World's last male white rhino, dubbed 'Most Eligible Bachelor,' is dying

Sudan, the last male northern white rhino on the planet who became famous after he was listed as Tinder’s “Most Eligible Bachelor in the World,” is dying.

"It’s only a matter of days,” Elodie Sampere, communications manager for Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy, told Fox News in an exclusive interview. “He’s ailing.”

Sudan is critical in saving the subspecies of rhinos from extinction. His illness has sparked a crowdfunding effort that has already raised $1 million – but $9 million is needed to save his breed. The money would allow Sudan’s sperm to be implanted in the world’s last two female northern white rhinos alive.

Sampere said Sudan, 45, developed “an uncomfortable age-related infection” in his back right leg and, despite 24-hour case, is not responding to treatment. The last three weeks, she said, his health has deteriorated rapidly.


Source : foxnews