World's last male northern white rhino dies

[KenH]

"Rhinos are targeted by poachers, fueled by the belief in Asia that their horns cure various ailments. Experts say the rhino horn is becoming more lucrative than drugs.

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The western black rhino was declared extinct seven years ago as a result of poaching. All five remaining rhino species worldwide are considered threatened, according to the conservation group Save the Rhino."

World's last white northern rhino dies - CNN

 

[Matt Black]

A tragedy for Creation

 

[777]

Sorry to hear this, what an awesome animal - at least they managed to save Sudan's genetic material, ought to at least give it another shot with those two girl northerns left.

I saw this story here first, also gives an update on cousins:

Last male northern white rhino dies

and they said Sudan was 45, which is equivalent to about 90 in human years and now I feel old. He was so awesome, though, and hope his kind make a comeback.

 

[HankD]

For a moment I thought you meant Male Northern White Republican In Name Only.

Ya I know I'm a white supremacist, racist, Yankee male chauvinist.

 

[InTheLight]

For a moment I thought you meant Male Northern White Republican In Name Only.

Darn. Beat me to it.

They should have moved this rhino to Washington DC. RINOs seem to thrive there.

 

[HankD]

Darn. Beat me to it.

They should have moved this rhino to Washington DC. RINOs seem to thrive there.