Angie Genade the Executive Director of Rhino Fund Uganda with RHINO TONS OF HAPPINESS AND PRIDE has announced the birth of the first baby rhino in Uganda in 28 YEARS !!!!
Rhinos became extinct in Uganda in the early 1980’s. This is the time Uganda was experiencing political upheavals and wildlife was not given protection. Rhinos were hunted down for their precious horn.
The calf was born on Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Nakitoma on the evening of the 24th June 2009.
NANDI one of the rhinos received from Disney Animal Kingdom gave birth to her and UgandaR17;s first calf last night.
Nandi was introduced in the Ziiwa Rhino Ranch located north-west of Kampala around 170 Km on Gulu Highway. This the same road that takes tourists on Uganda safaris to Murchison falls. Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary has allowed Rhinos to be introduced in the wild once again in Uganda. After rhinos have multiplied will be re introduced in Uganda national parks once again. The sanctuary is 70km square and is a beautiful wild area already offer visitors one of Uganda tours highlights.
“Mother Nandi is currently feeding well and the calf. There will be no disturbance in the meantime the calf is learning to feed while suckling ….. so all is well !!” said Angie
Unfortunately no tracking will be done to the mother and calf until such time as we are completely sure that it will be safe for the rhinos and the tourists.
Rhino tracking will however continue to the rest of the herd. Nandi is currently on her own with the calf.