Based on a report by The London Evening Standard
photograph from @chesterzoo on Twitter
The eastern black rhinoceros is a critically endangered species—hunting by humans for the animals' horns have brought their number below one-thousand individuals globally. But, conservation and re-population efforts are ongoing, and on the 13th of November, one step forward for these rare creatures was caught on security cameras at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England. An eastern black rhinoceros named Ema Elsa gave birth to a healthy calf, who, as is typical for infant rhinos, took her first steps only minutes later. The calf, as yet, remains unnamed, but zoo employees report that they have shortlisted the names "Kasulu" (a town in Tanzania), Koshi (meaning "to try") and Kaari (meaning "young girl/young daughter").
Operated by a charitable organization called the North of England Zoological Society, The Chester Zoo plays a valuable role in the conservation of many species across the world. Commemorative photographs of the new calf can be purchased here.
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