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Below is an excerpt from a Keeper's diary entry on AWE's adopted rhino, Solio. 4/9/2015 - Roi is proving to be a naughty and cheeky girl. Today she decided to pay the baby group and Mwashoti a visit. She went to each orphan, smelling them before settling on Mwashoti, spending the rest of her time with him. The two played together and Roi was in the beginning very gentle seeming knowing that he is at a disadvantage due to his snare wound. She enjoyed the company of the youngsters for a while before heading back to her group when suddenly she turned and charged Mwashoti knocking him after which she ran off into the bush anticipating repercussions for her actions. Mwashoti was surprised by this and cried out in pain. The keepers were quick to come and help him to his feet, and comfort and reassure him. At around 8am Solio came to the stockade compound for a visit. She was on the rocks near the mudbath where she enjoyed the salt lick before heading off to join the babies who were browsing in the nearby bushes. Upon seeing Solio the orphans ran to their keepers. Kithaka, Barsilinga and Balguda realized who it was and tried to approach her but were prevented from doing so by the keepers. Solio stood watching the group for a while before heading back to the thickets. The keepers were very happy to have seen her and to know that she is ok and doing well.
Solio

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