Two calves born at CARE for wild rhino sanctuary

March marked another win for rhino conservation for CARE for Wild Rhino Sanctuary after the birth of two rhinos weeks apart.

- THOBEKA NGEMA

On Saturday, CARE for Wild shared breaking news that rhino orphan Fern gave birth to her first calf and the 24th rhino calf to be born at the sanctuary.

“As a first-time mom, Fern is doing so well, and we are so proud of her. Her little son is full of energy and brimming with confidence, and it is a pleasure and a privilege to watch him daily,” Care for Wild said.

Fern was a young orphan who sustained injuries and wounds from hyenas. She was rescued after wandering alone for six weeks. She received intensive care whilst her tail healed and was soon introduced to the other orphans. She became best friends with Khanya, Rose and Rubybelle, and the crash have remained close friends ever since.

Meanwhile, on the monitoring of March, CARE for Wild welcomed the 23rd rhino calf born to released orphans.

Care for Wild CEO and founder Petronel Nieuwoudt received a radio call from the Intensive Protection Zone, informing her that Twinkle had given birth to her second calf, another daughter.