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BBC News
14-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Endangered Indian rhino calf born at West Midlands Safari Park
Keepers at a safari park have welcomed the birth of a rare Indian rhinoceros baby rhino arrived at West Midlands Safari Park (WMSP) in Bewdley, Worcestershire, on 6 female calf is the second successful Indian rhino birth at the Park in its 52-year history - the first was the calf's half-brother in safari park said both mum and baby were doing well, after keepers had to step in to assist with the birth. Veterinary nurse Sarah Smith said: "After a long, restless night monitoring the CCTV, the team continued their normal morning checks and found her behavioural changes that confirmed her labour was progressing. "When we hadn't seen the usual progression we expected, closer inspection showed us there were back feet visible, telling us we had an abnormal delivery."The Indian rhino, also known as greater one-horned rhino, is classed as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for the Conservation of are found in India and Nepal, but face threats such as poaching, habitat destruction and conflict with humans. In the 19th Century they were hunted almost to extinction."A breech birth brings many difficulties, and research shows a large number require intervention and usually end in calf mortality."This can also lead to the mother's life being in danger, so we knew we had a short window of time to act. We were able to apply calving ropes to the calf's hind legs and assist Sunny with her contractions and help birth the calf."We're so proud of her and the team," Ms Smith added. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tanganyika say MJ the Rhino has new home in Michigan
GODDARD, Kan. (KSNW) — Tanganyika Wildlife Park says MJ the Rhino has a new home. MJ is the Indian rhino born in Kansas, and the first rhinoceros calf born at Tanganyika. Born on Feb. 16, 2023, MJ's name is short for MarJon, a combination of two names: Mary and Jon Sendall, longtime supporters of the park. Railroad warning: Surprise awaits after train goes by Now two years old, MJ has been moved to Boulder Ridge Wildlife Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Male Indian rhinos are solitary except during the mating season. At 2 years old, MJ still has a few years until he reaches maturity and would seek out a mate. The Indian Rhino was listed as endangered as recently as 16 years ago; conservation efforts have increased their numbers in the wild from 200 to over 4,000. The Indian Rhino is now listed as a vulnerable species. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
