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In 2013, poaching lead to the slaughter of 1,004 rhinos making the year a record-breaker in South African rhino deaths. While the direct destruction of individual rhinos obviously has an impact on populations, many rhino calves are left to suffer the blows of poaching as well.
This was the case for one month old Matimba whose mother was shot and had her ivory horn sawed off by poachers. The little calf was left alone with no chance of survival, but he was given a second chance after being rescued by South Africa’s Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center in mid-November.
With infrared lamps, new bedding, and a heater, workers awaited the emergency arrival of the calf. At such a young age, Matimba still relied on milk for nourishment and needed to drink a formulated version every three hours.
Though this cute little rhino calf may have had a rough start, he’s definitely making a lot of progress … and fast! After just a month at the Center, Matimba’s already starting to get comfortable with his new home.
Do I really want to go outside today?
Oh, milk is involved? I guess I can try!
Hey! This isn’t so bad after all!
I’m ready for my close-up!
Look at how much progress I’m making, guys!
All image source: Global March for Elephants and Rhinos/Facebook
John Cowsar
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i wonder how many SA’s are really wealthy now .. with blood on their hands