Elephants competing for food strip bark off trees in the Ngulia Black Rhino Sanctuary in Kenya's Tsavo National Park West. This is a protected stronghold for the highly endangered Black or Hook-lipped rhinoceros which is now a CITES Appendix 1
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Elephants competing for food strip bark off trees in the Ngulia Black Rhino Sanctuary in Kenya's Tsavo National Park West. This is a protected stronghold for the highly endangered Black or Hook-lipped rhinoceros which is now a CITES Appendix 1
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Elephants competing for food strip bark off trees in the Ngulia Black Rhino Sanctuary
in Kenyas Tsavo National Park West.
Loxodonta africana
This is a protected stronghold for the highly endangered Black or Hook-lipped rhinoceros which is now a CITES Appendix 1 listed species. From the original three rhinos captured from the Tsavo West area, a further three, then 15 more were introduced from the Nairobi National Park population. Now covering an area of 67 kms protected by a solar powered electric fence, numbers have increased to over 70 individuals (March 2006). Around 5 new calves are born every year. Unfortunately numbers of elephant and buffalo are also increasing in the sanctuary and are beginning to threaten availability of water and also damaging the vegetation.
Mark Boulton
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Elephants vs. Rhinos - The Battle for Bark in Tsavo National Park West!
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. In this epic showdown, the mighty elephants of Kenya's Ngulia Black Rhino Sanctuary face off against their hungry rivals, the black rhinoceroses. With trunks raised high and determination in their eyes, these gentle giants are on a mission to strip every last bit of bark off the trees. But wait! There's more to this story than just a food fight. This sanctuary serves as a protected stronghold for the highly endangered black rhinos, who now enjoy Appendix 1 status under CITES. From humble beginnings with only three captured rhinos, the population has grown to over 70 individuals! However, it seems that success comes at a price. As elephant and buffalo numbers also increase within the sanctuary walls, water availability and vegetation suffer from their voracious appetites. Photographer Mark Boulton captures this scene where nature's delicate balance hangs in the air like an acrobat on a tightrope. The print reminds us of both the beauty and challenges faced by these incredible creatures. So grab your popcorn and witness this thrilling spectacle unfold before your eyes - elephants competing for food while protecting their fellow inhabitants in Tsavo National Park West!
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