Correct Answer : September 22
Every year World Rhino Day is observed on September 22. The day plays an important role in raising awareness to save the rhino species. The horns of rhinos are being hunted for various medicinal purposes. This is one of the reasons for the slow extinction of this species. It also brings various groups together to save endangered species and conserve them in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. There are a total of five species of rhino, which are white, black, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan rhinos.
World Rhino Day History : The day first came into effect in 2010 by Lisa Jane Campbell and Rhishja Cota. In the year 2011, Lisa started looking for collaborations to plan ahead for World Rhino Day. The goal behind celebrating this day is to highlight the five species of rhino to be saved from any kind of illegal practices done by human beings.
World Rhino Day is celebrated both online and offline across the world. Therefore, it became a global event and was observed all over the world.
World Rhino Day significance : The significance of this day lies in spreading awareness about critically endangered species and how they need help to be preserved. Many organisations unite on this day to work towards the goal of taking care of all the five species of Rhinos in Africa and Asia.
World Rhino Day 2022 Theme : The theme for this year's World Rhino Day is
Five Rhino Species Forever..
Source : India Today
