World's Last White Male Northern Rhino, Sudan Dies in Kenya Aged 45

The Tourism industry has suffered yet another blow following the death of the last white male northern rhino in the world.

Nicknamed Sudan, the animal was the last existing male of its species in the world and died on Monday at Ol Pajeta Conservancy in Laikipia County, aged 45.

Sudan's health condition had deteriorated in recent past due to age-related complications, which weakened its bones and movement.

“His condition worsened significantly in the last 24 hours; he was unable to stand up and was suffering a great deal,” Dvůr Králové Zoo, Ol Pejeta said in a statement.

“The veterinary team from the Dvůr Králové Zoo, Ol Pejeta and Kenya Wildlife Service made the decision to euthanise him.”

Ol Pejeta’s Chief Executive Officer Richard Vigne, said the Rhino's death was a blow to world conservation efforts, especially those aimed at saving endangered species.

“We at Ol Pajeta are all saddened by Sudan’s death,” said Richard Vigne, Ol Pejeta’s CEO.

“He was a great ambassador for his species and will be remembered for the work he did to raise awareness globally of the plight facing not only rhinos, but also the many thousands of other species facing extinction as a result of unsustainable human activity.

“One day, his demise will hopefully be seen as a seminal moment for conservationists worldwide.”

Sudan was named the most eligible bachelor, being the last male of his species and, with only two other females of his species left, his death puts the northern white rhinos at the risk of extinction.

The last two females on the planet are Sudan’s daughter named Najin and Fatu, who remain under the care of Ol Pejeta.