Lewa Downs was originially a family owned ranch. Now its a wildlife conservancy. "The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat. It does this through the protection and management of species, the initiation and support of community conservation and development programmes, and the education of neighbouring areas in the value of wildlife." Lewa's main focus is the black rhino. One afternoon we were given the opportunity to meet the newest black rhino at Lewa -- Lula! She is a four month old black rhino. She weighs about 200 pounds. We arrived just in time for her afternoon feeding -- warm milk! 
The man on the left side of the picture is Lula's "mother"! He is her caretaker and will raise her until she is capable of being released into the wild. He is with her all day at the conservancy. I was charmed. Their relationship was wonderful, and it was clear he adores his job!
Lula so did not want to give up that bottle. Even after it was finished she hung on! And at 200 pounds, she is quite strong!!
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