Facebook Pic of the Week: 9 to 15 June 2014

We had a special theme running on our Facebook Page during the week of 9 to 15 June 2014 - all about Africa's embattled and endangered Rhinos. #RhinoRescue was the hashtag used to create awareness of the gentle beauty of these behemoths. A Rhino is now poached every few minutes in Africa on a daily basis, and there just seems to be no end to the massacre.

Rhino poaching has reached a crisis point, and if the killing continues at this rate, we could see rhino deaths overtaking births in 2016-2018, meaning rhinos could go extinct in the very near future.

Our featured photographer is Ross Couper, who shared this poignant monochrome vision of a White Rhino calf. You can see more of his work here: www.rosscouper.com

This photo is the copyright of Ross Couper and unauthorised use is prohibited

For more info on getting involved with Rhino conservation:
www.savetherhino.org
www.stoprhinopoaching.com
www.sanparks.org

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