The Rhino Resource Centre is a comprehensive knowledge repository dedicated to collecting, preserving, and cataloguing all information about rhinoceros species. We serve as a permanent centre for rhino knowledge, distributing vital information through appropriate digital and traditional media.
Our purpose
All five rhinoceros species in Asia and Africa face the threat of extinction and require intensive protection and management, both in their natural habitats and in captivity. The sharing of knowledge amongst conservation professionals, researchers, and field workers is crucial for effective management and protection of these magnificent creatures.
Critical data about rhinoceros biology and management is regularly published but often remains inaccessible to those who need it most, particularly field conservationists. Conducting a comprehensive literature review is essential yet costly and time-consuming for each conservation programme. The Rhino Resource Centre streamlines this process by providing a single location where all recorded knowledge about rhinoceroses is readily accessible.
Through modern digital technology and the internet, we enable immediate and universal access to vital information. Whilst our primary platform is our comprehensive website rhinoresourcecenter.com, we also facilitate traditional methods of access and distribution to ensure no one is excluded from this crucial knowledge base.
We actively gather information about past and present rhinoceros research projects, as well as new initiatives worldwide. This coordination helps prevent duplication of efforts, enables more efficient evaluation of results, and provides decision-makers with comprehensive data for analysis and planning.
Our objectives
Our primary objective is to collect and disseminate all materials that contribute to our understanding of the five extant rhinoceros species in all contexts. The Rhino Resource Centre serves as an essential tool for both research and conservation efforts.
We gather, preserve, catalogue, and make available information about rhinoceroses in the wild, in captivity, and specimens held in museums or laboratories worldwide. By ensuring the preservation of rhino-related resources, we guarantee their accessibility for current and future generations of conservationists and researchers.
The Centre makes this data easily accessible using the most appropriate technology, with our dedicated website serving as the primary platform for global access.
Our methods
We collect literature, imagery, digital data, and all other recorded materials through systematic searches in libraries and direct correspondence with authors and institutions. Our team actively participates in conferences and visits institutions globally to expand and enrich our collections and databases.
All materials held by the Rhino Resource Centre are carefully catalogued and made available to the research community, conservation agencies, media professionals, and the general public. We maintain a central location that welcomes personal visits for research purposes, ensuring both digital and physical access to our comprehensive collection.
Through these efforts, the Rhino Resource Centre continues to play a vital role in the global effort to understand, protect, and preserve all rhinoceros species for generations to come.
