It’s a girl! This baby black rhino was born on April 11. Photo by Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Australia, welcomed a southern black rhinoceros calf on April 11. The female calf, the first baby for mother Kufara, weighed around 25-30kg (55-66 lbs.) at birth.
“Both mother and calf are doing well. Kufara is very cautious and protective of her calf which is a natural behavior for a first-time mother. We are really happy with the maternal behaviors Kufara is displaying. She is very attentive and ensuring her calf suckles frequently which is all very positive,” said keeper Linda Matthews.
For now, the baby calf and mother will bond behind the scenes at the zoo. They will go on public display in late June.
Photo by Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Photo by Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Photo by Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
In the wild, the are only about 4,200 black rhinos roaming the deserts and grasslands of Africa. They are classified as critically endangered. Poaching remains a significant threat due to rising demand for their horn, which is used in Asian medicine.
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