Fatu and Najin are the only remaining living species of this beautiful kind of animal. Hunters constantly target them, but brave Kenyan soldiers will make sure they don’t lay a finger on them.
The extinction of animal species due to human cruelty and greed must be one of the most horrific actions we are capable of doing. It’s the clearest proof that some people only value wealth and think of nothing other than themselves. Fortunately, there are people who have dedicated their lives to trying to counteract the actions of these evil individuals.
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The big problem with this is that so many of the endangered animals live in parts of the world where there isn’t the greatest concentration of capital.
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Many African countries, which are already afflicted by long-standing diseases as well as endemic poverty in their societies, have to allocate resources for the care of their wildlife. It is in these countries that poaching syndicates are most threatening. The equation is clearly perverse: the places that have the least capacity to care for animals are the places where they’re most at risk.
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Still, the Kenyan government is going to great lengths to protect the last two remaining African white rhinos.
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The history of illegal hunting of this animal is serious enough to have led to the current situation: today, the number left of this species left can be counted on one hand. Of course, these two specimens are highly sought after by hunters, which greatly increases the danger those who protect them find themselves in.
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That is why Media Drum World decided to dedicate a report to these defenders. They are a group of armed, trained military personnel who look out for the last two rhinos, day in and day out.
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At the same time, the soldiers have developed a profound affection and friendship with the rhinos. It’s no longer about work, it’s about caring for their friends:
«The caretakers live away from their families and work twenty days on and six days off in the reserve. They take great pride in their work and these heroes sacrifice a lot for these animals.»
–Justin Mott, author of the photo essay, for Media Drum World–
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The saddest part is that the two rhinos, named Fatu and Najin, are females, so there’s no chance of them reproducing naturally. Science is fighting to reverse this, but it’s a challenge that is becoming harder and harder to overcome.