Uganda mourns death of Nandi, a 22 year old rhino. Nandi died of unknown natural causes on 28th February 2021 at the rhino sanctuary at Nakasongola. She has been referred to as the “mother of rhinos” at the sanctuary. Nandi was received at the sanctuary in 2006 from Disney Animal Kingdom. She gave birth to the first rhino at the sanctuary called Obama in 2009. Nandi has been ill for some time. In January 2021, she gave birth to a female calf called Achiru. Nandi was unfortunately, not able to feed her daughter due to illness. The calf was handed over to the Uganda Wildlife Education Center for proper care. The calf sadly died ten(10) days later. The two deaths are a big blow to the Uganda Rhino Fund and the entire country. The death reduces the total number of rhinos at the sanctuary to 33 individuals. Rest In Peace Nandi.