Man’s activities driving last northern white rhinos to extinction

A northern white rhino

On Saturday last week, I made a brief visit to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia. It is a haven of sorts for endangered species such as the rhino besides offering refuge to 37 chimpanzees.

However, one of the saddest ecological disasters in the world is taking place here. In a 700-acre enclosure are three massive rhinos – Sudan, Najin and Fatu. A casual look shows contented animals steadily browsing in the company of other herbivores.