The last male North African white rhinoceros died

The last male caretakers of the North African white rhinoceros in Kenya said it died after months of severe illness.

Sudan, the world's last male North African white rhino, died from many age-related complications, according to researchers. The announcement from the Ol Pejeta sanctuary in Kenya said the 45-year-old rhino was destroyed yesterday after its condition deteriorated, making it impossible for animals to stand up. Its muscles and bones are degenerated and its skin has wide wounds, according to ABC News.

Sudanese care workers said it was very peaceful.

Sudan is at the heart of an effort to save animals from extinction with the participation of two living female rhinos."It is a great ambassador representing his species and will be remembered for what he did to raise the world's awareness of the plight of not only rhinos but thousands of other species are right now. faced by human activity , " said Richard Vigne, conservation director.

Sudanese rhinos are very famous, attracting thousands of visitors to visit the sanctuary every year. Last year, it was dubbed the "sexiest single guy in the world" on Tinder dating app in a fundraising campaign.

The last male North African white rhino was born in Sudan, taken to a Czech zoo and later moved to Kenya in 2009. Sudanese care workers said it was peaceful. Researchers collected genetic material from the rhino's corpse yesterday in hopes of reviving the North African white rhino in the future through advanced cell technologies.

Sudan was seriously ill for several months before dying.(Video: CGTN).