Countdown to extinction: Only 6 northern white rhinos left on Earth

[~primetime~]

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/20/world/...html?hpt=hp_t4

(CNN) -- Unique? Suni was much more than that. He was vital to the survival of his kind.

So, on Friday, after rangers found the northern white rhino lifeless in his hut on a Kenyan wildlife conservancy, a short countdown to extinction began.

Suni was one of only seven northern whites left in the world, all of which live in captivity. There are none known to be left in the wild.

More importantly, Suni was one of only two breeding males left, said the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in a statement.

Now the conservationists have but one male and two females that can breed.

And that doesn't happen often. When Suni mated with female Najin in April 2012, it was her first time in ten years.

A month passed before they mated again. So far, no offspring.

[ZeN]

1. Aquire RhinoPorn
2. Extra Extra Large Viagra
3.?????
4. Offspring


If only cloning...

[TheReal Kendall]

White rhino kush

[SugarHill]

Only 7? Christ.

[CelticBaller]

i need that white rhino leather

[SCdac]

This is essentially why some zoos and conservatories around the world actually have to overlook the negative side effects of inbreeding... they have no choice anymore, it's a race against time to keep some species alive, particularly rhinos.

[TheReal Kendall]

This is essentially why some zoos and conservatories around the world actually have to overlook the negative side effects of inbreeding... they have no choice anymore, it's a race against time to keep some species alive, particularly rhinos.

Do we really need white rhinos though?

[Nanners]

We are going to see a lot of these extinctions within our lifetimes. In the not so distant future, the only place that large majestic mammals like lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, hippos and rhinos will be able to survive is inside of zoos and refuges.

[nathanjizzle]

people gotta stop ****ing with mother nature. breeds go extinct due to natural plan, so will humans.

[SugarHill]

Do we really need white rhinos though?

Do we really need Alabama?

[SCdac]

Do we really need white rhinos though?

I'd say yes, they've been around for millions of years, why end that (I consider the problems in rhino population to be predominantly manmade)? Keep in mind, I don't see humanity as a focal point to earth's existence, so maybe I'm biased. In other words, I don't see our species as inherently more important to the ecosystem than rhinos or cockroaches or single-celled organisms. More intelligent, sure. Intelligent enough to maybe save earth one day or transport us to a similar planet, maybe. But in the grand scheme, humanity will just be a blip in earth's history IMO.

[~primetime~]

I'd say yes, they've been around for millions of years, why end that (I consider the problems in rhino population to be predominantly manmade)? Keep in mind, I don't see humanity as a focal point to earth's existence, so maybe I'm biased. In other words, I don't see our species as inherently more important to the ecosystem than rhinos or cockroaches or single-celled organisms. More intelligent, sure. Intelligent enough to maybe save earth one day or transport us to a similar planet, maybe. But in the grand scheme, humanity will just be a blip in earth's history IMO.

so far, humanity is the biggest "blip" the Earth has seen...

[Draz]

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/20/world/...html?hpt=hp_t4

That nigh smart he used protection??

[TheReal Kendall]

Do we really need Alabama?

Are you Moe's alt?



Edit: I meant what purpose do they serve. You know like each creature has a role to play.

[SCdac]

so far, humanity is the biggest "blip" the Earth has seen...

Eh, I'm pretty sure grass, trees, and a broad number of other species pre-date us by millions of years...