in a land of squirrel candle holders and birdie pillows, rhinos rarely get their share of design loving.  and they deserve it!  with their stately horns and impressive backsides, the rhino is positively peachy.

but, more importantly, the rhinoceros is a critically endangered animal.  hunted for its "decorative" and falsely rumored "medicinal" horn, we're losing this magnificent animal to vanity and chinese medicines.

thankfully, there are many great foundations dedicated to preserving rhino habitats and raising awareness of the rhino's plight such as the international rhino foundation and rhino conservation (whose slogan is "this horn is not medicine").

so, let's celebrate our lovely horned friend, shall we?  donate if you can.

also, below are some groovy wares to keep you rhino aware.  items with a double asterisk (**) donate a portion of their sales to rhino conservation.

{above left to right from top:  modern recycled cardboard rhino mount (48.00);  jonathan adler rhino box (295.00);  kera polished chrome rhino** (world wildlife fund auction);  goody grams animal shot glass (28.00 each);  cardboard rhino (17.99 - 57.99);  rhino eraser** (9.99);  rhino bookends (250.00);  modern in wilderness rhino** (58.00).}

{rhino desk image from life magazine, 1967.  thank you, laine, for posting it to my facebook wall!}