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Official Twitter account of East Africa's largest black rhino sanctuary. Home of the last two remaining northern white rhinos on the planet 🌍.
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Imagine a world where Najin and Fatu aren't the last of their kind – where northern white rhino calves once again roam the plains of Africa.
Today, we're launching Rhino Recovery, a crucial campaign to support our efforts towards the first northern white rhino birth since 2000
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It is with great sadness that Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Dvůr Králové Zoo announce that Sudan, the world’s last male northern white rhino, age 45, died at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya on March 19th, 2018 (yesterday).
#SudanForever
#TheLoneBachelorGone
#Only2Left
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So many people have supported the northern white rhinos since they arrived on Ol Pejeta in 2009, and we feel it is important to inform you that Sudan, the last male northern white rhino on the planet, is starting to show signs of ailing.
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Additionally, his genetic material was collected yesterday and provides a hope for future attempts at reproduction of northern white rhinos through advanced cellular technologies.
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Sudan will be remembered for his unusually memorable life. In the 1970s, he escaped extinction of his kind in the wild when he was moved to Dvůr Králové Zoo. Throughout his existence, he significantly contributed to survival of his species as he sired two females.
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During his final years, Sudan came back to Africa and stole the heart of many with his dignity and strength.
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“We on Ol Pejeta are all saddened by Sudan’s death. He was a great ambassador for his species and will be remembered for the work he did to raise awareness globally of the plight facing not only rhinos, but also the many thousands of other species facing extinction
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Unfortunately, Sudan’s death leaves just two female northern white rhinos on the planet; his daughter Najin and her daughter Fatu, who remain at Ol Pejeta.
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The only hope for the preservation of this subspecies now lies in developing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) techniques using eggs from the two remaining females, stored northern white rhino semen from males and surrogate southern white rhino females.
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Sudan was being treated for age-related complications that led to degenerative changes in muscles and bones combined with extensive skin wounds. His condition worsened significantly in the last 24 hours; he was unable to stand up and was suffering a great deal.
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Today we’re sending Najin the warmest birthday wishes as she turns 34 today!
At 34, she is the oldest northern white rhino alive and one of the last two remaining.
We love you Najin, Happy Birthday
🎂🎁❤️
Photo Credit:
@RioWildPhotos
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as a result of unsustainable human activity. One day, his demise will hopefully be seen as a seminal moment for conservationists world wide,” said Richard Vigne, Ol Pejeta’s CEO.
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Today marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Sudan, the last male northern white rhino on the planet. His passing in March 2018, here on Ol Pejeta, sent shockwaves around the world.
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@AREAJULID
Hi there, they are not extinct yet. They were declared functionally extinct in 2018. However, there are still 2 females in existence that live on Ol Pejeta and a team of incredible scientists and conservationists are working on assisted methods of reproduction to revive them!
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Happy
#WorldRhinoDay
. As the biggest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa as well as home to the last 2 northern white rhino, this day is especially meaningful to us. Our resolve to conserving rhino is stronger than ever and with your support, rhino numbers in Kenya will grow.
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Everything possible is being done to help him regain his health. We are very concerned about him - he's extremely old for a rhino and we do not want him to suffer unnecessarily.
We will keep you updated on all developments. Please keep him in your thoughts.
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The resilience that Sudan is showing in the face of adversity is truly remarkable. Yesterday, he came out of his boma, took a stroll in the larger enclosure and grazed peacefully. Our beloved Mzee has clearly not lost the will to live and is not going down without a fight.
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NEW BLACK RHINO BIRTH!! We're proud to announce that Nabuul, has given birth to her first ever calf! More here:
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NORTHERN WHITE RHINO EMBRYO UPDATE
Fantastic news as FIVE new embryos and new surrogate mothers added to the Northern White Rhino rescue project!
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The veterinary team from the Dvůr Králové Zoo, Ol Pejeta and Kenya Wildlife Service made the decision to euthanize him.
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FAREWELL DIEGO (2013-2020)
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Diego, the Belgian Malinois who has been the star of our K-9 Unit for over 5 years. Diego had to be euthanised on Monday, October 19th after being diagnosed with bone cancer.
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Today we celebrate
#WorldRhinoDay
All of the 5 rhino species are threatened by poaching and habitat loss. We collectively can make a change!
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At the advanced age of 45, his health has begun deteriorating, and his future is not looking bright. At the end of the 2017, Sudan developed an uncomfortable age related infection on his back right leg.
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Rhino populations across the world have been decimated by the illegal trade in rhino horn.
Poaching has reduced the number of northern white rhinos to just two, Najin and Fatu, protected round the clock by armed guards here on Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
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This morning, we gave Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, a fitting tribute in honour of his life and his great work as a rhino conservation ambassador.
#ATributeToSudan
#RememberingSudan
#SudanForever
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Our dear Fatu, one of the last two
#northernwhiterhino
left on our planet, turned 18 yesterday. She is still young, which means there is still hope to save her rhino subspecies via Assisted Reproductive Techniques.
May you live long Fatu to see your species make a comeback.
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For three consecutive days, Sudan has left his boma in the early morning and browsed in the greater enclosure. His improved mobility is an encouraging development and we hope that this continues over the coming days.
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Today is International Best Friend day, and in celebration of the day we want to talk about the incredible relationships between the northern white rhinos and their caregivers.
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Today, we honor all the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our wildlife.
#WorldRangerDay
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NORTHERN WHITE RHINO EMBRYO UPDATE
Another FIVE new northern white rhino embryos have been created, bringing the total to 22!
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We are delighted to announce that Lola the black rhino, star of the augmented reality game
@safari_central
, has successfully delivered her 1st calf. More on this awesome news here:
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Recently, a secondary and much deeper infection was discovered beneath the initial one. This has been treated, but worryingly, the infection is taking longer to recover, despite the best efforts of his team of vets who are giving him 24 hour care.
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It was immediately assessed by a team of vets from around the world, and responded well to treatment, healing quickly. He resumed normal movement and foraging habits over January up to mid-February, with his demeanour and general activity improving significantly.
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It’s been raining heavily on Ol Pejeta for the past couple of days and the weather certainly seems to have lifted Sudan’s spirits. He has been able to wallow in the mud - with the careful assistance of his caregivers – something that he seems to savour.
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BREAKING NEWS - WE NOW HAVE TWO NORTHERN WHITE RHINO EMBRYOS!
We are happy to announce that two northern white rhino embryos have been successfully matured and fertilised. This development marks a turning point in the race to save the northern white rhino from near extinction!
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“They say an elephant never forgets. What they don’t tell you is, you never forget an elephant.” – Bill Murray.
This
#WorldElephantDay
we are celebrating these incredible animals and raising awareness of the threats to their survival.
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We are happy to share the news of a successful translocation of a blind black rhino and her young calf from the wider conservancy to a protected boma here at Ol Pejeta.
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It's Baraka's birthday! 🎉 🙌 🎈
Our sweet blind black rhino celebrates his 28th birthday today!
Join us in wishing Baraka a Happy Birthday 🎈.
Video credit: Rio The Photographer / Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Ol Pejeta will hold a Tribute Ceremony to honour Sudan’s life, the last male northern white rhino, this Saturday, 31st March 2018. The ceremony will be held at the Rhino Memorial and will begin at precisely 10:00 am. The event is open to members of the public. Entry fees apply.
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Our K9 puppies turn ONE today! 🎉 🎈
Happy Birthday to these furry wildlife guardians, who are doing such an important job on the frontlines of conservation!
Photo credit:
@RioWildPhotos
#AntiPoaching
#StopPoaching
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Not a single rhino has been poached on Ol Pejeta in over 6 years, all thanks to the hard work of the men and women working at our conservancy!
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For the last 9 years, Sudan has been an integral part of the Ol Pejeta family – and it is extremely hard to come to grips with the reality that he is gone forever.
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Decedents of Sudan, Najin and her daughter Fatu are the rarest rhinos in the world, they are the last two northern white rhinos.
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'The confirmation of this pregnancy through artificial insemination represents an historic event for our organisation but also a critical step in our effort to save the northern white rhino'
#NorthernWhiteRhinos
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Kenya's black rhino population has more than doubled in the last three decades, totalling 960 individuals at the end of 2023, up from under 400 in 1989.
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In 2022, black rhino Nargis was regularly spotted on Ol Pejeta running behind her young calf which is unusual behaviour for black rhinos and a clear red flag to our rangers. It became clear that she was following her daughter because she couldn’t see where she was going.Thread👇
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The 4th of July was a day of celebration on Ol Pejeta as reports of a NEW southern white rhino calf were announced 🎉!!
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Today is
#WorldRhinoDay2023
🦏!!!
Last year Ol Pejeta saw record numbers of rhinos born and this year marks 6 years of zero poaching. Amid brutal, record-breaking droughts, these phenomenal achievements represent huge milestones in the conservation of rhinos.
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James Mwenda is one of the 6 dedicated caregivers who take care of Sudan on a daily basis. Most of the caregivers have been with him since he arrived on Ol Pejeta in 2009 and to them; he is like family.
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Elephants are what is considered a key-stone species, that means that the overall health of their habitat is dependent on them.
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy will tomorrow hold a Tribute Ceremony in honour of Sudan, the last male northern white rhino. The ceremony will be held at the Rhino Memorial and will begin at precisely 10:00 am. The event is open to members of the public. Entry fees apply.
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Beautiful herd of Ankole cattle on Ol Pejeta. Photo by Jose Soto Ferraris.
#DiscoverTheWild
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Everyone at Ol Pejeta would like to wish Sir David Attenborough a very Happy Birthday!
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Last month the Kenya Wildlife Service assisted the Ol Pejeta team with successfully ear notching 29 black rhinos and 10 southern white rhinos on the conservancy.
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Sudan’s daughter Najin and granddaughter Fatu were both born in Dvur Kralove Zoo in the Czech Republic. In 2009 it was decided that Suni, Sudan, Najin and Fatu would be translocated almost 4000 miles south, to Ol Pejeta in Kenya.
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Another amazing sighting of the rare ‘blonde’ zebra on Ol Pejeta by wildlife photographer Ken Conger.
Great to see the zebra is looking so healthy and thriving!
Image credit: Ken Conger
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#DidYouKnow
Southern white rhinoceros are dependent on water and will drink up to 72 litres per day if water is available. They are also capable of going without water for up to four days.
Video by Glyn Edmunds
#OlPejetaRhinos
#WorthMoreAlive
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Some fantastic news from our wildlife team as a new-born Grevy’s zebra foal has been spotted on the conservancy. A sighting such as this is a great sign that we are protecting critical Grevy’s zebra habitat and as such their population is able to grow.
#OlPejetaConservancy
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NEW BLACK RHINO BIRTH ON OL PEJETA. Hooray! We are pleased to announce that Jasho, a female black rhino yesterday gave birth to her 2nd calf
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Did you know that there are only two remaining northern white rhinos in the world? Meet Najin and Fatu, the last two of their subspecies, both of whom call Ol Pejeta Conservancy their home.
Photo credit: Dylan Habil / Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Have you met the extraordinary duo, Najin and Fatu? They are the last two northern white rhinos on our planet and serve as a symbol of the incredible resilience of nature and the urgent need for conservation action.
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Tomorrow is World Rhino Day and what better way to celebrate than to visit two living legends?
Najin and Fatu are the last two northern white rhinos in the world and their story is a beacon of hope and a call to action for rhino conservation.
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Today is
#WorldWildlifeDay
, and we have been overwhelmed by the messages of concern, touching tributes and well wishes for Sudan. It has been a tough couple of days for us here at Ol Pejeta but your encouragement has kept us (and Sudan) going.
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A heart-warming moment between Ol Pejeta photographer Rio and Sarah, one of the K9-Unit antipoaching dogs.
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Today we recognise one of our longest serving rangers, Stephen Elimlim. He's worked at Ol Pejeta for 21 years, helping our rhino population grow from 8 in 1999 to 1402 today. Read his inspiring story here
#WorldRangerDay
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Today we were sending the warmest birthday wishes to Fatu who turns 23 today 🎉!
Fatu, you have captured our hearts and ignited a passion for conservation and wildlife preservation to everyone who has had the privilege of meeting you.
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“Many people think of extinction being this imaginary tale told by conservationists, but I have lived it, I know what it is." – James Mwenda
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Jojo, one of our Caretakers, called them out from grazing to enjoy their supplements. Fatu and her bff Tauwo responded and this is how they came running in excitement 😆.
This is JoJo tapping into his innate Kenyan turbo to run when he realized he couldn't control them. 😆
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Blind black rhino Baraka is a fan favourite here at Ol Pejeta and a fantastic ambassador for his species. He truly epitomises the resilience and stubbornness of a black rhino.
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Another great news story for Kenyan elephants as last week reports emerged of a rare set of elephant twins that have been born!
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The
#WildlifeRangerChallenge
is the world’s largest celebration of solidarity, support and fundraising for the ranger profession.
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A male southern white rhino quenches his thirst as dark clouds loom over Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
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So cute 😍Thank you so much for this incredible gesture!
Hello
@OlPejeta
!
Please say hi to our newborn 💕
We named him Sudan after your Northern White Rhino 🦏 💚
#SudanForever
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Ol Pejeta Conservancy
The champ getting ready for the week.
Have a productive week ahead.
🎥 James Mwenda
#Baraka
#OlPejetaRhinos
#WorthMoreAlive
#MudBath
#EndExtinction
#MondayMotivation
#OlPejeta
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After Sudan’s demise ,only two northern white rhinos remain on our planet.
The case of the northern whites should serve as a cautionary tale for humanity. We need to work to ensure that not only other species of rhino thrive, but all other wildlife that we share our planet with.
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The message this Earth Day is that it is time for us all to ‘Invest In Our Planet’ by taking action, innovating and implementing change.
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Our teams have been very excited to hear the news that an extremely rare black leopard cub has been spotted on the conservancy and one lucky visitor captured this great footage of the cub alongside its sibling!
Video credit: Jilime Photo Safaris
#OlPejeta
#OlPejetaConservancy
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At first glance, a rhino horn may seem like a simple structure, but it's anything but that.
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We, at Ol Pejeta, want to extend our warmest birthday wishes to Dr Jane Goodall who turns 89 today !
Jane is best known for her work with the Chimpanzees, but she has done so much more for conservation in the years since leaving Gombe, Tanzania.
@JaneGoodallInst
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@BrotherNature
Hi there! Although the northern white rhino was declared functionally extinct in 2018 when Sudan died, there are still 2 females that live on Ol Pejeta. We are working with a team of incredible scientists on assisted reproduction to revive the species.
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As we head into June here in Laikipia, we can expect drier days and cooler nights meaning this is a great time to experience night drives with many predators active and hunting at night.
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** B R E A K I N G N E W S **
We are delighted to announce that yesterday, we had a new southern white rhino calf born, bringing our total to an amazing 184 rhinos on Ol Pejeta 🦏🎊! When you are one of the largest rhino sanctuaries in the world, every day is a celebration...
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Keep our
#rhino
#rangers
safe- the men who safeguard our rhinos need your help.
http://t.co/50hxQENE9d
#RT
#OlPejeta
http://t.co/nHLtJFgRR2
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As the biggest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, home to the last two northern white rhinos, and significant southern white rhino populations,
#WorldRhinoDay
is extra special to us.
Our resolve to conserve these precious rhinos is stronger than ever!
#OlPejeta
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These girls love two things; rain and a good mud bath!
We’re happy they are back to their normal selves after the ground breaking procedure yesterday (August 22nd, 2019).
#OlPejeta
#Kifaru
#NorthernWhiteRhinoRecovery
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Sudan’s death is another sad chapter in the story of the northern white rhinos but there is still some hope left for this subspecies. Ol Pejeta Conservancy and
@zoodvurkralove
are now partnering with IZW Berlin, Avantea Cremona, Embryo Plus and
@kwskenya
to research into IVF 1/3
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