 Angalifu in his enclosure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park | |
| Species | Northern white rhinoceros |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1970[1] |
| Died | (aged 44)[1] San Diego Zoo Safari Park |
| Resting place | Unknown |
| Known for | Was one of two known males of his subspecies left in the world[2] |
Angalifu (pronounced "ang-uh-LEEF-oo";[3] c. 1970 – December 14, 2014) was a captive northern white rhinoceros held at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. At the time of his death, he was one of six living northern white rhinoceroses in the world, one of two living males in the world, and the only male on the American continents. He was outlived by male Sudan and females Najin and Fatu.[2]
Angalifu was born in the wild circa 1970 before being caught and sent to the Khartoum Zoo in Khartoum, Sudan. In 1990, he was transferred on loan to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where he lived until his death by natural causes on December 14, 2014, at age 44.[1][4]
- ^ a b c Public Relations, San Diego Zoo (December 14, 2014) Elderly Northern White Rhino Passes Away at San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
- ^ a b "ENDANGERED SPECIES Rare White Rhino Dies, Breed Close to Extinction". Discovery News. October 20, 2014. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
- ^ Taylor, Beth (May 14, 1995). "Go On A Safe Safari At Wild Animal Park". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- ^ "Rare northern white rhino dies in US". BBC News. December 15, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2015.