Unexpected birth: a rare Southern white rhino was born in Virginia

This newborn white rhino brought great joy to the Virginia Animal Center.

The Virginia Animal Center reports that a white rhino was born there.

This was a real holiday because it was the first time such a little boy was born, moreover, it was Zina’s first birth.

Historic birth of the rare Southern white rhino at Virginia Animal Center – welcome to the world!

Zina loved to take care of her calf.

Zina gave birth to her calf in just 16 months and 21 days, but a rhino’s pregnancy always lasts 16-18 months.

Historic birth of the rare Southern white rhino at Virginia Animal Center – welcome to the world!

People usually kill rhinos because their horns are very expensive.

There are 4 white rhinos here, which are: Sibindi, Zina, Boran և the newborn baby.

Historic birth of the rare Southern white rhino at Virginia Animal Center – welcome to the world!

It was decided to put the copyright for choosing a name for the baby up for auction. The profit will be provided to the Rhino Foundation.

 

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