FRAGILE      RHINO

Split Horn

 

A female rhino, known as “Split Horn”, was poached for her horn in the early hours of the morning on Saturday 8th November 2014. 

 

“Split Horn” had a young calf with her when she was darted by the poachers. Unfortunately, it was a lethal dose and she died as a result. Both horns were removed.

“Split horn” has been on the reserve for a number of years, she has given birth to three young and has raised them successfully. Her last young calf survived the incident and has currently joined a sub-adult male.

 

The calf has bonded well with an older male. They have formed a brotherly bond and is growing well with showing little signs of being effected by trauma of the paoching of his mother.