Miracle Rhino Birth At Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami is the new proud parent of their latest addition to their family, a rare baby rhino. This newborn rhino made history as the first successful birth of its species with artificial insemination and induced ovulation.
The new arrival was born on Tuesday at 12:30 a.m. and is the first baby of a 7-year-old one-horned Indian rhinoceros named Akuti.
The zoo will provide more information once the veterinary team is able to do a full exam.
“This will be performed when the staff feels that it can safely separate the infant from its very protective mother for the few minutes that the exam will take,” the zoo said. “It is critical that the mother and newborn are able to establish a bond, which can sometimes be a challenge for first-time mothers.”
This is a big moment not only for the zoo but for Indian rhinos as there are only 3,500 Indian rhinos left in the world according to the International Rhino Foundation. The typical gestation period for Indian rhinos is 15 to 16 months and rhinos can only give birth to one calf every 2 to 3 years.
“This very rare birth is not only significant for Zoo Miami, it is incredibly important to the international efforts to maintain a healthy population under human care of this highly vulnerable species throughout the world,” said Zoo Miami.
By: Maytinee Kramer
