The White Rhinoceroses: A Dying Breed

After recently settling on a National Geographic article, I paused to reflect on how modern day society has affected the world. Of course, animal and plant species have other opposition that may cause for their associated extinction; however, it is difficult to interpret it respectively. After all, the society of man has long interfered with nature and is undoubtedly the cause of overhunting and overfishing; according to global researchers. I have included a referenced source below for those interested.

To reengage the aforementioned title, only eight northern white rhinoceroses remain alive today, and are all in captivity. The species has not been reported in the wild since 2005. Apparently, rhinoceroses are poached primarily for their horns, which are eventually carved and shaped into knife handles or utilized as powder for medicinal purposes. Whatever the case be, white rhinoceroses have long been on the critically endangered list.

Four of the rhinos were recently transported to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, in hope of introducing them to their native climate and atmosphere. Apparently, if the captivity-born species can adjust accordingly, the chances of frequent mating between the two males and two females are still questionable, but likely. Former captives of the Czech zoo, Dvur Kralove, have not frequently mated similarly to other species, such as the black rhinoceroses. Previous acts have not been reported successful since the year 2000. Dvur Kralove zoologists and administration have undeniably suggested that changes in mating habits are necessary; however, many failed attempts leave little options remaining. And thus, the final decision was declared that 4 of the species would be transported immediately to African soil.

As previously mentioned, I enjoy reading and watching National Geographic; however, I typically lack interest in the latter of the information presented. Though I can hardly represent the slightest aid required to maintain the associated species, the purpose of this article was to simply inform readers of the apparent dangers involved with animal species across the globe. Of course,

Cyber Diver News Network (2009). Overhunting caused mass marine life extinction. Retrieved Dec 23, 2009 from http://www.cdnn.info/news/article/a010730.html