![]() ![]() Malonza said though a sad moment that Kenya was receiving the taxidermy of Sudan which was the last northern white rhino male, “it will be a constant reminder that we will be judged by future generations if we don’t take the necessary efforts to save the species from extinction.” She added, “While Sudan’s taxidermy is a prized wildlife memorabilia, it also serves as a constant reminder to the Government and partners that supporting the conservation of our keystone species remains at the apex of our mandate.” Speaking at the grand reception of the taxidermy, Hon. Last year, KWS and ZOO Dvůr Králové entered into a Donation Agreement that concluded how the taxidermy of Sudan would be donated and transferred to Kenya. The taxidermy was finalized in 2021 and has been on display in the National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic. ![]() Through a multilateral agreement, ZOO Dvůr Králové organized the building of Sudan’s taxidermy for scientific and educational purposes. The laborious work and expertise to piece together the taxidermy was done in the Czech Republic following the demise of Sudan on Maat Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy in Laikipia County. Peninah Malonza from Czech Republic Ambassador to Kenya, HE Martin Klepteko and displayed for public viewing at the National Museums of Kenya headquarters in Nairobi. The taxidermy of the last male Northern White Rhino (NWR) known to the world, named “Sudan” was Tuesday, Maofficially received by the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage, Hon. TAXIDERMY OF LAST MALE NORTHERN WHITE RHINO, “SUDAN” NOW ON DISPLAY AT NATIONAL MUSEUMS OF KENYA Kenya Coastal Development Programme (KCDP).Cashless payment at KWS Parks and Reserves points of access.SNAKE KEEPING FOR BREEDING AND ECOTOURISM.DEPARTMENT OF CAPTIVE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT.SPECIES CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT DIVISION. ![]()
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