SUDAN, The Last Male Northern White Rhino Existed On Earth — Facts You May Not Know About This Extincting Species
SUDAN, The Last Male Northern White Rhino Existed On Earth — Facts You May Not Know About This Extincting Species
Birth Of Sudan
Sudan was born in a zoo in Sudan, 1973. He was named 'Sudan' after his birthplace. Then he lived in a zoo in the Czech Republic. From there he was brought to Kenya. He later died there.
Actual Color Of Sudan
The white rhino in the north is actually white in name. Their naming is the result of misunderstandings and stupidity of the colonial period. The Dutch settlers called them Dakat Wise. Which means wide, or prudent. The English settlers thought that the Dutch were calling it white. So they started calling it white rhinoceros. Others are black rhinos. In fact, the rhinos of both groups are gray in terms of color.
Characteristics Of Sudan's Species
The northern white rhinoceros is a mammal. Rhinos have survived as very quiet animals for millions of years. They lived on grass — has survived for 500 million years! There is no other animal who hunts rhinos. And the rhino do not hunt anyone. Those who shoot rhinos, or shoot them down with poisoned arrows they cut off their horns. The rhinoceros squirmed in excruciating pain after cutting its horns. A rhinoceros survives such an injury for only a few hours to a few days. Naturally, the question arises, why did people extinct white rhinos while hunting?
Why Hunters Hunts Rhinos?
Hunters hunted rhinos first to enjoy the hunt. The downfall of a large animal was once a sign of courage. It was seen as a process of building a 'civilized' world from the wild. Then the hunt begins to collect the horns. Many things can be made with that horn. These horns have been used as trophies. It has also been widely used in Chinese local medical systems to test for toxins and to facilitate childbirth. It has been said that rhinoceros horn powder cools the blood, reduces fever and relieves headaches. Protects from snake bites, stops vomiting.
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Although none of this is true. These are people's misconceptions. Just as human nails are made of keratin, rhino horns are made of the same material. Superstition and superstition have also led to the extinction of rhinos. People have different beliefs about any special horn made of keratin. Its horns are used in various folk medicine, as a symbol of status in different societies, as a memento. There is no shortage of consumers, hunters take advantage of the demand for horns. Rhinos are killed brutally.
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| Late Last Male White Rhino "Sudan" With A Guard Source: Instagram |
Attemepts To Save White Rhinos
Attempts were made to save the subspecies in the 1970s by capturing some white rhinos and keeping them in zoos. That year, the number of northern white rhinos dropped from 1,000 to 600. In 1980, only 15 of them survived in the forest, up from 4 in 2006. Sadly, zoo rhinos were dying before they were old enough to give birth. Few organizations try their best to protect the species. 'Sudan' lived in the Czech Republic. The plan is to take him to one of Kenya's safest game reserves. A total of four rhinos will be taken. In 2009, all four white rhinos, Sudan, Suni, Nazin and Fatu were repatriated to Africa. Hopefully, a miracle would happen with four of them. This species will be saved. That did not happen. Suni is dead. Then Sudan. There are two women alive.
Last Stage Of Sudan's Life
This species of rhinoceros has been seen in many African countries but has never been seen in Kenya. He had her place in this safe habitat as an attempt to save the species. For the last few years of his life he was kept in an old cattle farm called Ol Pejeta in Kenya, which is being used as a wildlife conservation forest account. After visiting several zoos, he finally came to Ol Pejeta. The plan to save this species of white rhino was the last attempt to save the species. The four rhino members were taken to Kenya from the Devur Ralve Zoo. About four thousand miles away, but in the right environment. Sudan was trained on how to get into the box.
Sudan came to Kenya in a nice box. Because, he is a rhinoceros who has learned the manners of the zoo. In Kenya, Sudan lives on a 100 acre field. Which is surrounded by high electric wires. Road on one side. From there the audience could see him. They are taken in the light and air of Africa, the motherland of rhinos. A 24-hour guard was posted to protect him from predators. News of Sudan and his three companions spread all around. People come to see them. To know about them. Some come to take lot of pictures. Some are amazed. Some are cries out in grief, thinking that the Sudan's species will no longer be found on earth. Everyone falls in love with him. Sudan became a celebrity. There were many traffic jams to see them. Besides, his name spread all over the world The BBC, National Geographic and the New York Times are regularly air their news.
Last Male White Rhino Sudan's Death
The members of this species live in the wild for 40 years. Sudan has lived a little longer than that - 45 years. The rhinoceros, born in 1973 and died in 2018, is comparable to old as a 91-year-old man. Before death, various diseases have taken root in his body. He has been ill for a month. Such a heartbreaking event has happened in the world. The last male member of the world's 'northern white rhinoceros' species died on March 19, 2018.
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| Late Last Male White Male Rhino 'Sudan' With A Guard Source: Instagram |
Last Existing White Rhinos In The World
'Sudan' has left two of his descendants. His daughter Nazin, granddaughter Fatu. It has left two female members in a situation where they have no chance or possibility to give birth to another member. So somehow this species can be considered extinct.
Effect On The Ecosystem Beacuse Of The Extinction Of White Rhinos
One might say, the world is not a museum. Nature moves at its own pace. Hundreds of species are constantly becoming extinct. And what happens when a species becomes extinct? White rhinos are not just rhinos. This rhino keeps its environment healthy. Keeps the path to the forest clean. Regular movement creates roads for small animals. Eats a large amount of grass and keeps the field clean. Because of the grass they eat, the grass that is suitable food for deer (gazelle) gets a chance to grow. Its dung is inhabited by various insects, on which various species of birds depend. All in all, rhinos are an important component of the ecosystem. To keep the ecosystem healthy, rhinos must be kept alive.
Condition Of Other Rhino Species
Other rhino species are also on the verge of extinction. The existing rhinoceros lives in Kenya, South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
But in the war in Africa at the end of the twentieth century, it was impossible to create safe havens for them. They have been affected by the conflict between various tribes and armed groups.
Some Rumors About Rhinos
Many people think that the rhinoceros is an amazing creature. Europeans are responsible for spreading this idea. No rhinos have been seen in Europe in the last one thousand years. But European travelers have spread rumors about rhinos. Marco Polo According to his travel story 'The Travel of Marco Polo', rhinos are ugly unicorns who do not kill the enemy with their unicorns. They pierce their horns below the knees, pulling their own death with a spiky tongue. Even in modern times there are many stories going on. None of which is true. Many people think that rhinos are the same age as dinosaurs. But they did not survive on earth for more than a horse. Again many call their horns unicorns. Many people talk about the various features of the horn. But the elements of our hair and nails and the horns of the rhinoceros are the same - made of keratin.
Sudan's extinct species is just one example of biodiversity extinction. Thousands of such species are disappearing. People have a direct role to play in the extinction of them. The extinction of the white rhinoceros, like ten other endangered species, is not a story of extinction according to the laws of nature. Thousands of species have become extinct due to man-made weapons, poison, traps and greed.