What a special sighting to see five white rhinos at the same time. With the ongoing poaching crisis it is so heartwarming to see a bigger group like this together. Did you know that a group of rhinos together is called a crash?
Despite all the extra protection measures, the impact of the intense poaching has caused Kruger’s rhino population to drop by 59% since 2013, so sad! Luckily there is stil hope and with the dehorning programs all across the country and the upscaling of security the little rhinos in the video still have the chance for a peaceful, unbothered life🙏🏻
A lot of people always ask what the procedures are in regards to rhino dehorning. What normally happens is that a rhino is found still with an intact horn. This means that this rhino is not a high value target for poachers. To protect the rhino from poachers, 9/10 times it is then decided to remove the horn. A helicopter with a vet and support team will come to sedate the rhino. The moment the rhino is down, the team will cover the ears and eyes to calm the individual down. It is always a sad occasion though with the rhino tearing and shaking its lips. This is not necessary from stress but more the heavy medication to sedate the animal, nonetheless it is still not a pretty sight although the rhino has probably no idea what is going on. The horn is then removed as quickly as possible with a chainsaw and the horn is stored in a safe location. The rhino does not feel a single thing, it is basically the same feeling we have when clipping our finger nails. When the operation is over the antidote is given to the rhino and within a minute the animal is up doing its thing again. It is sad that this still has to happen in order to protect the animals, hopefully the future is bright and procedures like this are not necessary anymore 🍀
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Негізгі бет Not one, not two, but FIVE white rhinos coming for a drink😍
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