The Care for Wild Sanctuary welcomed a new orphan rhino calf two weeks ago. She has been reaching essential milestones and taking steps in her rehabilitation since losing her mother.
On 27 March, veterinarian Dr Peter Buss acted swiftly after finding the little rhino by her mother in the Kruger National Park. The cause of death remains unknown.
The care staff at Care for Wild were ready and waiting for the new arrival. They stayed by her side throughout the night and the following days to stabilise and comfort her. She is thought to be between 10 and 12 months old.
The team began to see improvements in her behaviour after introducing her to their crash of orphans, Jock, Aquazi, and Mavic, who offered her comfort and support and built her trust and confidence in their caregivers.
The sanctuary says that forming emotional bonds with other rhino calves is an important step in her rehabilitation process and builds a strong base for successful rewilding in the future.
In a social media post, Care for Wild said that ‘after being introduced to Jock, Mavic, and Aquazi, this new little arrival gained confidence and started to relax. With the support of her new friends, she is learning to trust the caregivers and has started to take Lucerne. These are important steps in moving her towards a personalised supplementary feeding program to support her growth and development.’
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