Whipsnade Zoo is thrilled to have welcomed a southern white rhino calf to the crash at their Zoo! The 100kg baby rhino, born 7 March to mum Jaseera, has just begun to venture out of its cosy indoor den and he seems to be a big fan of the great outdoors. While he might have started out quite wobbly on his feet, he’s now firmly found his stride.
The rhino calf has been named Benja by ZSL’s conservationists in Kenya, in honour of the dominant black rhino bull who lives in the Tsavo Conservation Area where ZSL works to protect rhinos and other species with partners including the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Tsavo Trust.
Every visit to meet baby Benja and the crash of rhinos at Whipsnade Zoo, supports the work of ZSL’s conservation teams around the world.
Find out more: https://www.whipsnadezoo.org/zoo-stories/news/baby-rhino-enjoys-spring-sunshine
