AUSTRALIA Zoo has welcomed another baby rhinoceros born at 6am on Sunday 11 October.
Proud mum Caballe welcomed the precious male calf as the fourth rhino baby born at the zoo in four years.
After a labour that lasted only two hours, both Caballe and her new baby were doing well and will be taking some time out to bond behind the scenes before joining the rest of the zoo’s ever-growing rhino family.
With a rhino gestation period totalling 17 months, this long-awaited birth signifies a successful rhino breeding program at Australia Zoo, helping to highlight the plight of rhinos in the wild.
Australia Zoo’s head keeper for ‘Africa’ Manu Ludden was elated by the birth of this newest addition.
“We are so happy to announce the birth of another healthy baby rhinoceros. The calf weighs approximately 45kg and is doing extremely well. He’s big and strong and is already suckling very well,” she said.
“Caballe is an amazing mother, she’s very attentive and protective of her new baby boy.”
Australia Zoo will keep the public updated on when the little one can be seen on at the African Savannah via their website and Facebook page.
