The last-surviving rhino of a Kenyan relocation effort was now been attacked by Lions. The rhino was involved in a project by the wildlife park that aimed to move rhinos to a new area in Tsavo East National Park.
Out of the 11 total black rhinos relocated, 10 have already died. Tourism minister Najib Balala referenced an internal report that found conservation officers’ neglect was responsible. Specifically, they were to blame for the excess stress placed on the animals, and were also at fault for the salty drinking water that poisoned them.
“Unfortunately, the eleventh rhino has been attacked by lions. Yesterday it was treated. So far we are monitoring this eleventh rhino. It’s a sad situation.” tourism minister Balala explained.
“Even one rhino is a huge loss. So we are sad and we are disappointed in some of the officers who should have taken responsibility. They didn’t take their work seriously. They were casual in their job.”
Six officers within the conservation department have been suspended following the results of the report.
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)–the branch responsible for overseeing the relocation project–has declined to answer calls for their comments.
All across southern Africa, poaching has continued to rise. As criminals and gangs continue to kill elephants and rhinos for their tusks and horns, population numbers will continue to dwindle. Much of what is harvested from the animals is shipped to Asia where it is utilized in traditional medicines and decorative pieces.
Earlier this year, three black rhinos were hunted and killed in the Meru National Park of Kenya. Poachers, again, were to blame. Making matters worse, Kenya is heavily dependent on wildlife-oriented tourism and the killings do not bode well for the Park.
The last-remaining white rhino–in the world–died in March of this year, leaving behind only two females to carry on the subspecies’ genes.
Over the past 40-50 years, the total number of rhinos in Kenya have dwindled significantly, but have risen somewhat in recent years due to successful conservation efforts.
- 1970: 20,000 rhinos
- 1990: 400 rhinos
- 2017: 1,258 rhinos (510 southern white and 745 black rhinos)
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