VOICED : Mutilated rhino in S.Africa on long road to recovery

The video discusses the challenges faced by veterinarians in treating a rhino whose horns were hacked off by poachers. Despite 15 operations, the rhino's wound remains difficult to manage due to its size and the animal's behavior. Various materials, including elephant skin and steel wire mesh, have been used to cover the wound, with limited success. The lack of medical knowledge about rhinos complicates treatment. New approaches, such as using collagen strips, are being explored. The financial cost of treatment is high, but necessary for conservation. South Africa, home to most of the world's rhinos, faces severe poaching threats. The team remains hopeful about releasing the rhino back into the wild.

What is one of the main challenges faced by doctors in reconstructing the rhino's face?

• Reducing the rhino's weight

• Preventing infections

• Keeping the wound covered

• Finding the right antibiotics

Which materials have been tried to cover the rhino's wound?

• Plastic sheets and rubber bands

• Elephant skin and steel wire mesh

• Cotton pads and adhesive tape

• Leather patches and silk threads

What is a significant problem in treating rhinos medically?

• Shortage of medical staff

• Lack of knowledge about their anatomy

• Inadequate hospital facilities

• High cost of medications

How much money has been spent on the rhino's treatment so far?

• 10,000 U.S. dollars

• 20,000 U.S. dollars

• 30,000 U.S. dollars

• 40,000 U.S. dollars

Why is it crucial to save every individual rhino?

• To increase tourism

• For genetic diversity

• To reduce poaching

• For scientific research