A new baby rhino has been born at Dublin Zoo.
And the public can now catch a glimpse of the adorable new addition to the herd. The female Southern white rhinoceros calf was born on January 2 to mum Nyala, and she is estimated to weigh approximately 50kg. The calf joins the seven-strong rhino herd at the zoo, alongside dad Chaka and half-brother Fionn in Dublin Zoo's African Savanna.
The calf has not yet been named, and her birth marks another significant success for Dublin Zoo as part of the European Endangered Species Programme which was set up to help the survival of the rare Southern white rhinoceros. Over the next few weeks, lucky visitors can catch a glimpse of mother and calf through the window of the Rhino House or out on the Savanna.
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Speaking about the cute new arrival at the zoo, 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. These animals were on the verge of extinction in the 20th century, and there are only approximately 16,000 of them left in the world today.
"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, however, we can already see glimpses of her outgoing personality and look forward to watching her integrate with the herd at Dublin Zoo," she added.
Dublin Zoo is also currently participating in a European breeding programme for southern white rhinos, with just 16,000 of the magnificent animals left in the wild.
Dublin Zoo is open seven days a week from 9.30am- 5pm. For further information on Dublin Zoo visit www.dublinzoo.ie.
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