a big part of the family. Chizi's Tale teaches that all of us can, and should, show mercy and compassion.

Saving the Last Rhinos

Saving the Last Rhinos
Author: Grant Fowlds
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1643135120

The remarkable story of Grant Fowlds, who has dedicated his life to saving the imperiled rhinos, vividly told with Graham Spence, co-author of the bestselling The Elephant Whisperer. What would drive a man to ‘smuggle’ rhino horn back into Africa at great risk to himself? This is just one of the situations Fowlds has put himself in as part of his ongoing fight against poaching, in order to prove a link between southern Africa and the illicit, lucrative trade in rhino horn in Vietnam. Shavings of rhino horn are sold as a snake-oil “cures,” but a rhino’s horn has no magical, medicinal properties whatsoever. Yet it is for this that rhinoceroses are being killed at an escalating rate that puts the survival of the species in jeopardy. This corrupt, illegal war on wildlife has brought an iconic animal to the brink of extinction. Growing up on a farm in the eastern Cape of South Africa, Grant developed a deep love of nature, turning his back on hunting to focus on saving wildlife of all kinds and the environment that sustains both them and us. He is a passionate conservationist who puts himself on the front line of protecting rhinos in the wild—right now, against armed poachers—and in the long term, through his work with schoolchildren, communities, and policymakers.

Running with Rhinos

Running with Rhinos
Author: Ed Warner
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1626342288

“Running with rhinos” is not a euphemism—not when you’re ground support for the International Rhino Foundation’s Rhino Conservancy Project. Edward M. Warner, a self-proclaimed radical conservationist, presents his outrageous adventures from more than a decade of collaboration with the veterinarians and biologists who care for endangered rhinos in Africa. Few if any laymen like Warner have been invited to do what amounts to some of the most dangerous volunteer fieldwork around. Fewer than five thousand black rhinos remain in the wilds of sub-Saharan Africa. About five hundred live on private conservancies in Zimbabwe. For Warner, working on the frontlines of rhino conservation not only allowed him to help rhinos, it gave him the opportunity to pursue and refine his emerging philosophy of radical conservationism, to cultivate partnerships between local communities and private landowners in Africa, and to export the lessons about land and wildlife management back home to the United States. In Running with Rhinos: Stories from a Radical Conservationist, Warner takes readers along as he weasels his way into becoming volunteer ground support for the International Rhino Foundation’s Rhino Conservancy Project, or “Rhino Ops,” in Zimbabwe. It is gritty, sweaty, sometimes scary, and exhilarating work. Warner succeeds in telling a remarkable story of the extraordinary bonds between humans—and their dedication to protecting endangered animals—all while weaving eye-opening stories about the flora, fauna, geology, geography, and politics of sub-Saharan Africa.

Blood Moon

Blood Moon
Author: Dereck Joubert
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0847868826

Following a lifetime of animal rescue and African wildlife conservation efforts, Beverly and Dereck Joubert raise the alarm to the plight of the rhino. This oversize volume is both a celebration of these magnificent animals and a call to action to save them from vanishing forever. Blood Moon tells the tale of the extraordinary efforts to rescue rhinos from high-poaching zones in South Africa and save the species in secret locations in Botswana. Involving the help of military personnel, planes, helicopters, and private-sector gunboats, this is an action-packed story. The breathtaking images and riveting prose not only capture the never-before-seen rescue of rhinos, but also transcend wildlife publishing to celebrate the life of these elusive animals and the vanishing habitats of Africa. This book takes wildlife imagery to a new level. Here, the striking black-and-white photography is paired with the use of red, which has always been symbolic of wealth in the East, the largest market for rhino horns. Blood Moon is an inspiring demonstration of what humanity can do if we try to turn back extinction. Proceeds from this book benefit the Great Plains Foundation, with a mission to conserve and expand natural habitats in Africa through education programs, community initiatives, and wildlife and environmental stewardship in Botswana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. Great Plains Conservation and its Foundation manage over 1,000,000 acres of land in sub-Saharan Africa with plans to expand to 5,000,000 acres across a variety of critically important and fragile landscapes throughout Africa.

The Rhino Keepers

The Rhino Keepers
Author: Clive Walker
Publisher: Jacana Media
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2012
Genre: History
ISBN: 1431404233

The conservation of the rhinos in southern Africa is described in this account of these fascinating animals, the reasons behind their historical decline, the myths that surround them, and the resurrection of the rhinoceros horn trade. Few animals face as violent, as well organized, and as determined an enemy as the world's rhinos. But across the African continent, they are being slaughtered on a daily basis, and approximately 5,000 black rhinos and 21,000 white rhinos are all that prevent their extinction. This real account of the rhino wars is a harrowing story, underscoring the enormous challenges that lie ahead for conservation in a world where rhino horns sold by the gram raise double the price of gold and are more expensive than cocaine in the end-user Asian markets. Arguing that protecting Africa's rhinos is of utmost importance, it questions the management of natural heritage and implores readers to recognize their role as rhino keepers of the future.

The Great Rhino Rescue

The Great Rhino Rescue
Author: Sandra Markle
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512444367

The southern white rhinos of Africa were almost extinct by the end of the 20th century. Although these animals have made a comeback, award-winning author Markle explains they continue to face such threats as habitat loss, continuous poaching, and the high illegal demand for rhino horn. Full color.

We Need Wolves

We Need Wolves
Author: Nancy Furstinger
Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1641854898

Introduces readers to the roles of wolves in world ecosystems, as well as threats to wolf populations and conservation efforts. Eye-catching infographics, clear text, and a “That’s Amazing!” feature make this book an engaging exploration of the importance of wolves.