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Black Rhino Born at San Diego Zoo
NBC San Diego ^ | Friday, Jul 18, 2014 | Laura McVicker

Posted on 07/19/2014 10:49:55 PM PDT by nickcarraway

A 6-day black rhino was already seen trotting around the exhibit on Friday morning -- in adorable fashion.

The baby rhino alternated between staying close to his mother and running and exploring the exhibit. Mom Lembe showed her protection of the calf by keeping her tail pointed up, a cue that lets her baby know she’s on high alert and watching him.

The male calf, born on July 12, was a significant birth for the San Diego Zoo, as black rhinos are critically endangered species and only 5,000 are left in the wild because of poaching.

A news release Friday from the zoo didn't say whether the young calf had a name yet.

This is the 15th black rhino born at the Safari Park and fifth calf to Lembe and father Jambia. Both mother and calf are visible to guests taking the Safari Park's Africa Tram tour.

In February, a one-horned rhino named Parvesh was born at the zoo.

Zoo officials said the Safari Park is the foremost breeding facility in the world for the rhino species.


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: rhino; sandiego; zoo

1 posted on 07/19/2014 10:49:56 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

It was actually born at Safari Park which is run by the SD Zoo. I was there last Monday and saw it there. It was 2 days old then. Pretty cool to see.


2 posted on 07/19/2014 10:59:59 PM PDT by South40 (Hillary Clinton was a "great secretary of state". - Texas Governor Rick Perry)
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To: nickcarraway

His name should be Spike!


3 posted on 07/19/2014 11:00:12 PM PDT by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; We need a second party!)
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To: nickcarraway

Pretty cute little fella.


4 posted on 07/19/2014 11:05:45 PM PDT by Yardstick
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To: nickcarraway
I see they are born without that horn on their head. Good thing, otherwise it would be a one shot pregnancy, mama would not live for another one. The Lord is amazing. Thank you Mr. Coriander.
5 posted on 07/19/2014 11:16:34 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Most honorable Hydrazine, you have the best handle on FR!.


6 posted on 07/19/2014 11:19:07 PM PDT by Fungi
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To: Jack Hydrazine

Spike is an inspired name:)

May he have a long and happy life. Too many of God’s wonderful creatures are being murdered in the wild by subhuman poachers…we have to take care of those we can.


7 posted on 07/19/2014 11:51:48 PM PDT by Veto! (OpInions freely dispensed as advice)
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To: nickcarraway

Just adorable.


8 posted on 07/20/2014 8:15:22 AM PDT by CatherineofAragon ((Support Christian white males---the architects of the jewel known as Western Civilization).)
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To: nickcarraway; GeronL; Slings and Arrows

I’m just here for the Colin Powell photos.


9 posted on 07/20/2014 8:17:33 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Elian Gonzalez sought asylum and was sent back to Cuba, send these kids back to THEIR parents.)
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To: nickcarraway

Black Rhino. That’s racist!


10 posted on 07/20/2014 9:38:26 AM PDT by Veggie Todd (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
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To: Veggie Todd
Did someone say "Black RINO"?


11 posted on 07/20/2014 9:40:55 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: a fool in paradise

lol


12 posted on 07/20/2014 11:46:27 AM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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To: nickcarraway
Black Rhino Born at San Diego Zoo

Shouldn't that be "Rhino of Color" Born at San Diego Zoo?

13 posted on 07/20/2014 11:55:19 AM PDT by GreenHornet
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To: a fool in paradise

14 posted on 07/20/2014 12:48:00 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj (Resist We Much)
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