… on a reserve that takes your breath away. First off a photo of the reserve that Jesse took yesterday. Beautiful, let’s admit it! A glimpse of African magic.
Jesse also “surprised” a napping rhino. I had myself only once seen a crash of rhinos sleeping in the morning, but I didn’t manage a photo that close. This one’s adorable though.
Rhinos have become very rare in Africa, and it is estimated that only about 16,000 or so are still in existence in Africa. As such that is an amazing success, as there were only about 50-60 left in the 1950s, so as such, the fact that their numbers are back up to this is great. But poachers are causing more than a dent again (thanks to China). 90% of Africa’s rhino population lives in South Africa, which is the result of policies adopted by South Africa many decades ago. The country is now reaping the rewards for these decisions.
Let’s hope these policies are not undone!!
If you want to experience rhinos up-close, there are not many places like this one. And yes, rhinos are much bigger than one can imagine by looking at photos. They can weigh as much as a pick-up truck, so you can begin to imagine the power and size of this magnificent animal.
