Statement and photos courtesy of TRO.
“Last night the Team received yet another heart-breaking call to pick up an orphaned rhino calf. Another little female calf that has lost her mother to poachers. We set out just after 4am to fetch her.
It has been a long day for carers and calf into early evening and we are still trying to get her to take milk. As usual she is blindfolded and her ears plugged to minimize outside stimilus and stress. We have however taken the next step and removed the earplugs so that she can get used to and respond to the comfort of our voices. Fingers crossed she drinks very soon
Thank you to Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation for their donation of intravenous fluids, matrasses, Protexin supplements, adhesive support bandages and so much more that we use on these new babies. And thank you also to Blankets for Baby Rhinos for providing the little ones with the comfort of a soft blanket.”
Update (18 Feb): Little Lottie had a sad night calling for her mom. 
💔 This morning she is more settled. It takes time for the calves to realise that this is the new norm. Having company all the time to alleviate the stress is essential. And that is the role of the TRO. Thanks TRO for the updates.
