Sudan, the last male northern white rhino on Earth, dies at 45

Jaymi Heimbuch

Photo: Jaymi Heimbuch

This older gentleman was a celebrity figure for his species, but for an unfortunate reason. His name was Sudan, and he was the very last male northern white rhino in the world. He resided at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya with armed guards protecting him 24/7.

See also: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/20/sudan-northern-white-rhino-dead-species-endangered-species-conservationists