Rhino calves - now free ranging

In 2003, Wildcare Africa had an influx of injured and orphaned rhino.By August,the centre was caring for 23 rhino - both black and white.

Tandi, a Namibian subspecies black female calf was abandoned shortly after birth at Addo National Park. Kapela, was born prematurely in Skukuza. Both were received by Wildcare as tiny newborns. Gina, a white female calf was abandoned by mom shortly after capture and relocation and joined the other two in the nursery.
After intensive nursing and lots of specialised care, the two black calves were moved to to Addo National Park when just 18 months old. Rearing continued and we are pleased to report back that both calves are now free ranging in Addo National Park. Gina was returned at 20 months to a game farm in Mpumalanga and is reportedly doing well.

Many rhino calves are orphaned during capture and translocation of rhino. With very intensive and specialised care, many of these orphans can be successfully returned to the wild.