{"id":10011,"date":"2023-04-04T15:02:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T20:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safariwest.wpengine.com\/?p=10011"},"modified":"2023-04-06T11:42:50","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T16:42:50","slug":"historic-first-ever-white-rhino-baby-born-at-safari-west","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safariwest.com\/2023\/04\/historic-first-ever-white-rhino-baby-born-at-safari-west\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic first-ever white rhino baby born at Safari West"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Cute Baby Rhino Alert!<\/h2>\n<p>Sound the (rhino) horns! Safari West is overjoyed to announce the birth of our first-ever Southern white rhino baby born to mother, Eesha, and father, Ongava.<\/p>\n<p>The calf was born on Sunday, April 2nd at 5:30 pm PST. We feel fortunate and honored to contribute to the growth of global rhino populations and aid in conserving this magnificent protected species.<\/p>\n<p>Our extraordinary animal care staff report the bouncing baby rhino calf is strong, nursing, and is bonding well with Mom. Safari West Veterinarian Dr. Emily Cehrs estimates the baby weighs around 100 pounds. We have not named the new baby yet!<\/p>\n<p>This is a momentous event for us as the calf is the first of its species to be born at Safari West, Needless to say, it is a big deal to Eesha as well! She immediately showed good mothering instincts and has been attentive to her calf.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cute Baby Rhino Alert! Sound the (rhino) horns! 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