Rosa

Beginning in late 2003, Rhino Protection Units working in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park began receiving reports from local villagers that a young Sumatran rhino, Rosa, had frequently been observed walking along roads and browsing for vegetation in villages around the park boundaries. Most Sumatran rhinos are very shy and solitary, but this unique rhinoceros was comfortable living and feeding in close proximity to people. A special protection unit was permanently assigned to observe and protect her, as there were serious concerns that Rosa's habituation to humans could put her at risk. Eventually she was transferred to the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Way Kambas National Park where she could be better protected and possibly reproduce. Rosa adapted rapidly to her life at the sanctuary. Although she initially spent most of her time browsing for food inside the "boma" (her individual pasture and paddock), because she is so habituated to humans, Rosa now takes long walks in the forest with sanctuary staff.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• sumatran
• rhino
• international
• foundation
• indonesia
• conservation

[gregmccann74]

blows my mind

[juzplaingirl]

i love how the keepers talk like Rosa is one of their friend. I am so glad they really care after these Rhinos. I was wondering if I can actually visit the National Park.

Keep up the good work!!! :D

[Ainurah]

Lovely Rosa. ^__^

I just love rhinoceroses.

[Guyverman01]

beautiful animal

[fastadhani]

ki komentator e wong ngendi seh?

kok ketokke jowo medok...hihihihiiii...

keep on it man...