Celebrations are underway worldwide for the birth of a baby girl, weighing 60 pounds, who brings hope to a critically endangered species. The newborn is not a human baby but a Sumatran rhino, as reported by CNN. This female rhino was delivered on Saturday at Way Kambas National Park on Sumatra island in Indonesia. Sumatran rhinos are now only found in two locations in the wild, with less than 80 remaining due to habitat loss and poaching. However, a captive breeding program offers hope for their conservation, according to Save the Rhino. It is estimated that the population ranges from 34 to 47, based on a 2022 report.
Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar expressed her joy, stating that this birth brings happiness not only to Indonesia but to the entire world, as mentioned in the CNN report. The ministry shared footage of the newborn, showcasing her first steps, feeding moments, and overall cuteness. It is worth noting that she took her first steps just 45 minutes after birth and started feeding within four hours. The mother of this calf, Ratu, aged 22, and the father, Andalas, aged 23, have previously welcomed two offspring, Delilah in 2016 and Andatu in 2021. This latest addition marks their third baby, as reported by NewsOnAIR. Female Sumatran rhinos give birth every three to four years after a gestation period of 15 to 16 months. (Read more Sumatran rhino stories.)
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