Question

world rhino day is celebrated each year on september 22nd. this day was started by the world wildlife fund of south africa in 2010. world rhino day is an international holiday that celebrates rhinoceroses. so what brought about this day for rhinos? there used to be many rhinos across africa and asia. today, all rhinos are endangered. the javan and sumatran species are critically endangered. this means they face a very high risk of extinction. the rhino is hunted for its horn. a rhinos horn is made of keratin. this is a protein found in hair, fingernails, and animal hooves. many people believed the rhinos horn could purify water. others wanted the horn to make medicine. it is illegal to import or export rhino, rhino parts, and other products in the united states. which of the following tells how the passage is organized? a. it explains the importance of protecting rhinos. b. it describes how rhinos are protected. c. it explains why we celebrate world rhino day. d. it gives steps on how to save the rhinos. 5 rhino species black white greater one - horned sumatran javan

Explanation:

The passage first introduces World Rhino Day, then states the endangered - status of rhinos and the reasons for hunting them, all to explain the reason for celebrating World Rhino Day.

Answer:

c. It explains why we celebrate World Rhino Day.