#rhinos
Sudan is THE LAST male northern white rhino on our planet. One of his caregivers at Ol Pejeta Conservancy has some wise words from the majestic, soon to be extinct rhino in his care:
Sudan you are ok and healthy,though you spend many days alone,I wish you can tell the story more than i do; tell them how life was in southern Sudan, before that finger pulled the trigger and saw your brothers,…
Canines are a highly sought after and integral part of the most successful anti-poaching units. With advanced training, their keen skills enable rangers to be more effective and efficient.
But initially people were skeptical the canines could be effective in an environment alongside the Big Five.
In 2010, the first canine was trialed in Kruger National Park. Ngwenya (whose name means crocodile),…
For some, poaching is a “second job”
In a 2015 study of admitted poachers in the largest park in Tanzania, 4 out of 5 admitted to poaching for food or income. But not all of them poached due to extreme poverty (in need of food and shelter). For many it was a means of supplemental income. In fact only 8% used poaching as their only source of income. by Conservation and Society
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Ranger James: caretaker of the last male Northern White Rhino
Name:JamesAge:29Location:Ol Pejeta in Kenya I have been a ranger for the last 5 years now,3 years as a rhino patrol man and 2 years now as the last three northern white rhinos caretaker. I grew with a passion for the conservation of nature,I realised there was need to have a right-minded people who would speak out for poaching stricken elephants and rhinos, as well other living…