Death of Sudanese white rhino and warning to all humanity

The last North African male rhino - Sudan - has officially passed away. It can be said that this species is facing the danger of extinction in the near future.

As reported, Sudan - the last male rhino of the North African white rhinoceros - died at the age of 45. Currently, the world only has exactly two individuals of white rhinos, all of which are identical. and, are all descendants of Sudan.

And what is the reason for this disaster? Mainly due to human poaching.

Sudan - the North African white rhino has finally died.

Why is the white rhino chased and killed so much?The answer is not just greed.

White rhinoceros - just like its relatives - are giant creatures, weighing more than 2 tons. They eat grass, but can become extremely aggressive to protect their territory. Believe me, no one wants to face a full force of rhino - almost 100% will die.

But why is someone willing to take the risk to attack such a large and dangerous animal? Moreover, even if they almost face extinction, do people still hunt for them?

At this point, it can be said that white rhinos are really facing fate of extinction.

For some poachers, the answer is simply greed. But believe it, according to the CNN survey, most relate to the story . survival. When your family is hungry and the future is gloomy, the fate of a rhino doesn't say anything, as long as it's money.

The East Asian countries until now still have a huge demand for rhino horn. They are said to be panacea, and also a symbol of the power that many luxurious and noble figures pursue. And when the gold bags are constantly wandering around in the pasture, it's hard for the poachers nearby to ignore.

Race against time

At this point, it can be said that white rhinos are really facing the fate of extinction, like their relatives' black rhino. But that is the problem of the future, and now science is doing all it can to save that precious genome.

According to George Paul, a veterinarian at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the North African white rhino cannot mate with black rhinos. However, they may be suitable for southern white rhino.

Currently, scientists have succeeded in storing the genes of Sudan.

Southern white rhinoceros is not in danger. At Ol Pejeta, there are 19 individuals of this species. They differ in genome from northern relatives. But even if the next generation does not have 100% of the northern rhino genome, it is better than not doing anything and letting an entire species disappear.

In addition, the reserve is geared towards high-tech reproductive methods, including in vitro fertilization.

"Many other countries have succeeded in fertilizing embryos in vitro, then put them in the womb of another rhino. This method is said to be the most hopeful," Paul said.

"However, whether or not there is a need to consult a lot of experts".

Currently, scientists have succeeded in storing the genes of Sudan, aimed at future artificial breeding technology.

"The truth is that the last individual species will die in the next decade. But hopefully with the advancement of technology, we will bring them back in the future" - Paul shared with a lost look. mandarin

What solution for threatened organisms?

Countries that own rare species often have conservation organizations to protect them. However, the protection story is not always good.

As Kenya is an example. This African country possesses many rare animals (more precisely hunted animals to the point of becoming rare), and they have to set up Kenya Wildlife Service to protect them.

However, this organization is receiving many allegations of human rights, though they deny it at all. Among them, including the disappearance of indigenous peoples - is thought to be handled by the organization under the guise of poaching.

Poaching not only happens with rhinos, but also many other rare animals.

In addition, the problem of corruption in the Kenyan government apparatus also prevents the fight against poaching. And the problem is not only in countries with rare animals. There is a new demand for supply, and the story also spread to the consuming countries.

China - one of the countries with the largest demand for ivory and horns in the world has had to ban the consumption of these products in 2017. However, there is still a lot to do, because of the key of the whole story lies in the development of African nations.

When the country became unstable, the economy was still very poor, people could hardly resist the temptation to become hunters of rare animals. So many African countries are looking forward to the aid of developed countries - countries that have "contributed" . to devastating black continents in the past. However, what developed countries have done so far has not been effective.