ARC at Aquila

19/12/2024

ARC's Saving Private Rhino initiative is dedicated to securing the conservation of Africa's invaluable animal heritage. Our mission is to offer a comprehensive anti-poaching solution, accessible to every private game reserve in Africa. Saving Private Rhino is committed to protecting and defending Africa's wildlife.

Curious to learn more? Visit www.savingprivaterhino.org for all the details.

02/10/2024

Got questions?

Visit our FAQ page to learn more: https://animalrescuecentre.co.za/faqs/

19/09/2024

This year, the theme for World Rhino Day is “Building a Future for Rhinos”. The theme focuses on not just protecting our rhinos, but helping to restore and conserve their natural environments for generations to come.

In 2024, we hope that Rhino Day will help bring attention to the collective efforts, innovations, and unwavering commitment of conservation teams and rhino rescue organisations, which help protect and ensure a future for the world’s rhinos.

Click https://savingprivaterhino.org/world-rhino-day-2024/ to read more.

The theme for world rhino day 2024, “Building a Future for Rhinos,” emphasises the collective action, innovation, and unwavering commitment needed to ensure

16/09/2024

Got questions about World Rhino Day? We've got answers! 🦏✨

Check out the FAQ page to learn all about this important day and how you can help save our rhinos 👉 www.savingprivaterhino.org/world-rhino-day/

12/09/2024

Why Save the Rhino? 🦏💭

Rhinos are much-loved herbivores around the world, with their armoured hides, stoic expressions, and prehistoric-looking horns, they have sadly become an emblem for wildlife and conservation crisis in Africa as their numbers continue to be decimated by poaching and habitat loss. In the last century, their numbers have dwindled by a staggering 95%, with just around 27,000 rhinos left in the world today.

Rhinos have roamed the Earth for over 50 million years, but today they face the very real threat of extinction. On average, one rhino is killed by poachers every 16 hours. In South Africa alone, a recorded 499 rhinos were killed in 2023. But rhinos play a crucial role in their ecosystems and help to maintain the balance of nature. By saving rhinos, we can help preserve the delicate web of life that supports countless other species, including humans.

Learn more about why saving rhinos matters: https://savingprivaterhino.org/save-the-rhino/

05/09/2024

Rhino horn is made up of keratin - the same protein which forms the basis of our hair and nails. Their horns grow continuously during their lifetime – the white rhino's horn can grow 7cm every year – and the record length is 150cm long.

Unfortunately, their remarkable horns have made them targets for poaching, driven by false beliefs about their medicinal value. Protecting rhinos means valuing their true worth and ensuring their survival for future generations.

By supporting Saving Private Rhino, you’re helping protect these magnificent creatures from illegal hunting and ensure their survival. Want to help us protect these incredible creatures? Support our efforts by donating to Saving Private Rhino here: www.savingprivaterhino.org

03/09/2024

Rhinos can often be seen rolling around in mud, giving themselves a protective 'mud coat’ to keep them cool, stop insects biting and get rid of any parasites.

Asian rhinos are also excellent swimmers, crossing rivers with ease. But their African relatives are very poor swimmers and can drown in deep water – so they stick to wallowing in mud for a cool-down.

Support our efforts by donating to Saving Private Rhino here: www.savingprivaterhino.org

30/08/2024

A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Animal Rescue Centre at Aquila! Your support is vital to our conservation and rehabilitation work.

Want to help even more? You can make a donation of any amount. Visit our website to learn about the different initiatives you can contribute to: www.animalrescuecentre.co.za

Let’s work together to conserve and protect South Africa’s natural animal heritage for future generations.

Aquila's Animal Rescue Centre (ARC) is a non-profit Cape Town organisation dedicated to the conservation, protection and rehabilitation of Africa's wildlife

27/08/2024

Did you know rhinos have their own unique way of communicating through honks, sneezes and poo?

Rhinos make an array of funny noises when they’re communicating. During confrontations, they growl and make 'trumpet calls'🎺. Black rhinos snort when they’re angry, make sneeze-like calls as alarms, scream if they’re scared and ‘mmwonk' when relaxed.

Rhinos also communicate through their poo 💩 and urine. When rhino poo in the same place as other rhinos – an area known as a latrine – they can smell the poo and urine of other individuals, and know who's in the area.

Support our efforts by donating to Saving Private Rhino here: www.savingprivaterhino.org

22/08/2024

With World Rhino Day just around the corner, we wanted to share a few fun rhino facts with you.

Male rhinos are known as 'bulls,' females are called 'cows,' and their young are referred to as ‘calves.’

Interestingly, female rhinos are usually more social, while males tend to be more solitary and territorial. And when rhinos gather together, they're called a ‘crash’—how fitting.

Want to help us protect these incredible creatures? Support our efforts by donating to Saving Private Rhino here: www.savingprivaterhino.org