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There is currently estimated to be 18,000- 20,000 individuals left in the wild making it by far the most populous of all rhino species.

Southern white rhinos are classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. After a 15- to 16-month gestation period. We’re looking forward to watching him integrate with the rest of the herd.” Helen Clarke-Bennet, team leader of the African Plains The males are generally ready around age 9, but only the largest and most dominant male rhinos will mate. She and the calf share a strong bond, and it has been wonderful to watch them play together.

These animals were on the verge of extinction in the 20 th century. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome another rhinoceros calf to Dublin Zoo. There has been no poaching in Ujung Kulon in more than. Javan rhinos are now found only in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park, where the population appears to have stabilized, largely because they are guarded by Rhino Protection Units. A single calf is born after a gestation period of 16-18 months. The Javan Rhino is the rarest of the rhino species with 75 animals currently surviving only in Indonesia. The youngster is Ashanti’s seventh calf and becomes the newest member of the seven-strong herd (also known as a crash) in the African Plains, including father Chaka.īook your day tickets here to catch a glimpse of mother and calf by looking through the window into the Rhinoceros House. The white rhinoceros has the widest set nostrils of any land based animal. Dublin Zoo is Delighted to Announce the Birth of a Southern White Rhinoceros Calf.Įxperienced mum, Ashanti gave birth to the healthy male calf at 4.30am on February 10 th after a 16-month gestation period.