Dublin Zoo has announced the birth of a Southern white rhinoceros calf. The adorable female calf was born on January 2nd to mother Nyala.
Dublin Zoo currently takes part in a European breeding programme for southern white rhinos. Around 16,000 of these animals exist in the wild.The majority are found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Kenya. Poaching for rhino horn is the most significant threat to the wild population.
Helen Clarke-Bennett, team leader of the African Plains said: “Our team is thrilled to welcome the arrival of another Southern white rhinoceros calf to Dublin Zoo."Nyala is a very attentive mother, and it is wonderful to watch the pair develop their amazing bond as the days go on. The calf is cautious and stays quite close to her mother."We look forward to watching her integrate with the herd at Dublin Zoo.
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