Kinyanjui, my rhino update

Kinyanjui was among 25 rhinos successfully notched in the project, which enables staff to identify individuals and monitor the population effectively. The dominant male became number 24. Ear notching is entirely painless process for rhinos. A helicopter hovers over the rhino population area, looking for an un-notched rhino. Once identified, the rhino is darted with an anaesthetic & herded into a safe area. The process is about less than 10 mins.
One of five species of rhinos across the world, the Great Indian rhino is being targeted for it’s valuable horn. It is used for medicines in south Asian countries & in Yemen carved into ceremonial dagger handles known as ‘Jambiyas’. Great Indian rhino ivory can fetch up to 10 times more than an African rhino horn. To these magnificent rhinos, they can be viewed in India’s Kaziranga National Park.
WWF’s rhino conservation has spanned over 45 years.
To add to my happiness, Kinyanjui is now sharing territory with another adult male, Lepeyok at his home in Nairobi National Park, Kenya.
I hope one day to visit Nairobi & see my adoptive rhino Kiny, that i help sponsor.
If you can make a change by supporting an endangered species, please do so through WWF and preserve our wildlife in the world for or future descendants in enjoy these rare beauties.