Protecting the Black Rhino from Extinction
Female: The sky sometimes seems huge in Kenya. The landscape is
majestic a home for Africa’s most spectacular and endangered
wildlife. 25 years ago there was some 70,000 black rhinos in
Africa but poachers have reduced the entire population to less than
3,000 but there is hope. These young orphans are among 400 black
rhinos to five relatively refuge in Kenya’s heavily guarded small
reserve and private ranchos. The purpose of this rhino orphanage
in Nairobi’s National Park is to provide a safe haven against
predators and poachers.
When they go out they’ll be moved to one of the heavily guarded reserves or private
ranchos. Initiative like this are helping to bring the black rhino
back from extinction. Daphne Sheldrick Orphanage is a
commitment that fills her life. She has raised 10 black rhinos here.
Daphne Sheldrick: It has been a lifetime. But it has been very rewarding it’s
wonderful to be able to raise an animal and to understand the mind
and to -- when you raise an orphan you understand that like you're
in charge and you learn things about it that you would never be
able to pick up.
Female: With the help of people like Daphne the numbers of black rhinos
are on the rise. There's now every prospect of a 50% increase by
the year 2000. Her work shows the difference individuals can
make in protecting endangered species. Despite the challenges
wherever we can be on this week’s road show we have always
found good reason for hope. The combination of inspired
individuals and communities coming together to preserve the
natural resources is making a crucial difference.
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