Ntombi, the rhino calf who's a survivor!

WINNING THE FIGHT FOR LIFE: A SYMBOL OF HOPE FOR RHINO
8th February 2013

On the 8th of January the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s (EWT) Rhino Orphan Response Project, in partnership with the Rhino Orphanage, rescued a horrifically injured, two month old White Rhino orphan.
The calf was found in a terrible condition. She had obviously tried to return to her mother while the poachers were removing her horn and they slashed at her face with a panga and an axe repeatedly in order to chase her away. The calf survived the brutal attack but was left with 18 very deep lacerations across her face, one which cut right through her horn and sinuses and another which penetrated her skull.
“We are very happy to report that Ntombi, the little calf, has healed far beyond expectations! In less than a month she has gone from being a very weak, traumatised rhino calf with severe head injuries and lacerations to a healthy, happy and active rhino. She still has moments of panic but most of the time she is content. She loves water and rushes to the dam at every opportunity where she will gleefully spend an hour or two swimming. The wounds have healed exceptionally well and one cannot believe that this is the same calf that we rescued. Ntombi’s recovery is undoubtedly a symbol of hope for the rhino poaching crisis in South Africa. With concerted, collaborative effort we can and will turn the tide,” commented the EWT’s rhino rehabilitation specialist, Karen Trendler.

The Rhino Orphan Response Project provides an integrated emergency response and support network for rhino calves that may be injured, orphaned and traumatised as a result of poaching events. The project ensures that the calves are recovered swiftly, stabilised and treated and, if necessary, are then placed in suitable facilities with professional staff.

Source: http://www.ewt.org.za/programmes/LPP/articles/ntombi.pdf

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Rhino poaching hits record numbers in South Africa - CNN

(CNN) -- A record number of rhinos have been killed this year in South Africa, fueled by the belief that their horns can cure cancer.An unsubstantiated belief on their healing powers is spreading in southeast Asia, sending clients paying top dollar for traditional cures, officials said.So far, 455 African rhinos have been killed this year, according to government officials. A total of 448 rhinos were killed last year.

"It is critical for the South African government to engage with consumer countries and to fight against international syndicates involved in illegal rhino horn trade," said Dr. Jo Shaw, rhino coordinator for the WWF in South Africa.

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One of the nations linked to the trade is Vietnam and a collaboration action between the two against illegal rhino horn trade remains unsigned, according to Shaw."There is also an urgent need for law enforcement actions by neighboring countries implicated as transit routes for illegal trade in rhino horn," the coordinator said.Conservation group Save the Rhino estimates that there are 25,000 rhinos in Africa. Of those, about 21,000 live in South Africa, the group says."Rhino numbers continue to grow in South Africa as more rhinos are being born than are dying, even when poaching mortalities are taken into account," Shaw said. "However, we are approaching the critical tipping point where rhino numbers go into decline and would undermine conservation efforts."South African officials say they have arrested nearly 200 people linked to the trade, including about 20 who allegedly serve as couriers.

Source:
http://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/17/world/africa/south-africa-rhino-killings/index.html?iref=allsearch

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