Rhino protection campaign

In August 2012, ENV organized 4 exhibitions on wildlife in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh with the theme: "Do you believe in rumors that rhino horn can cure cancer?".

A total of 214 people shared their opinions on this issue, and the final result is shown in the following chart: Up to 160 people (74.8%) do not believe that rhino horn can be cured. cancer; only 33 people (15.4%) thought rhino horn had some effect in the treatment of cancer; and 21 people (9.8%) replied that they did not know whether rhino horn could cure cancer.

Over the past few months, ENV has also conducted an online poll on the use of rhino horn on the Center's website: www.thiennhien.org.

The survey included two questions, with the first question: 'Have you or a family member ever used rhino horn?' . The results are illustrated in the chart below: 86% of the participants never used rhino horn, 10% used it (the person themselves or a family member), and 4% sure about ever using rhino horn (?!).

In the second question: 'The main reason you or a family member uses rhino horn?' , 36% of respondents answered uncertainly why they used rhino horn, 18% used it to improve health, prevent disease, 9% used to reduce fever equivalent to 9% The number of people using rhino horn to cure cancer, and 28% use it for some "other" reasons.

Information about rhinoceros

There are five rhino species in the world: black rhino and white rhino in Africa, Indian rhino, Javan rhino and Sumatra rhino in Asia. Rhino species are threatened by hunting and trade to meet the demand for traditional medicines made from rhino horn. Most rhino horns are often smuggled from South Africa into Vietnam and China.

Previously, Vietnam was proud of the only remaining wild Javanese rhino in the Cat Tien National Park. However, in April 2010, this last rhino individual was found shot to death while the horn was cut and the corpse was rotting in the forest. This species was later declared officially extinct in Vietnam!

Rhino horn is not a miracle

According to a survey by ENV in 2011 - 2012, many people believe that rhino horn can help reduce fever, toxin excretion, health promotion and disease prevention. Some even argue that rhino horn cure cancer. However, according to the same survey, many doctors, including oriental doctors, and scientists have confirmed that rhino horn is not effective at treating cancer.

In fact, the use of rhino horn in Vietnam is also seen as a way to show the level of some people who want to show off their wealth and success by consuming rare and expensive products and 'different' like rhino horn.

"The structure of rhino horn is no different from your nails!"

Rhino horns produced by tincture (horny substance), similar to the composition of nails and buffalo horns. Moreover, according to oriental doctors, most of the products thought to be rhino horn are on the market are 'fake goods'.

The illegal rhino horn trade line from South Africa

The line of rhino horn hunting and trading is extremely different because hunting takes place in Africa while the illegal market is in Vietnam and China. Some Vietnamese have recently been imprisoned in South Africa for their involvement in hunting and illegal trade in rhino horn. According to TRAFFIC reports, 448 rhino individuals were killed in South Africa in 2011.

(Source: National Geographic)

As one of the main consumer markets for rhino horn, Vietnam has a great influence on the survival of rhino species in South Africa. Therefore, Vietnam needs to be responsible for protecting rhino species in the world.

Extinct in Vietnam

The final rhino individual was killed in 2010 to get horns. So which species will be next, elephants, tigers, gibbons, or other species? In order to end the illegal rhino killing to get horns, there is a need for strict enforcement by the authorities as well as the support and active participation from the community.

Take action, don't just stand and watch

Rhino and rhino products are protected by law. Advertising, rhino horn trade is in violation of Vietnamese law. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) prohibits the transport of rhino horn into Vietnam without a valid license. Legal rhino horns are only used for display and are not allowed to be traded for commercial purposes.

If you see rhino horns advertised or traded, notify your local authorities or call the free hotline 1800 - 1522 or email us via hotline @ fpt. VN.

Don't turn yourself into a fool

Say no to rhino horn sales and consumption. If you do, your attitude and money will promote the killing of rhinos in Africa and push this species to the brink of extinction.