This Rescued Buffalo Calf Might be Named Danger But He Will Melt You With His Adorableness

The Rhino Orphanage, located in South Africa, has only been around since 2015, but they are already making a great impact on conversation efforts and serves as a much-needed resource to rescue and rehabilitate animals who are the targets and orphans of poaching. It is estimated that three rhinos are killed every day for their horns and the Western Black Rhino has already been declared extinct in the wild. Not only are numerous baby rhinos currently in their care, The Rhino Orphanage has also successfully released several rhinos back into the wild once they became strong enough to survive on their own.

Their newest arrival may not be a rhino but that didn’t stop the orphanage from happily taking in this adorable buffalo calf! The two-month-old calf arrived at The Rhino Orphanage recently after his mother tragically died, and the photos of this little one bottle feeding are almost too much to handle. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

The orphanage has named the calf Hatari which means danger in Swahili, noting that buffalo may come across as peaceful and passive at times but they are, in fact, very dangerous and unpredictable. Unfortunately, these animals are oon “Africa’s Top Five” list for trophy hunting.

But at least for now, all this cutie wants to do is drink milk! The orphanage noted that Hatari settled in quickly and took to the bottle shortly after he arrived. 

 The orphanage also explained that Hatari has started warming up his carers and enjoys showing signs of affection by licking them. So much cuteness!

Just like all babies, Hatari gets tired from all the milk and loves to curl up for a nap!

Can’t. Handle. All. The. Cute. 

This little calf has a long way to go before he is a healthy independent adult, but we can only hope he will successfully return to the wild one day.

To help aid in this buffalo calf’s growth and development at The Rhino Orphanage, please visit their website. To learn more about Wild Hearts Wildlife Foundation, click here. 

Image source: The Rhino Orphanage/Facebook