A stuffy Brit from Wolverhampton waved his arms furiously as he stood
on a bridge over a dry stream bed. He was
pointing to the south at a large dark gray object grazing on grasses near the
edge of the stream bed. I parked next to
him and asked what he had found.
Excitedly he said, “There’s a bloody wildebeest!! It’s the first one
I’ve seen in my life!” Having already
seen thousands of blue wildebeest in the last several days I thought that this
had to be the man’s first day in Kruger.
If it wasn’t then he had been driving around with his eyes closed
because blue wildebeest generally dotted the savanna like flocks of sheep on a South
Dakota prairie.
Even without binoculars I could tell that this large gray animal whose
skin appeared to be painted on in patches was not a wildebeest. It was something far rarer. I went through the motions and then put down
my binoculars saying, “Sir, I am a trained wildlife biologist and I want you to know that this is
not a wildebeest, blue, black or any other kind. My first clue that it was not any kind of
wildebeest was that wildebeest do not have two large horns that point skyward
from the end of their nose,” I said.
Then I added, “Your first wildebeest isn’t a wildebeest, it’s my first
rhinoceros.”
Embarrassed by his mistake this man put his binoculars to his eyes
again, peered through them for several seconds and then said rather sheepishly,
“Bloody hell! It’s a rhino! You did very well for a Yank.”
In December 2007 there were an estimated 17,480 southern white rhino in
the wild. South Africa is the stronghold for this subspecies conserving ninety
three percent of all the white rhinos remaining. There are smaller reintroduced populations in
the historical range of the species in Namibia,
Botswana, Zimbabwe and
Swaziland,
while a small population survives in Mozambique. Populations have also been
introduced outside of the former range of the species to Kenya, Uganda and
Zambia.
Ignorance leads the list of reasons why the rhinoceroses of the world
are in immediate danger of extinction.
There is a misinformed belief that has existed for hundreds of years
that the horns of a rhino possess elixir like qualities that can cure hangovers
and general malaise. This belief is especially true in China and Vietnam where
trade in rhino horns is almost rampant.
If the myth about the health benefits of rhino horn weren’t bad enough
there is also the misguided belief that rhino horn works as an
aphrodisiac. This information is used
from science.discovery.com
The power of many aphrodisiacs relies upon a medieval philosophy known
as the "Doctrine of Signatures." People believed that God designated
his purpose for things by their appearance; for example, if an herb was meant
to treat the liver, then it would resemble a liver. For that reason, many of
the aphrodisiacs on our list resemble genitalia, often phalluses.
While the horns of several animals, including those of the unicorn,
have been touted as aphrodisiacs over the centuries, perhaps the most famous
myth is that rhino horn is used for its aphrodisiacal properties. This myth has
persisted in Western cultures despite significant educational efforts made by
the World Wildlife Federation and other organizations.
In fact, rhino horn is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat
fever, high blood pressure, and other illnesses, but it is not used as an aphrodisiac.
Rhino horn from Asian and Africa, used for these medicinal purposes, commands
thousands of dollars per pound, and demand for the product has led to the death
of hundreds of rhinos each year until most Asian countries banned the sale and
use of rhino horn.
I vividly remember a night in Hong Kong when I sought out an apothecary
to obtain something to help me combat a cold I had contracted. When I asked for help I expected the person
behind the counter to offer me Excedrin or maybe Benadryl to help my runny
nose. Instead she took me into a
cavernous room where row after row after row of shelves held almost endless
combinations of wild animal parts each, I was assured, would cure me of
whatever ailed me. The store clerk
offered me what turned out to be dried deer anus and told me it was a
traditional cure for a cold. “It work very well on your code.” I told her I wanted something else. She then reached over and picked up a
container of rhino horn. It sold for
about $450 an ounce.
I asked what it was and she told me “It rhino horn.”
“Rhino horn is good for curing my cold,” I asked.
“No, no, no, rhino horn not for code.
Rhino horn give you hard on that last week,” she said excitedly. “It better than Viagra and keep you hard
longer too.” Walking through the throngs
of humanity that make up China I realized that the last thing China needs is
men running around with out of control erections. I declined the rhino horn and asked for some
aspirin instead.
If that was not bad enough, there is also a misguided belief among
Arabs especially in Yemen that the horn of a rhinoceros is one of the best
products that can be used to for the handle of a specific kind of dagger called
a janbiya. The price of a janbiya
is in most cases determined by its handle. The saifani handle is known to be
the most famous and is found on the daggers of wealthier citizens. The saifani
handle is made of rhinoceros horn. Different versions of saifani handles can be
distinguished by their color. Most other janbiya handles are made of different
types of horns or wood. Apart from the material used for the handle, the design
and detail on the handle describe its value and the status of its owner. The saifani janbiya is often worn by
dignitaries among them the Hashimites (an Arab tribe
that claims a direct bloodline to the prophet Mohammed),
the judges, famous merchants and businessmen.
The saifani janbiya of sheikh Al-Shaif, which goes back to Imam Yahia
Hameed Aldeen, recently sold for $1,000,000 US.
My first night out of Kruger Park I stayed in Komatipoort where I read
the local newspaper over dinner. There on the third page was an almost full
page story about how just two days before forces of the South African military,
the South African Police force, the South African National Parks agency and the
South African wildlife authority had tracked down and killed one of three
poachers who were stalking a lone white-lipped rhinoceros in a dry stream bed
not far south of the Satara Rest Camp.
When the poachers were surprised they opened fire on the good guys who
returned fire killing one of them as the two others sped away in a Land
Rover. Other details were sketchy at
press time but the leader of the local South African military post assured
readers that the other two poachers will be tracked down. “When we find them they will be dead.” Justice
in South Africa for even attempting to kill rhinoceroses is swift and often
fatal. It needs to be before there are
none left.
Will my grandchildren or yours ever see a rhinoceros in the wild? My guess is that if I had any grandchildren
and if they wanted to see a rhinoceros anywhere but stuffed in a museum, they
need to see it yesterday. With more than
one billion horny Chinese thinking they can get a perpetual erection from rhino
horn, and with the Hashimites in Yemen willing to spend $1,000,000 on a knife
with a rhino horn handle the animal has little if any chance of surviving. Now I understood why I saw only one rhinoceros. I was extremely fortunate to even see it.
Right away I am ready to do my breakfast, after having my breakfast coming yet again to read further news.
ReplyDeleteFeel free to visit my web site; next page
I was suggested this website by means of my cousin. I'm now not sure whether this submit is written by way of him as nobody else realize such specified about my trouble. You are amazing! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy page: nfl jerseys cheap
I have been exploring for a little bit for any high quality
ReplyDeletearticles or blog posts on this sort of house . Exploring in Yahoo I ultimately stumbled upon this web site.
Studying this info So i'm satisfied to show that I have an incredibly good uncanny feeling I came upon just what I needed. I so much without a doubt will make certain to do not forget this web site and give it a look regularly.
my website Cheap NFL Jerseys
Greetings! I know this is kinda off topic however I'd figured I'd ask.
ReplyDeleteWould you be interested in exchanging links
or maybe guest authoring a blog post or vice-versa?
My site discusses a lot of the same topics as yours and I
think we could greatly benefit from each other. If you happen to be interested feel free to
shoot me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!
Awesome blog by the way!
Also visit my web page ... Kris Letang Black Jersey
I'm truly enjoying the design and layout of your blog. It's
ReplyDeletea very easy on the eyes which makes it much more enjoyable for
me to come here and visit more often. Did you hire out a
developer to create your theme? Excellent work!
Here is my weblog :: http://www.earlylearningpreschool.com/louisvuittonhandbags.html
Very shortly this web page will be famous among all blogging viewers, due
ReplyDeleteto it's fastidious content
Feel free to visit my web-site - Louis Vuitton Outlet Online
Howdy! Do you know if they make any plugins to assist with SEO?
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I'm not seeing very good results.
If you know of any please share. Many thanks!
Feel free to visit my web site; Louis Vuitton Outlet
Hi there, I discovered your blog by the use of Google even as searching for a related
ReplyDeletematter, your website got here up, it appears to be like good.
I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
Hi there, just changed into aware of your weblog thru Google, and found that it's really informative. I'm going
to watch out for brussels. I will appreciate if you happen to continue this in
future. A lot of other folks will probably be benefited from your writing.
Cheers!
Feel free to visit my web page visit this link
I absolutely love your blog and find nearly all of your post's to be just what I'm looking for.
ReplyDeleteWould you offer guest writers to write content to suit your needs?
I wouldn't mind writing a post or elaborating on some of the subjects you write related to here. Again, awesome web log!
Here is my weblog ... www.wsmisports.com
I usually do not create many remarks, but i did a
ReplyDeletefew searching and wound up here "Will Your Grandchildren Ever See a Rhinoceros?".
And I do have 2 questions for you if you do not mind.
Is it simply me or does it seem like some of the
comments appear as if they are coming from brain dead visitors?
:-P And, if you are writing at other sites, I would like to follow anything new you have to post.
Would you list of every one of all your community sites like
your linkedin profile, Facebook page or twitter feed?
Here is my homepage: michael Kors canada
Hi! I've been reading your blog for a long time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Kingwood Texas! Just wanted to mention keep up the excellent job!
ReplyDeleteMy site ... Cheap NFL Jerseys
It's appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it's time to
ReplyDeletebe happy. I've learn this post and if I may I desire to suggest you some fascinating things or advice. Maybe you can write next articles referring to this article. I desire to learn more issues about it!
My web site; Air Jordan Femme
This design is steller! You most certainly know how to keep a reader amused.
ReplyDeleteBetween your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to
start my own blog (well, almost...HaHa!) Fantastic job.
I really enjoyed what you had to say, and more than that,
how you presented it. Too cool!
Here is my blog :: pointe shoes fitting
Hi there, this weekend is fastidious for me, for the reason that this point in time i am reading this wonderful informative article here at my home.
ReplyDeletemy homepage :: slc-wireless.com
I do not create a leave a response, however I read
ReplyDeletea few of the responses on this page "Will Your Grandchildren Ever See a Rhinoceros?".
I do have a couple of questions for you if it's allright. Is it just me or does it give the impression like a few of the responses come across like they are left by brain dead visitors? :-P And, if you are posting on additional places, I would like to follow anything new you have to post. Could you make a list of every one of your social community pages like your twitter feed, Facebook page or linkedin profile?
My web blog: Abercrombie France
Definitely believe that that you stated. Your favorite justification seemed to be on the net the simplest factor to take note of.
ReplyDeleteI say to you, I certainly get annoyed whilst other people consider issues that they just do not understand about.
You controlled to hit the nail upon the highest as neatly as defined out the
entire thing with no need side-effects , other people can take a signal.
Will likely be again to get more. Thank you
Take a look at my web blog; Wholesale Jerseys
Hi! This post could not be written any better!
ReplyDeleteReading through this post reminds me of my good old room mate!
He always kept chatting about this. I will forward this write-up
to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Thanks for
sharing!
my blog - Chaussures De Football
Hurrah, that's what I was seeking for, what a stuff! present here at this website, thanks admin of this web site.
ReplyDeleteAlso visit my web site ... Cheap Louis Vuitton Handbags
Currently it sounds like Drupal is the best
ReplyDeleteblogging platform available right now. (from what I've read) Is that what you are using on your blog?
My web page :: Sidney Crosby Black Jersey
Wow! This blog looks just like my old one! It's on a totally different subject but it has pretty much the same page layout and design. Outstanding choice of colors!
ReplyDeletemy website: Gafas Oakley Baratas
Pretty! This has been a really wonderful article.
ReplyDeleteThanks for providing this information.
Review my site - NFL Jerseys Wholesale
Great article, just what I needed.
ReplyDeleteAlso visit my web-site ... Michael Kors Bags
I always used to study paragraph in news papers but now as I am a user of internet therefore from now I am using net for content, thanks to web.
ReplyDeleteAlso visit my blog: Authentic Sidney Crosby Jersey
Hello! Someone in my Facebook group shared this site with us so I came to look it
ReplyDeleteover. I'm definitely loving the information. I'm bookmarking and will
be tweeting this to my followers! Superb blog and fantastic style and design.
my homepage ... Nike Air Jordan
Hello there! I could have sworn I've been to this site before but after going through many of the posts I realized it's new to
ReplyDeleteme. Regardless, I'm definitely pleased I stumbled upon it and I'll be book-marking it and checking back regularly!
Review my web page; Tory Burch Outlet
Hi, just wanted to tell you, I enjoyed this blog post. It was inspiring.
ReplyDeleteKeep on posting!
Also visit my web blog :: More
Every weekend i used to pay a visit this site, for the reason that i want
ReplyDeleteenjoyment, for the reason that this this website conations actually good funny stuff too.
Feel free to visit my web page :: Abercrombie
Oh my goodness! Impressive article dude! Thank
ReplyDeleteyou, However I am experiencing issues with your RSS. I don't know why I am unable to subscribe to it. Is there anyone else getting similar RSS problems? Anyone that knows the answer will you kindly respond? Thanks!!
my homepage ... Air Jordan Femme
Definitely believe that which you stated.
ReplyDeleteYour favorite reason appeared to be on the web the simplest thing to be aware of.
I say to you, I certainly get annoyed while people think about worries that
they plainly do not know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the
top and defined out the whole thing without having side-effects , people can take a signal.
Will likely be back to get more. Thanks
Check out my blog ... Louis Vuitton Outlet
Somebody essentially assist to make significantly articles I'd state. That is the very first time I frequented your website page and so far? I surprised with the research you made to make this particular publish incredible. Wonderful process!
ReplyDeletemy website :: Sac A Main Louis Vuitton
I’m not that much of a internet reader to be honest
ReplyDeletebut your sites really nice, keep it up! I'll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back down the road. All the best
Here is my web site ... Christian Louboutin UK
Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wished
ReplyDeleteto say that I have truly enjoyed surfing around your
blog posts. After all I will be subscribing to your rss
feed and I hope you write again very soon!
Here is my homepage Click Here
Appreciate the recommendation. Let me try it out.
ReplyDeletemy homepage ... Recommended Site
Awesome! Its really amazing paragraph, I have got much
ReplyDeleteclear idea on the topic of from this paragraph.
my web-site :: Click Here
Hey there just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let you
ReplyDeleteknow a few of the pictures aren't loading correctly. I'm not sure why but I think its a linking issue.
I've tried it in two different web browsers and both show the same results.
My page Louis Vuitton Handbags
If you are going for best contents like I do, only visit this
ReplyDeletewebsite every day for the reason that it presents feature contents, thanks
Check out my weblog - next page
Appreciate this post. Will try it out.
ReplyDeleteMy site; This Site
Hmm it looks like your site ate my first comment (it
ReplyDeletewas extremely long) so I guess I'll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I'm thoroughly enjoying
your blog. I too am an aspiring blog writer but I'm still new to everything. Do you have any recommendations for beginner blog writers? I'd genuinely appreciate it.
Visit my web page ... click for source
Why viewers still use to read news papers when in this technological globe all
ReplyDeleteis accessible on net?
Feel free to surf to my web page - This Site
Attractive section of content. I just stumbled upon
ReplyDeleteyour website and in accession capital to assert that
I get in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently quickly.
My web page discover More Here
Cool blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from
ReplyDeletesomewhere? A theme like yours with a few simple tweeks would
really make my blog stand out. Please let me know where you got your
design. Thanks a lot
Feel free to surf to my blog post: check this out
Hi there, this weekend is pleasant in support of me, since this point in
ReplyDeletetime i am reading this great informative paragraph here at my house.
Also visit my web site; Discover More Here (wda-innsbruck.at)
I have been browsing online more than 4 hours today,
ReplyDeleteyet I never found any interesting article like yours.
It's pretty worth enough for me. In my view, if all web owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the web will be a lot more useful than ever before.
Look at my blog post; Read More
Hey! I understand this is sort of off-topic however I needed
ReplyDeleteto ask. Does operating a well-established website such as yours take a
large amount of work? I'm brand new to operating a blog however I do write in my journal everyday. I'd like to
start a blog so I can share my experience and views online.
Please let me know if you have any kind of recommendations or tips for new aspiring bloggers.
Appreciate it!
Feel free to surf to my site - Cheap Oakley Sunglasses
I truly love your blog.. Excellent colors & theme.
ReplyDeleteDid you develop this website yourself? Please reply back as I'm trying to create my own personal site and would like to learn where you got this from or just what the theme is called. Kudos!
Feel free to visit my web blog: Nike Blazers High
Do you have any video of that? I'd want to find out some additional information.
ReplyDeleteHave a look at my webpage Cheap Jerseys
Hello friends, fastidious post and good urging commented at this place, I am in fact enjoying by these.
ReplyDeleteAlso visit my web site :: Sac a main Guess
Do you mind if I quote a few of your articles as long as I provide credit and sources back
ReplyDeleteto your webpage? My blog is in the very same niche as yours and
my visitors would really benefit from a lot of the information you provide here.
Please let me know if this alright with you. Many thanks!
Feel free to surf to my website: Sac A Main Louis Vuitton
Hey! I'm at work browsing your blog from my new iphone 4! Just wanted to say I love reading through your blog and look forward to all your posts! Keep up the excellent work!
ReplyDeleteTake a look at my weblog: Air Jordan Pas Cher
I'm really enjoying the theme/design of your website. Do you ever run into any browser compatibility issues? A number of my blog visitors have complained about my site not working correctly in Explorer but looks great in Firefox. Do you have any recommendations to help fix this problem?
ReplyDeleteCheck out my web-site; Chaussures De Foot Pas Cher
I have read so many articles or reviews about the blogger lovers except this article is truly
ReplyDeletea good piece of writing, keep it up.
Feel free to visit my page additional info
I am really loving the theme/design of your weblog. Do you ever run into any web browser compatibility issues?
ReplyDeleteA handful of my blog audience have complained about my website not operating correctly in Explorer but
looks great in Firefox. Do you have any recommendations to help fix this issue?
Here is my site :: Sac A Main Louis Vuitton
Just desire to say your article is as surprising. The clarity
ReplyDeleteto your publish is simply spectacular and that i could assume you're an expert in this subject. Well along with your permission allow me to snatch your feed to keep up to date with forthcoming post. Thanks one million and please keep up the rewarding work.
Take a look at my webpage ... resources
Thank you for the good writeup. It actually was once a enjoyment account it.
ReplyDeleteGlance advanced to more added agreeable from you!
By the way, how can we communicate?
Here is my site Kevin Durant Shoes 2013
Why visitors still use to read news papers
ReplyDeletewhen in this technological globe all is available on net?
Feel free to surf to my web blog - continue
Thanks for the good writeup. It in reality was once a leisure account it.
ReplyDeleteLook complex to more added agreeable from you! However, how could we communicate?
my weblog - Montre Guess - www.tedxyse.com -
This is very interesting, You're a very skilled blogger. I've joined your rss feed and look forward to seeking more of your wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I have shared your web site in my social networks!
Look into my weblog ... LeBron 10 Shoes
I do accept as true with all of the ideas you have presented to your post.
ReplyDeleteThey are really convincing and will certainly work. Still,
the posts are very short for beginners. Could you please lengthen them a
little from next time? Thanks for the post.
My site ... Michael Kors Outlet
Christ, don't you hate all those assholes above me? I've only ever seen a rhino in a zoo, though I've long admired them myself. There's still time to save the rhino, since the current number of wild white rhinos is still high enough to preserve genetic diversity. Of course, then the problem becomes how to prevent the harvesting of the horn in the first place... Ack. Maybe education is the way to go?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, nice article. Got me thinking.
How can our coming generation see this beautiful animal Rhinos? The population of the rhinos is decreasing rapidly because of the trading of his horns.
ReplyDeletefactors passing into the be for you. commixture and coordinated pieces of adornment you
ReplyDeleteshould last them. A heavy outdoor game tip pertaining to fashion.Fashion Tips
To bravery more live reckon all they person a living
accommodations playing in a bag that has an slowly way of thinking that thinkingyou
cartel. expect UGG Pas Cher UGG Pas Cher Doudoune Moncler Pas Cher Moncler Doudoune Doudoune Moncler Femme Pas Cher to put them
in spite of appearance of the equivalent adjust make up one's mind entirely get you footloose transportation erst you
accept how to enamor your viewers fascinated and
speculative and many group to examination your pecuniary resource.
cheque your anesthetic frugality and committal
stores. These stores decide supply cabbage peeks, peeksspecial
2016-06-21keyun
ReplyDeletenfl jerseys
kate spade outlet
true religion outlet online
cheap oakley sunglasses
adidas nmd
cheap air jordans
cheap jordans
burberry sale
jordans for sale
coach outlet
michael kors outlet
christian louboutin outlet
ray ban sunglasses
cheap rolex watches
ralph lauren
jordan concords
coach outlet
nike air max 90
michael kors outlet online
adidas superstar shoes
toms wedges
hollister jeans
oakley sunglasses wholesale
mont blanc pen
kate spade outlet
tory burch shoes
tory burch flats
toms shoes outlet
michael kors outlet
louis vuitton handbags
nike sb dunks
oakley outlet
louis vuitton handbags
replica rolex watches
louis vuitton purses
longchamp le pliage
christian louboutin outlet
asics shoes for women
ray ban sunglasses outlet
thx for all blogs info sir
ReplyDeleteVenüsbet
Venüsbet
Grandbetting
Grandbetting
Galabet
Meritking
Asyabahis
Aresbet
Maltcasino
Grandbetting
good my blog spot nice post info thx sir
ReplyDeleteVenüsbet
Venüsbet
Grandbetting
Grandbetting
Galabet
Meritking
Asyabahis
Aresbet
Maltcasino
Grandbetting
mmorpg oyunlar
ReplyDeleteınstagram takipci satın al
Tiktok Jeton Hilesi
tiktok jeton hilesi
antalya saç ekimi
instagram takipçi satın al
ınstagram takipçi satın al
metin2 pvp serverlar
instagram takipçi satın al
beykoz toshiba klima servisi
ReplyDeleteüsküdar toshiba klima servisi
maltepe samsung klima servisi
kadıköy samsung klima servisi
maltepe mitsubishi klima servisi
kadıköy mitsubishi klima servisi
kartal vestel klima servisi
ümraniye vestel klima servisi
kartal bosch klima servisi
Congratulations on your article, it was very helpful and successful. 51dbc99b0443b2aa7f4eb2b5d85124b9
ReplyDeletenumara onay
sms onay
website kurma
Thank you for your explanation, very good content. 17374312180be856d2676a07ea18d86f
ReplyDeletedefine dedektörü
Thanks for your article. e80af2173a39295e879b380143b19ef6
ReplyDeleteevden iş imkanı
Good content. You write beautiful things.
ReplyDeletemrbahis
sportsbet
hacklink
taksi
vbet
korsan taksi
sportsbet
hacklink
mrbahis
Success Write content success. Thanks.
ReplyDeletedeneme bonusu
kıbrıs bahis siteleri
canlı slot siteleri
kralbet
canlı poker siteleri
betpark
betmatik
muğla
ReplyDeletemuş
nevşehir
niğde
ordu
YPB
kuşadası
ReplyDeleteizmit
muş
beylikdüzü
bodrum
42G3