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Rare White Rhino Calf Born in UK
14 Dec
Summary
- A rare white rhino calf, Markus, was born at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
- Markus is the only white rhino calf born in Britain this year.
- The birth is significant for global white rhino breeding programs.
A rare and precious event unfolded at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens with the video-recorded birth of Markus, a male white rhino calf. This significant arrival marks the only white rhino calf born in Britain this year, highlighting a success story for conservation.
Markus joins a growing population at the park, which now houses eight rhinos, the most in its five-decade history. His birth is particularly vital for white rhino breeding programs, as such births in zoos are infrequent. He was named to honor Dr. Markus Borner, a dedicated conservationist who worked to protect rhinos in Africa.
Weighing 70 kilograms at birth, Markus is already gaining weight rapidly and demonstrating strong instincts. The park's commitment to rhino conservation extends beyond its borders, having raised over £120,000 for African conservation efforts over the past decade, proving that dedicated efforts can bring species back from the brink of extinction.
