5 Northern White Rhinos Left in the World

In a San Diego zoo, a Northern white rhino died of old age early Sunday morning. Angalifu, was a 44-year-old rhino a part of the subspecies genetically different from regular rhinoceroses. The zoo made a statement about the danger the species has been in. On the verge of extinction, there are a total of 5 known rhinos left in the world. One of them, Noala, is one of the elders in a San Diego zoo. Another rare species that is considered a subspecies is also the Southern white rhino.

When these specific rhinos are brought to any zoo, each are slowly introduced to a new feeding pattern, this calls for extreme situations of adapting to this kind of behavior. Initially they're raised in favorable breeding conditions, as an attempt to continue this species of the rhino.

The rhino horn is considered highly desirable for poachers around East Asia. It is believed to be more valuable than drugs; they reportedly cure a series of aliments. The horns sell for tens of thousands of dollars. Organizations have been developed to try and prevent the high rate of poaching throughout Asia, and Africa. Both of these countries have some of the only existing Northern Rhinos left in the world.

Northern White Rhino