The Eastern Black Rhino remains a critically endangered species, whilst the Southern White Rhino is also endangered. Both live in the wild in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy which also houses a Rhino sanctuary containing the last two remaining Northern White Rhinos. A report in 2021 from the Kenyan Wildlife Service showed that the country’s total rhino population increased from 1,258 rhinos at the end of 2017 to 1,739 rhinos by mid-2021.

Black Rhino (Nduta) left with calf. A calf stays with its Mum until it is three years old.

Black Rhino – Black and White Rhinos are both, in fact, grey. Notches are taken out of each ear as a unique form of identification.

Taking a rest – this Rhino has clearly enjoyed a mud bath

Northern White Rhino – Hunted to the point of extinction, the sanctuary provides round the clock protection and care for Najin and Fatu the last two female Northern White Rhinos. Najin, the Mother, investigates the latest visitors to the sanctuary.