Comments for Wildcast

Comment on Black Rhino charges lions and then us: Video by piskodrocho

piskodrocho — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:52:18 +0000

I want to listen good music!

Comment on Death of a Black Rhino: Video by Wildcaster

Wildcaster — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:48:15 +0000

the horns were removed cos they are so prized by poachers, fetching astronomical prices. It’s not a very pleasant thing to do but it has to be done.

Comment on Death of a Black Rhino: Video by Wildcaster

Wildcaster — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:46:19 +0000

he was about 3 years old. We don’t know if he had other problems and maybe even his hearing was impaired which didn’t help him. With his ear deformity, we don’t know if there was other stuff wrong with him. maybe he wasn’t able to breed. in which case of course the wildlife refuge idea wouldn’t have helped an important cause.

Comment on Death of a Black Rhino: Video by Roy Cuckow

Roy Cuckow — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:01:29 +0000

Other than putting Tsvubu in a refuge, this was a sad but inevitable tale. I do think,however, that as with putting down rabid wild dogs, perhaps intervention may be made to shorten the animal’s suffering.

Comment on Death of a Black Rhino: Video by Ivanova

Ivanova — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:47:25 +0000

Kelly they remove the horn so that it doesn’t not end up in the wrong hands (poachers) and eventually sold.

Kim,

This is very sad, poor dude.

Comment on Death of a Black Rhino: Video by Kelley

Kelley — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:02:06 +0000

A question. Why is it necessary to remove the horns from the deceased rhino?
A sad ending for a beautiful creature. I too wonder how old he was, and wonder if we will ever know why they will stay and fight rather than find new territory.

Comment on Death of a Black Rhino: Video by Babs

Babs — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:46:54 +0000

When I viewed the previous clip with the missing ears, I didn’t think he could last in the wild being so weak. I hate to see animals die, but in the wild the balance of nature and food for others is the plan.

Do you know of his approximate age? Was he ill from something, or perhaps this isn’t the first attack since the ears were gone.

I so appreciate the wonderful and varied glimpses you show us of African life.

Comment on Death of a Black Rhino: Video by Elaine B. Taylor

Elaine B. Taylor — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:31:07 +0000

How terribly sad to see such a powerful creature brought down. Once he was constantly picked on by the bigger rhino Tsvubu’s days were numbered. At least now his suffering is over.

Comment on New Dawn Buffalo: Video by nancy

nancy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:28:40 +0000

It is a question with no easy answers.. what to do about endangered animals in distress.
I may have an answer to why his carcass has been left untouched. When I was in Botswana as a volunteer, we had to take some measurements and samples of an elephant that had died a few days before. Other than part of the trunk and the rear, it hadn’t been touched by predators. When we went back a week later, nothing was left but skin and bones. I couldn’t believe how quickly that big creature could disappear. The number of vultures and maribou storks around was truly awesome. Although the death of an elephant was quite sad, I love the pictures I have of those scavengers hanging around. It was explained to me that with animals that have such a thick skin, scavengers wait until the bloating from decomposition causes the skin to burst, giving the scavengers easier access to the carcass. Perhaps that is what will happen here.

Comment on Death of a Black Rhino: Video by nancy

nancy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:19:48 +0000

You’ve done a beautiful tribute of Tsvubu. I know many of us wish to have him taken in and restored to health, but I also understand this is not possible in this situation. This was a wild animal and even though efforts were made to heal his injuries, nature was a much stronger force. Thank you for this respectful tribute. It brought me to tears.