The Black Rhino was poached terribly in the 1980s. In the decade before that, there were 20,000 of them living in the wild of Kenya. But that number has reduced to just 500.
But something great has happened. For the first time in more than 25 years, captive Black Rhinos have become wild Black Rhinos. It is a landmark in African wildlife conservation.
They were bred as part of a wildlife program to increase the population, and it has been so successful that it is the right time for this to happen.
As well as poaching, the numbers decreased because of habitat loss. I hope that these rhinos are able to thrive. It may take some time, but this is a step forward.
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As I mentioned in another post, I adore rhinos, each and every one of them. I know most of you would say, "Rhinos? Why? They're not cute!" But I - no matter what other people think about them - I think they're one of the most beautifully made, awesome, super, and wonderful animals.
I am so angry that so many people don't care about the rhino. Here's a fact to those of you who don't like them: Did you know that many rhinos are killed brutally each year because of money? That's it. Money. The dreaded word! People slice off their horns - when ALIVE - and take the horns and let the poor, innocent, beautiful animal bleed to death. Is this what you want? I'm extremely sorry, but what if YOU were ridiculed because of your looks, and got killed just like the rhinos for money? Oh, I'm sure you wouldn't be too happy.
I just have to say that rhinos are magnificent, awesome, splendid animals, and need our love and care, as well as any other endangered animal. I appreciate those for placing the rhino in their heart, and want to stop this poaching at once.
God Bless,
-Catherine
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