Over the past decade, rhino numbers have decreased dramatically. Now, it’s a race against time to save the species, which experts believe could become extinct within as little as five years.
The Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary in South Africa, which is the largest orphan rhino sanctuary in the world, is home to more than 100 orphaned rhinos. The center cares for many of these majestic creatures, which are impacted by poaching.
But experts point out that rhino horns are made of keratin, which is similar to what human fingernails are made of. Still, rhino horn is sold in markets such as China and Vietnam, and can retail for about $10,000 a pound. “We are at this stage cause we are at the brink of failure,” pilot David Simelani told “GMA.” “It is the last thing we can do to save these species.”One of the most delicate missions that Simelani explained is also flying calves to the rhino sanctuary.
Despite all odds, Storm had the nature of a rhino and was able to thrive in the sanctuary. Storm ended up becoming the father of two calves that are both under 3 months old.
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