Sudan, The Last Male White Rhino

We are witness to the alarming rate of extinction of animals on Earth. Unlike past mass extinctions - we have a firsthand, front row seat to this one.

Today's grim news is that Sudan, the last male white rhinoceros, has died, leaving only two females - and the hopes of successful artificial insemination - to save this unique subspecies.

Here's the sad story on the BBC: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-43468066

The dangers that animals face now are daunting. How many people will awaken to this unfolding tragedy? How many voices will speak out above the din of humans' running roughshod over our planet and her creatures? And, maybe most importantly, how many more whole species will we lose before we recognize that our fate is inextricably joined with theirs?

May we see what is happening and care enough to do something that will stop this madness.

For as long as there are beings....

May all beings be well and happy.