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This Expert Cares for Endangered Rhinos
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James Mwenda is the caretaker for the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, both females, at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, a country in Africa. In 2018, the last male northern white rhinoceros died there. The rhino’s name was Sudan—and he became a symbol of the plight of all rhinos. The animals are threatened by illegal hunting. We spoke with Mwenda about his mission to speak out for rhinos.
Q: What is it like to care for northern white rhinos?
A: It’s joyful because we are able to give hope to this embattled species, but it’s also sad knowing they face
Q: Why was Sudan so important as a symbol?
A: Sudan was a red-light warning about how much we are harming the planet. He was a symbol not only of rhinos, but also of the many plants and animals that face extinction because of things like
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Mwenda with one of the rhinos he cares for.
