Rhino baby news:
Uganda’s Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary celebrates another baby rhino born the night of 8th September 2023 to adult female KORI.
According to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the female calf now brings the total number of Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to 41 healthy individuals.
Since Uganda Wildlife Authority and wildlife conservation partners, Uganda Rhino Fund started the breeding programme of southern white rhino in 2002 to reintroduce the endangered species, which by the time were extinct, the programme has resulted into 41 rhinos roaming the rhino ranch in Nakasongola.
Uganda based Animal welfare advocate and Veterinarian, Dr Richard Ssuna, posted on his X timeline following news about the rhino baby
“Impressive to learn that we are at 41!
I still recall the first couple of breeding rhinos that were translocated from Solio Farm in Layikipia Kenya back in 2002. Ziwa Ranch has done well
The news of the rhino baby at Uganda’s Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary comes ahead of this year’s World Rhino Day
World Rhino Day in Uganda is celebrated every year on 22 September to raise awareness about the southern rhino species which now call Uganda home.
Apart from Southern White Rhino in Uganda, other 4 rhino species also celebrated on the rhino day worldwide, they include; the greater one-horned rhino, Sumatran rhino, Javan rhino, black rhino, and white rhino
According to World Rhino Day website, 22 September is a special day that provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways.
World Rhino Day activities vary from one participant to the next. Donors and partners are able to contribute to the organizations and initiatives of their choosing. Peaceful demonstrations, classroom projects, fundraising dinners, auctions and poster displays are just a few examples.
Uganda Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola the ONLY place in Uganda where rhinos can be seen roaming the wild & can be tracked on foot.
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