The adorable newborn displayed some sweet spunk just a day after its much-anticipated arrival.
The Southern white rhino was born on April 2, 2023 at Safari West; the newborn weighs around 100 pounds, it is estimatedThis is the first Southern white rhino born at the Santa Rosa sanctuaryhas become synonymous with spectacular animals, from the sanctuary's comical Ring-Tailed Lemurs to the ultra-cute Fennec Foxes to those marvelous Masai Giraffes.
"Rhinos are an integral part of Safari West’s mission of conservation education, and we hope that the news of this beautiful calf will help raise awareness of the fight to protect rhinos worldwide," the park's statement read. Sign up for NBC LA newsletters. "White rhinos, the species at Safari West, are currently classified as 'Near Threatened' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN), meaning their survival is threatened due to habitat loss and illegal poaching of their horns."
"Eesha's pregnancy included 'weekly ultrasounds and blood hormone monitoring,' while Dr. Cehrs and our animal care team trained with her in preparation for the regular checkups, so she was able to participate in her own care by patiently standing for the ultrasounds." Safari West says the prep"paid off" because mom and baby are"doing great."
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