Southwick's Zoo/Wheaton College Rhino Survey

Thank you for considering participating in our survey study.  The study aims to compare American and Chinese citizens’ opinions and thoughts regarding rhinoceros through this short, online survey.  The survey consists of 15 statements for which you are asked to indicate your degree of agreement.  There is no right or wrong answer here;  we are simply seeking your opinion.  The survey takes not more than about 5 minutes to complete.

There are an additional 7 short questions that ask for information to help us better understand survey participants; these questions ask about things like one’s age, highest level of education, and the like.
 
You are under no obligation to complete any of this survey.  If at any time, you decide you no longer wish to participate in the study, you may simply close this webpage.  Only completed surveys will be used in the final analysis of the data.  The survey is completely anonymous, and there is no way for us to match up your responses to your name or any other information that might identify you.

We thank you for your support.
     The Rhino Conservation Research Team
     Betsey Brewer, Southwick’s Zoo
     Prof. Kathy Morgan, Wheaton College



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* 1. People are more important than nature.

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* 2. Rhinoceros use their horns to defend their babies in the wild.

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* 3. Rhinoceros periodically shed their horns like antlers or baby teeth.

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* 4. Rhinos are not endangered in the wild.

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* 5. Rhino horn is an effective medicine.

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* 6. Rhino horn is removed from the rhino without causing the animal any injury.

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* 7. If it were legal to do so, I would use rhino horn as a medicine or tonic.

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* 8. Only the female rhinoceros has a horn.

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* 9. There are good and effective medicinal substitutes for rhino horn.

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* 10. People should live in harmony with nature, and not destroy it unnecessarily.

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* 11. Rhino horn is made of nothing more than compressed hair.

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* 12. I would feel angry if rhinos became extinct because of human use of rhino horn.

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* 13. Consuming rhino horn can help give you the power of this majestic animal.

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* 14. I would feel sad if rhinoceros became extinct.

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* 15. I would love to see rhinos in the wild.

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* 16. Do you have a pet?

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* 17. What is your age?

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* 18. What is your gender?

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* 19. What best describes the last grade of school that you completed?

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* 20. Are you a United States citizen?

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* 21. If not, what is the country of your citizenship?

Thank you for helping us!

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