WATCH | Two rhino orphans rescued in Kruger National Park
One of the rescued calves was a female whose mother was killed by poachers on Christmas Day.
Two rhino orphans were rescued in the Kruger National Park (KNP) after their mothers were tragically killed by poachers.
One of the calves, a female, was rescued on New Year’s Eve and taken to Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary after her mother was killed on December 25. After a hasty search, it was found by a local section ranger, Greg Bond, and his team.
Care for Wild’s Petronel Nieuwoudt said: “This is all about collaborative partnership. Everybody knows their roles and responsibilities, and all of us are passionate about saving rhinos. Without the protection and care of their mothers, every hour that passes reduces a rhino orphan’s chances of survival. Although severely dehydrated, this little calf was thankfully unharmed.”
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The rhino was flown to Care for Wild by the KNP team using a helicopter. Upon arrival, she received medical attention and was transported to the sanctuary’s juvenile intensive care unit.
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On January 1, the second calf was rescued. Nieuwoudt said: “It’s actually sad to say that it is the beginning of the New Year and already the onslaught to our rhino population has started.”
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