The Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary has taken in a 12-hour old rhino calf on Thursday afternoon, 9 December.
The calf was discovered, rescued and brought to the sanctuary by a South African National Parks (SANParks) team who were performing a routine operation in Kruger National Park.
The calf was incredibly weak and could not stand. Her umbilical cord was still attached. The calf has been receiving round-the-clock care to prevent her critical condition from worsening. The sanctuary has teams who rotate in shifts to ensure that there is always a caregiver by her side.
The calf is being fed hourly and will remain in the care of the sanctuary until she is self-sufficient, which is still a long way to go.
The Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and releases orphaned rhinos in protected areas through community involvement and sustainable solutions.
Pictures: The Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary
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