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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Guarded by Africans

Posted by on Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 8:20 AM

The human hand is holding one of four Northern White Rhinos left in the universe.

 

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1
someone fire up the barbie.....
Posted by Heinz57 on April 24, 2012 at 8:37 AM
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And I suppose it's irrelevant that the Northern White Rhino was poached to the brink of extinction by Africans as well. Guarded by Africans, poached by Africans, to feed the appetites of the Chinese... My white guilt complex is in the clear!
Posted by Brandon J. on April 24, 2012 at 8:50 AM
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*8 White Rhinos left in the universe
Posted by JLDR on April 24, 2012 at 9:03 AM
MacCrocodile 4
What do ya' mean the bank is out of northern white rhinos? They only have enough for the next four customers? Well, I'm getting mine before they run out!
Posted by MacCrocodile http://maccrocodile.com/ on April 24, 2012 at 9:03 AM
samktg 5
The universe is infinite, there are more northern white rhinos out there, somewhere.
Posted by samktg on April 24, 2012 at 9:17 AM
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You can't rebuild a species with only a handful of members. Northern White Rhino's gone.

I suppose they could attempt an aggressive regimen of conception using genetic material from dead Rhinos, but I wonder how many specimens they actually possess. Also means they need sufficient living females.
Posted by Central Scrutinizer on April 24, 2012 at 9:21 AM
lark 7
Good Morning Charles,
I recall 20 or so years ago a USAID guy in Cameroon telling me that rhino horn pulverized was used in Asian markets as an aphrodisiac (he said when it was consumed my men, it sustained an erection). Boy, did that jar me. To think that a critter's horn was used in such an indulgent manner that it actually brought it to the brink of extinction was just appalling.

I support as I did with the African elephant any measures that prevent rhino horn and ivory for that matter from being traded. I also believe and support private foundations (and governments if financially possible) that can enable more game wardens to protect these creatures from poachers. I hope this critter comes back from the brink. Finally, yes they may be "Guarded by Africans" but they are indeed, guarded by humans. We're all in this together.
Posted by lark on April 24, 2012 at 9:23 AM
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species come.
species go.
it is the cycle of life.
only Liberals are arrogant and ignorant enough to think they have the right or ability to thwart nature.....
Posted by buy bye, rhino on April 24, 2012 at 9:24 AM
the man who couldn't blog 9
What about the ones on Tralfamadore?
Posted by the man who couldn't blog http://happyrockisabook.tumblr.com on April 24, 2012 at 9:45 AM
ScienceNerd 10
That's really depressing. I am somewhat happy to see that it has its own security squad... somewhat. :\
Posted by ScienceNerd on April 24, 2012 at 10:09 AM
jjm84 11
Come on Charles. Eight!
Posted by jjm84 on April 24, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Posted by Supreme Ruler Of The Universe http://www.you-read-it-here-first.com on April 24, 2012 at 11:50 AM
thatsnotright 13
@2 rhino horn has also had a huge traditional market as a luxury good in Arab influenced cultures as a knife and sword handle. Owning it proves one's wealth. Rich white hunters from Europe and the West have a hand in it as well. Apparently, it's the rich paying the poor for something that can't defend itself from greed.
Posted by thatsnotright on April 24, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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Christ. So this majestic creature is effectively extinct because some stupid assholes in China want longer-lasting boners. Shit like this makes me hate humans.
Posted by JenV on April 24, 2012 at 1:02 PM
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Someone needs to write a credible sounding scientific article about how ingesting rhino horn gives you genital warts, and then publicize the hell out of it.
Posted by drewm1980 on April 24, 2012 at 1:54 PM

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