![]() Pembe went on to a breeding group at Marwell Zoo in June 2016 and Kifaru is just one of Otto’s young here at Colchester Zoo as he alsoįathered female, Pembe also with Emily and male, Mabaso with late rhinoĬynthia. ![]() On breeding loan to Woburn Safari Park, during his time there unfortunately heĭid not sire any young however, on return to his home at Colchester he soonĬolchester Zoo has had a number of previous successful births as part of the breeding programme for White rhinos and this new arrival is the 5 th calf to be born at the zoo. Pembe was born in 2013 and Kifaru celebrated his 2 nd birthday Otto is the father of Emily’s previousĬalves, Pembe and Kifaru. We will be sure to keep you up to date with her progress over theĮmily became pregnant within 2 months of being reunited with her oldįlame, Otto the male White rhino. Older once they get to know her personality but African name suggestions are The Animal Care Team are waiting to name the calf until she is a little Emily is a great mum and we’re looking forward to watching them bond together as the calf grows. Rhino’s gestation period is 16months so we’re sure that Emily is more than pleased to have successfully given birth and she can now enjoy raising her calf. This big bundle of joy is Emily’s 3 rd calf, all of which she has had with us here at Colchester Zoo with our male White rhino Otto. We also have our Rhino Cam which is visible at the top viewing area inside the Kingdom of the Wild building! In the meantime, you may be able to catch a glimpse of the youngster from the outdoor viewing area depending on the weather, or via the balcony inside the Kingdom of the Wild building overlooking the indoor area and hardstands. As the calf grows she will gradually be introduced to the main paddock and her neighbours living at Kingdom of the Wild. Emily is an experienced mum and so is taking it all in her stride.Įmily and calf will remain in the indoor area of the rhino house to start with but on warmer days may be given access to the outdoor hardstands. Emily’s calf took a little while to find her feet but was up and moving around within a few hours and has been feeding well. All went smoothly as with her previous births and the calf is strong and healthy with mum doing really well too. ![]() The Animal Care Team were aware that Emily was due to give birth sometime in December or January, therefore have had around the clock CCTV on Emily so they could ensure they were available when she went into labour. White Rhino Calf Born at Colchester Zoo 4th January 2020
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