Help us fund the urgent veterinary care, treatment and rehabilitation needed for a severely injured white rhino calf. Your support will directly provide the specialised medical treatment, diagnostics, intensive nursing and daily care this tiny calf needs after sustaining extensive wounds, believed to be from a hyena attack. With the right care, he has a chance not just to survive, but one day to return to the wild where he belongs.
A white rhino calf, estimated to be only 1-2 weeks old, has been rescued with severe traumatic injuries across his body, including significant ear damage and multiple open wounds. At this young age, he is extremely vulnerable. He requires immediate and ongoing veterinary treatment, including wound management, infection control, pain relief, nutritional support and round the clock care. Without specialised treatment, injuries of this nature can be life threatening.
Funds raised will directly support this calf's life-saving treatment and long-term rehabilitation. This includes: comprehensive veterinary care and ongoing medical assessments, diagnostic tests, medications including antibiotics, pain management and supportive therapies. Specialised wound care materials. Milk supplements and nutritional support essential for a growing calf.
By giving this calf the highest standard of care now, we give him the chance to fully recover and follow a pathway back to the wild. The ultimate goal is rewilding and release into a protected ecosystem, where he can live as a wild rhino and contribute to the future of his species. A successful rehabilitation means one more rhino returning to the landscape, strengthening wild populations, supporting biodiversity, and ensuring this young survivor's story becomes one of resilience, not loss.
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