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The Serious Desert team spent a gruelling three weeks in Namibia, tracking rhino and trekking across dunes to the Skeleton coast. Find out how they met each challenge.

The Black Rhino

There used to be many species of rhino but now there are only five. All are at risk, some are critically endangered. But what can you do to help?

  • Raise money for rhino charities. RWS presenter Nick Baker took part in the gruelling Marathon des Sables for Save the Rhino Trust. If that sounds a bit extreme, there are many other ways to help.
  • Raise awareness about the use of rhino horn in traditional medicines and for decoration.
  • Tell friends and family about the situation or give a talk at school.
  • Don't buy products or souvenirs made from endangered species, for example ivory, rhino horn, tortoiseshell or coral.
  • Rhinos need a bit of space! Their habitat can be destroyed by logging or building. Buy wooden products from sustainable sources and use recycled paper.
  • Adopting a rhino as a birthday or Christmas present is a good way to support conservation work.



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