Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, NSW celebrates the birth of a larger one-horned rhino calves.
The greater one-horned rhino is considered vulnerable and only 3700 animals remain in Nepal and north east India.
The newborn was discovered by his mother Amala and kept alive in their home. They named him Hari which means “sun in Nepalese”.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo (NSW) celebrates the birth a greater one-horned calf rhino.
In the wee hours of October 17, his mum Amala was also found dead. The baby’s parents named Hari Hari which means “sun in Nepalese”.
Katharina pollock from the keeper said that Amala is Amala’s second calf. She slowly formed a bond with him during the first day.
“She now feels very protective about him, and she doesn’t want him to be too far away from her.”
Steve Hinks from the Zoo said the birth was proof of the hard work and dedication of his team, which included veterinary and keepers who assisted in the introductions between Amala’s sire Dora and Amala.
He said, “We have an expert team that works in rhino conservation. This birth is another accomplishment for a species at risk.”
Katharina Pollock, keeper of Amala, stated in a Tuesday statement that Amala is Amala’s second calf. She slowly formed a bond with him during the first day.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo has three species of rhino in Australia: black rhino, white rhino, greater one-horned.
This is the second birth after Sabi Star, a female black rhino calf earlier in this year.
Amala, her calves are slowly bonding outside of public view. They will debut publicly within weeks.
With only 3700 rhinos remaining in Nepal and north east India, the Greater One-horned Rhinos are considered to be vulnerable in the wild.