World Rhino Day, observed on September 22, serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect rhinos, all of which face severe threats. The Sumatran and Javan rhinos are critically endangered, while the black rhino is critically endangered and the white rhino is near threatened. A recent assessment by TRAFFIC and the IUCN highlights ongoing declines due to poaching, climate change, and habitat loss. In contrast, black and greater one-horned rhinos have seen modest population increases. Legal actions against poachers in South Africa have intensified, with significant prison sentences handed down. However, the domestic legality of rhino horn sales complicates enforcement against international trafficking. Conservationists are also exploring dehorning as a protective measure, which has shown effectiveness in reducing poaching rates. The situation remains critical as efforts to balance conservation with legal trade continue.