Congratulations to Monika, the new mother of this adorable rhino calf.
The rhinoceros is one of the most fragile creatures despite its majestic majesty.
Many challenges, including habitat destruction and illicit poaching, have put all rhino species in peril or at risk of going extinct.
A magnificent Indian rhino has finally arrived in a zoo in Kansas, giving the species new hope. At Wichita, Kansas’ Tanganyika Wildlife Park, a new Indian rhino calf has just arrived.
The zoo said in a news statement that the baby was “healthy and robust” when it arrived and had started feeding just hours after birth.
The infant is referred to as MJ or Marjon. Stacks is its father, and Monica was the first rhino to give birth by artificial insemination.
The zoo asserts that Monica is a natural even though this is her first child: “Monica is a new mother but acts like a pro and has been connecting with her rhino baby,” reads their news announcement.
She carefully pulled it off over the night, and they both fell asleep.
“Both mom and baby are doing fantastic, and we can’t wait to see Marjon grow and develop in the coming weeks and months.”
We are thrilled to see Monica and her calf thriving so well, said Sierra, one of Monica’s keepers.
With the exception of the two times she used the calf as a pillow, Monica has adjusted well to motherhood.
But seriously, it’s incredible to watch how well they get along, and we can’t wait to watch MJ grow and explore new locations.
Marjon was born after a 462-day gestation period. Although it may seem like a long time, the zoo claims that Monica’s mother’s previous record for the shortest rhino gestation has been surpassed.
Tanganyika Wildlife Park is celebrating the birth as a sign of hope for a rhino species that are at risk of going extinct.
In their news statement, they state that although the most recent census revealed 4,014 Indian rhinos worldwide, there is still work to be done.
The birth of MarJon, according to the park, shows the effectiveness of initiatives to save the species via breeding and conservation.
As they stated, “With all species of rhinos being vulnerable or endangered, the birth shows the success of conservation efforts and a determination to preserve the species.
” Zoos and organizations like the International Rhino Foundation must help endangered species and safeguard genetic variety if rhinos are to survive.”
The newborn “serves as a reminder that rhinos still need our help to avoid extinction even if they are not extinct,” Congrats to Tanganyika Wildlife Park and Monica, the new mother of this gorgeous rhino youngster! Best wishes to you!
