A beacon of hope for our rhinos Posted on 15 October 2012 In the midst of a rhino poaching disaster, we take a look back to a moment captured by Tammy Dennis two years ago when a female rhino brought a baby rhino into the world. Tammy explains: ‘This photo was taken in Aquila Private Game Reserve on a game drive at 18:00. When we first spotted the female she had 2 feet hanging and we realised the mother was giving birth. The birth took 30 minutes. It was an unforgettable and incredible experience and shows hope for the future of our rhinos.’ It may be a glimmer from the past, but it still gives us hope for the future survival of our rhinos. To do you bit to stop rhino poaching, check out these six simple ways to help end rhino poaching. Related Posts BBC Earth to air another season of docu-series Dynasties II 22 September 2022 Due to much critical acclaim, the harrowing, riveting and compelling wildlife docu-series, Dynasties II returns... read more Volunteer at Cape Town’s TEARS animal shelter for Mandela Day 11 July 2022 Celebrate Mandela Day and help some animals in need by spending 67 minutes volunteering at... read more South Africa’s rarest: the Knysna seahorse 3 May 2022 Seahorses are adorable, but also play a vital part in the ecosystem. The Knysna seahorse... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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