Osnabrück Zoo Celebrates Birth of Male White Rhino Calf Liam
Osnabrück Zoo in Germany has announced the successful birth of a male white rhino calf named Liam. Born on Tuesday at 4:22 a.m. to mother Amalie, the calf weighed between 50 and 60 kilograms and showed immediate signs of health, including standing and nursing within hours. Zoo veterinarians reported that both mother and child are bonding well, with the calf appearing energetic and gaining weight steadily. The gender was confirmed shortly after birth, and the calf is currently housed in an indoor stable for protection and privacy. The name Liam was selected from nearly 1,000 public suggestions, adhering to the requirement that it start with the letter L, honoring family members Lisbeth and the late Lia. This birth is considered a significant contribution to the European conservation breeding program for white rhinos, which are critically endangered in the wild due to poaching and habitat loss. The zoo aims to maintain genetically stable reserve populations to ensure the species' long-term survival. Future integration of the calf with the herd, including father Miguel, will be coordinated with international stud books.
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Osnabrück Zoo Celebrates Birth of Male White Rhino Calf Liam
Osnabrück Zoo in Germany has announced the successful birth of a male white rhino calf named Liam. Born on Tuesday at 4:22 a.m. to mother Amalie, the calf weighed between 50 and 60 kilograms and showed immediate signs of health, including standing and nursing within hours. Zoo veterinarians reported that both mother and child are bonding well, with the calf appearing energetic and gaining weight steadily. The gender was confirmed shortly after birth, and the calf is currently housed in an indoor stable for protection and privacy. The name Liam was selected from nearly 1,000 public suggestions, adhering to the requirement that it start with the letter L, honoring family members Lisbeth and the late Lia. This birth is considered a significant contribution to the European conservation breeding program for white rhinos, which are critically endangered in the wild due to poaching and habitat loss. The zoo aims to maintain genetically stable reserve populations to ensure the species' long-term survival. Future integration of the calf with the herd, including father Miguel, will be coordinated with international stud books.
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