VISITING SUDAN, THE ONLY MALE NORTHERN WHITE RHINO IN THE WORLD/ OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY KENYA
Dear Steemit Friends,
If you have been following the conservation efforts for the northern White Rhino, You know that he is called Sudan. His current home is Ol Pejeta Conservancy and he is guarded 24/7. On sight, he looks lke any other Rhino but once you learn That he is the only male Northern White, you even fear to go near him. He has a great relationship with the guard and caregivers.
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Sudan looks unbothered as he quietly and slowly grazes near us. My first instinct is to move away or run but we are told not to be scared. I finally muster the courage to go near him and touch him. I feel so sad knowing that the Northern White Rhinos are about to be extinct. They are trying to store his sperm and use the Southern White as a surrogate. There are 2 more Northern white females Fatu and Najin (still in Kenya) but they have not been successful in conceiving since Sudan is very old.
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We also saw some other animals. We saw Baraka, a blind black rhino who lost his eye when fighting with another rhino. It was a proper game drive.
See my video below.
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This was such a fun project, however, it's sad that such a great animal is almost going extinct. We as human beings have to do better
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Chef Richards!!!
How safe is it to be near them? I'd rather watch from a distance 😁
Great adventure.
Which animal's skull was that in the video opening?
It is safe because its peripheral vision is not that great. However, we were told to approach it quietly but it generally loves humans.
However, I had psychologically prepared to run should it charge.😁
As for the skull, I am not sure but it was an older primate.
Even if blind, one kick... 😁
Our wildlife need to be protected.
I agree 100%
on a lighter note: Aint that guy lucky to get all the females.
Haha :) Agreed.
Is it too old to run or what?
these animal looks pretty too old