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Cosmic Rhino R.	PETITIONS & ACTIONS ~ October 03, 2007 2:23 PM Here we will Post any/all PETTIONS & ACTIONS re: Rhinos! . . . Please feel free to ADD to the Thread! . . . Also, please feel free to Post Petitions & Actions re: any/all ENDANGERED or THREATENED Wildlife! . . . Afterall, the Rhino would be quite lonely without his Friends! ] :< ) [ send green star]
Cosmic Rhino R.	October 06, 2007 8:25 PM Did you know that the Rhino is one of the Animals thought to be the inspiration for the Legend of the Unicorn! It makes sense, if you think about the fact that, of all the Animals thought to be an inspiration, the Rhino is the only one who belongs to the same Family as the Horse ~ of which the Unicorn is, of course, also a part! . . . In fact, there is an Asian One-Horned species of Rhino called the *Rhinoceros Unicornis!* www.asianrhinos.org.au/indian_rhino.htm www.rhinos-irf.org/rhinoinformation/indianrhino/index.htm www.zoo.com.sg/endangeredanimals/animals/indianrhinoceros.htm re There were once dozens of species of Rhino all over the globe ~ Now only 5 main species are left: *3 Asian* & *2 African, all of whom are critically Endagered, due to Poaching* & Loss of Habitat! Rhinos are an ancient and amazing Animal ~ every bit as Enchanting as the Unicorn! . . . It would truly be a tragedy to lose them!! Please help us save them, before they too become just a Legend!!! ] :< ) Help Rhinos, Tigers, Elephants, Sea Turtles & Great Apes http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/999163882 Poachers’ Poison Kills 5 White Rhinos http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/494920034 Trophy Hunter Shouldn't Head U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/511597808 Support Animal Welfare Petition http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/214973035 [ send green star]
anonymous	PETITIONS & ACTIONS ~ October 07, 2007 10:35 AM Signed all...Thanks Cosmic!! [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Cosmic Rhino R.	Thank YOU, Ann! October 09, 2007 7:27 PM [ send green star]
Amy B.	October 10, 2007 5:03 PM All signed....with pleasure! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Cosmic Rhino R.	Thanks so much, Amy~ October 12, 2007 5:12 PM [ send green star]
Marie H.	October 14, 2007 7:45 PM ...signed everything I could find! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Cosmic Rhino R.	THANK YOU for SIGNING, Marie!!! October 16, 2007 7:14 PM [ send green star]
Cosmic Rhino R.	November 26, 2007 4:57 PM [ send green star]
Cosmic Rhino R.	EVERYONE, Please CONTACT the PEOPLE at the Bottom . . . November 27, 2007 12:20 AM Simone D. Group History 3 black rhinos butchered in Zimbabwe, appeal launched and reward offered. Sunday, 10:11 PM 3 black rhinos butchered in Zimbabwe, appeal launched and reward offered. . . . It is with shock and horror that we received reports the massacre of 3 black rhino at the hands of poachers on the night of the 7th November 2007 at Imire Safari Ranch in Zimbabwe. Just over 20 years ago, Imire Safari Ranch became the guardians of 7 orphaned black rhino. The purpose of this was to try and increase the population of the endangered species and over the past 2 decades, the Travers family, who run the ranch, have lovingly reared and bred these animals, successfully releasing 13 black rhino back into Matusadonna National Park. On the night of 7th of November, 4 armed poachers dressed in camouflage uniform, assaulted and tied up the rhino guards and opened fire on the 3 adult rhino in their pens. All 3 were killed - Sprinter, a male, DJ, a female who had recently given birth to a calf and tragically, Amber a pregnant female who was due to give birth in a week. Amber's unborn calf also died. . . . The futility of this terrible violence is illustrated by the fact that the 3 rhino had been dehorned 6 weeks previously in an effort to make them less attractive to poachers but nevertheless, the poachers tried to hack out the inch of new horn growth from one of the rhinos before being frightened off by the sound of a car approaching. Imire Safari Ranch is now left with 4 orphaned rhinos including DJ's 6 week old calf. 2 rhinos kileld in Hwange: There have also been reports that two black rhinos were killed in Hwange last weekend, and their horns hacked off. Reward offered: Imire is offering a reward to anyone who can lead them to the despicable people who were responsible for the massacre. They have circulated the following appeal for funds for a reward . . . REWARD FUNDING: Reward funding required towards the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the brutal killing of our 3 Black Rhino at Imire Game Park on the night of 7th November 2007. Obviously the bigger the reward the better the prospects of these culprits being brought to JUSTICE all funds will be carefully monitored and invested until such time the reward is paid or refunded to those who have contributed. All funds made payable to: Imire Game Park Zimbank Marondera Branch A/C # 4573 399451001 Contact: Mike or Sheila Thompson, John, Judy or Reilly Travers or Pete and Mandy Bibby Imire Game Park P Bag 3750 Marondera Phone: 022-2054 022-222857 E-mail: imiregp@zol.co.zw [ send green star] [ send green star]
Cosmic Rhino R.	Sorry for the gruesome pic, but . . . November 27, 2007 6:18 PM Well, obviously reality ain't always pretty, is it?! . . . That's why we need to change it! . . . And, unfortunately, it does take terrible & gruesome pictures to shake some people into action! And that's why our Mission is so important, Rangers . . . and why YOU are so valuable here! BTW, you don't have to Donate: Please just make sure to CROSS-POST, widely (to your Extended Network in a Net Message, in Other Groups, E-mail to Friends, Family, Etc. ~ whatever / wherever you can)!!! Cosmic Rhino ]:<) [ send green star]
Cosmic Rhino R.	Zimbabwe: $3bn Reward Offered December 01, 2007 10:16 PM Simone D. Group History Friday, 9:32 PM Zimbabwe: $3bn Reward Offered Posted to the web 30 November 2007 Harare The National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has set a $3 billion reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of poachers who shot and killed three rhinos at Imire Game Park outside Marondera early this month. The reward comes when the country is experiencing poaching on its national and private parks despite the fact that the authority has dehorned all the country's rhinos to protect them against poachers. In a statement, the authority said the reward had been set aside to encourage people with information on the incident to open up and help it to close on the poachers and help secure the country's wildlife. "Following the rhino poaching incident that took place recently at Imire Game Park, the parks authority has set aside a sum of $3 billion to be given as reward to the person who provides information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of the three suspected poachers who killed the rhinos," it read. A fortnight ago, suspected poachers strayed into Imire Game Park, shot and killed three rhinos leaving a baby rhino. In an earlier interview, parks spokesperson Retired Major Edward Mbewe said the move to weed out poachers in the country would be intensified following the increase in incidences of poaching in the country's wildlife parks. "Our duty is to protect the country's wildlife and as a result we will not tire until such elements are brought to book. As parks, we are greatly disturbed by the pockets of rhino poaching that have been recorded in the country recently despite the fact that the authority dehorned all the rhinos in the country. [ send green star] [ send green star]
Angel H.	Imire Rhino Fund December 06, 2007 5:45 AM On 11-Nov-2007, five poachers armed with AK47s raided the rhino pens at Imire Game Ranch, intimidated and attacked the guards, and shot dead all three adult rhinos, Amber, DJ and Sprinter. To save the rhino project and the remaining rhinos, we are launching the *Imire Rhino Fund, the proceeds of which will be used in the best possible way: reward money, milk powder and glucose for Tatenda the newly-born and now orphaned little male calf, and increased protection for other captive-bred rhinos. Please donate* urgently, and 100% of your donation will go towards Imire. For all *tax deductible donations of $100 or more* we will send you a DVD, *"That we* *still have rhinos..,"* our world class documentary from the May trip, the story of some of our projects in Zimbabwe. You can donate online or by direct deposit to our account, CBA, 066113, number 1004 4343, or post your cheque or credit card details to 229 Oxford Street, Leederville, WA 6007. For a direct deposit, please email your name and address for your receipt and DVD. Please mark your bank entry with your name and IRF. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Angel H.	The SAVE FOUNDATION of Australia - NSW Branch presents: December 06, 2007 5:47 AM The SAVE FOUNDATION of Australia - NSW Branch presents: A Night in Africa A Gala Dinner Dance to raise funds for the beleaguered African Rhino Guest Speaker TONY PARK - Australia’s answer to Wilbur Smith With a three course dinner at a beautiful harbourside venue, South African wines and beer, music and dancing - dance the night away! Our exciting auction will include unique artifacts and an exotic African safari at Mombo. When: Saturday 9 February 2008, 7PM Where: Hunters Hill Sailing Club, Merrington Place (off Clarke Road), Woolwich NSW (Council parking available on site) Cost: $80 per person Reserve a table early by emailing theafricanqueen@bigpond.com or calling Dee Williamson on 02 9997-1828 or Barbara Seager on 02-9546-6910. Reservations close on Friday 25th January 2008 or when sold out! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Angel H.	Adopt a Rhino! December 06, 2007 5:53 AM Adopt a Rhino! http://www.asianrhinos.org.au/ [ send green star] [ accepted]
Mels W.	April 11, 2008 2:00 PM Thank you for all of this information! [ send green star] [ accepted]
anonymous	December 25, 2008 9:50 PM http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/349056793 please sign....bless you [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Cosmic Rhino R.	THANK YOU, Mike!!! . . . Signed & Passing Along!!! . . . December 25, 2008 9:57 PM [ send green star]
anonymous	December 25, 2008 10:01 PM All gladly signed whith many thanks [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
anonymous	December 25, 2008 10:10 PM http://www.care2.com/find/petition <<< many petitions here thank you very much Cosmic,and everyone else...Bright Blessings [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Amy B.	December 25, 2008 10:42 PM Signed [ send green star] [ accepted]
Cosmic Rhino R.	THANKS, Amy!!1 December 25, 2008 10:52 PM [ send green star]
Cosmic Rhino R.	Help Save Black Rhinos ~ March 18, 2009 10:43 PM http://www.thepetitionsite.com/4/save-the-black-rhinos And please PASS IT ON!!! [ send green star]
Cosmic Rhino R.	Pledge Not to Buy Wildlife Souvenirs May 11, 2009 3:14 PM Pledge Not to Buy Wildlife Souvenirs [ send green star]
Teresa N.	Take Action - top the Governor's Big Ditch - CA September 04, 2009 9:34 AM The state legislature is currently considering legislation that serves as a road map to constructing the controversial "peripheral canal" and includes funding for new dams. California already diverts more than 6 million acre-feet of freshwater from the Delta annually and has more than 1,400 major dams blocking our rivers. The state has issued water-rights permits for more than five times the average annual water flow in all of California's rivers and streams. And an economic report released to the legislature last week reveals that the governor's proposed canal could cost a staggering $54 billion. Does any aspect of this project make sense at a time when native fish populations have collapsed due to unsustainable water diversions and state parks are being closed by budget problems? After three decades of failing to solve the fisheries and water-quality issues in the Delta, lawmakers are now rushing to approve a patchwork package of misguided bills in the last weeks of this legislative session -- with no public input. Though the sponsors of the legislation claim they are not authorizing a peripheral canal, the legislation would give a governor who has declared his intent to build it the majority of votes on a council that would have the authority to fund and construct it. Such a canal would facilitate the demise of Central Valley salmon and other native delta fish. Take action to save the Delta today. Please contact your state assembly and senate representatives immediately and urge them to vote down the Delta bill package. Go To: http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2167/t/5243/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1383 [ send green star] [ accepted]
Cosmic Rhino R.	THANK YOU, Teresa!!! . . . September 09, 2009 8:15 PM . . . Passing it on!!! [ send green star]
Cosmic Rhino R.	NOTE IT, TWEET IT & PASS IT ON!!! . . . November 15, 2009 4:35 PM Extinction Looms Large for World's Smallest Rhino ~ /> Maria - 49 minutes ago - ecoworldly.com Time is running out for the world's smallest rhino. According to a recent press release, scientists and experts from all over the world are rushing to save the Sabah rhino, Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni, from extinction. . . . [ send green star]