Abandoned, Young Zebra Finds A True Friend From A Baby Rhino In A Sanctuary And It's So Wholesome

The unlikely friends found comfort after being left behind in the wild.

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• Published in Animal Stories
• April 27, 2022

It's the survival of the fittest in the animal kingdom. So it's no wonder why some people think that animals only function by their instincts.

In fact, these creatures are capable of forming friendships. Just like us humans, they can show their love and compassion for another being.

It's so heartwarming to see unlikely friendships between two different animals. The classic enemies, (cats and dogs) can become the best of friends.

You can also witness a bond between two wild species. If they're currently not with their group, the next best step is to befriend animals different from their own.

It's even possible that two animals can form a parent and child relationship if the latter's parents aren't present.

Regardless of the reason, extraordinary friendships like this demonstrate that animals are far more emotionally complicated than many humans imagine.

Despite their complexity, these amusing animals have their share of entertaining moments when playing with their pal. These amusing animal photographs were created thanks to wildlife photography or the animal owner's keen eye.

Today, we're looking at the story of an abandoned zebra and his two rhino friends. Thanks to Care for Wild, a rhino sanctuary in South Africa, these creatures were given a new chance at life.

Two abandoned animals, a young rhino and a baby zebra found comfort in each other's company.

They named the baby zebra Modjadji.

He was alone when they found him after some storms and heavy rain. The rescuers couldn't just leave the zebra in the wild.

Modjadji and the baby rhino named Aquazi met at the ICU. That's when their friendship started.

Modjadji, which means 'rain queen,' was a name given to the baby zebra as a lovely tribute to her past.

The unfortunate animal was suffering from a variety of diseases, but the carers kept monitoring her to improve her condition. Slowly but surely, she regained her strength, and along the way, became friends with Aquazi.

Just after Modjadji, the rescuers found a baby rhino. They could easily see that it's really young as the umbilical cord is still attached.

The real reason why it was abandoned is still unknown.

But the newfound baby rhino was found after a horrendous week of poaching. Many rhinos died.

She was given the name Daisy.

The newborn was in a bad condition, and her carers were unsure if she could stay alive.

The first rhino, Aquazi, recovered and was released from the ICU, with Daisy taking his place.

Modjadji became quick friends with the new rhino.

Daisy found solace and companionship in her new friend, and she soon began to defy all obstacles.

Daisy is growing up, slowly turning into a beautiful rhino.

The rhino and zebra created such a beautiful friendship.

The duo had gotten cheeky and lively, locating the milk processing station and causing some trouble for the staff.

The zebra taught the newfound rhino how to graze, but it seems that Daisy has yet to master it.

When they grow up strong and healthy, they'll be released in the wild.

But that time is still far-off. For now, the staff are letting them enjoy each other's company.

But you still can't help but worry about their future, especially since poachers remain a threat.

Even with medical advancements, some Asian countries are still using outdated medicinal practices. These are what keep greedy poachers going.

In our own little ways, we can help stop poaching.

We can create awareness and donate to organizations that protect animals against poachers.

We hope that Modjadji, Daisy, and the rest of the wild animals over at Care for Wild will have a good and long life.

Let us be thankful for the sanctuaries that help protect our nature by preserving innocent wild animals.

We are looking forward to the day when poaching will become completely obsolete. Wild animals deserve to live peacefully in the wild.

If you want to discover the small adventures of Modjadji and Daisy, head over to the socials of Care for Wild. They have a Facebook page and an Instagram account.

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