About

• It is annually celebrated on 22^nd September.
• It was first announced by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) - South Africa in 2010.
• It highlights the need to conserve the five Rhino species namely White Rhino, Black Rhino, Greater One-Horned, Javan and Sumatran Rhino
• The day raises awareness about the critical conservation status of rhinoceroses and the threats they face.

Representative Image of Rhinos

Rhino Parks in India

• Kaziranga National Park (Assam)
• Manas National Park (Assam)
• Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (Assam)

IUCN Red List Status of Rhinos