Sudan, the world's last remaining male northern white rhino, has joined Tinder in a bid to successfully breed and save the species.
Sudan, the world's last remaining male northern white rhino, has joined Tinder in a bid to successfully breed and save the species.
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In Kenya, where the three remaining northern white rhinos live, armed guards prevent poaching.
In Kenya, where the three remaining northern white rhinos live, armed guards prevent poaching.
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Sudan is one of a handful of northern white rhinos left worldwide.
Sudan is one of a handful of northern white rhinos left worldwide.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
As the only male, the fate of the subspecies depends on Sudan. Though he is too old to mate, scientists are hoping to impregnate other females using his sperm.
As the only male, the fate of the subspecies depends on Sudan. Though he is too old to mate, scientists are hoping to impregnate other females using his sperm.
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In addition to round-the-clock security, the conservancy has put radio transmitters on the animals and dispatches incognito rangers into neighboring communities to gather intelligence on poaching.
In addition to round-the-clock security, the conservancy has put radio transmitters on the animals and dispatches incognito rangers into neighboring communities to gather intelligence on poaching.
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Rhinos are targeted by poachers, fueled by the belief in Asia that their horns cure various ailments.
Rhinos are targeted by poachers, fueled by the belief in Asia that their horns cure various ailments.
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