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Rare rhino to get burial befitting king of the jungle

A rhino cemetery in Laikipia. [Caroline Chebet, Standard]

Conservationists will give Sudan - the world’s last male northern white rhino - an elaborate sendoff to keep his memories alive.

“Lead experts are still consulting on possible options on what to do with the remains. Preserving the remains is also an option for future reference although a final decision is yet to be made,” said Mr Samuel Mutisya, head of Wildlife at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

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