Cincinnati Zoo Welcomes Baby Rhino

The Cincinnati Zoo is proud to introduce their newest addition, a baby rhinoceros. The calf was born on June 12th to mother Nola and father Anda.

This is the first time a white rhinoceros has been born at the zoo in over 30 years. The newborn is currently being hand-reared by zookeepers as it nurses and bonds with its mother.

The calf is healthy and doing well, but will be kept out of the public eye for a few months until it is old enough to be on exhibit. In the meantime, keepers will continue to monitor its progress and post updates to the zoo's website and social media pages.

Rhinos are critically endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. There are only about 25,000 white rhinos remaining in the wild, so this new arrival is a very welcome addition to the species.

We wish the Cincinnati Zoo all the best with their new baby rhino and look forward to seeing it on exhibit in the near future!

Fort Worth Zoo's New White Rhino Is A Cutie

The Fort Worth Zoo is excited to announce the newest member of their rhino family - a baby white rhino! The calf was born on November 9th and weighs in at a whopping 85 pounds.

This little guy is already making a big impact and getting lots of love from his keepers. He's been exploring his new home and getting used to his mom, Amani. White rhinos are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, so it's great to see the zoo expanding their population.

Rhinos are known for their distinctive horns, which can weigh up to 100 pounds. These horns are made of keratin, the same substance that makes up human hair and nails. Male white rhinos use their horns in contests with other males for dominance and territory.

Female white rhinos use their horns to defend their young from predators. Rhinos are also good swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for up to five minutes.

Rhinos are herbivores and eat mainly grass, leaves, and branches. They can consume up to 80 pounds of food per day!

In the wild, white rhinos live in Africa south of the Sahara desert. There are around 20,000 white rhinos left in the world. Their biggest threats come from poaching and habitat loss.

White rhinos are amazing animals and it's great that the Fort Worth Zoo is doing its part to help protect them!

Denver Zoo Welcomes Endangered Black Rhino

Denver Zoo officials announced this week the birth of a critically endangered black rhino calf. The little male, born on October 15th, is the first rhino born at the zoo in almost three decades and is a major victory in the effort to save this species from extinction.

There are only about 5,000 black rhinos remaining in the wild, and the birth of this calf marks an important step in increasing their population. The calf has been named "Tukwari" which means "light bringer" in Swahili and is being hand-raised by zoo staff to ensure his survival.

Black rhinos are hunted for their horns, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine, and they are also threatened by habitat loss. The Denver Zoo is committed to helping preserve this species and is working with partners around the world to raise awareness and funds for conservation efforts.

Militant Animal Rights Group Releases Video Of Rhino Torture

The militant animal rights group known as "Justice for Animals" has released a video of what appears to be a rhinoceros being tortured. The video, which was shot in Africa, shows a large bull rhino tied to a pole while several men take turns stabbing it with spears.

According to JFA, the intention of the video is to show the world the "cruelty and barbarism" that goes on in the hunting industry. They say that the torture of this poor animal is just one example of the horrific abuse that innocent creatures suffer every day at the hands of hunters.

While it is unclear exactly where or when the video was shot, it has already sparked outrage around the world. Animal rights activists are calling for tighter regulations on hunting practices, while hunters are accusing JFA of trying to push an agenda against their sport.

Rhinos are classified as "endangered species" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), so any form of hunting or poaching is strictly prohibited. However, JFA claims that loopholes in hunting laws allow wealthy businessmen and tourists to kill these animals for pleasure.

In a statement released along with the video, JFA stated:

"This video shows just how cruel and sadistic hunters can be. They derive sick pleasure from torturing an innocent creature, and all for their own amusement. It is time for the world to see what really goes on behind closed doors in the hunting industry, and we hope this video will help to spark change."

So far, there has been no response from officials at IUCN or other governing organizations regarding this latest development.

California Man Fined For Buying Rhinoceros Horn

Californian man Lei Guo has been fined for buying a rhinoceros horn. The horn was seized by customs officials after they found it in an x-ray scan of the man's baggage.

Officials say that the purchase of rhinoceros horns is illegal under both state and federal law. Rhino horns are sought after by criminals and poachers because they are believed to possess medicinal properties.

Guo faces a $10,000 fine for his illegal purchase. He could also face jail time if convicted.