Prehistoric rhinos lived in super-herds
Volcanic eruption 12 million years ago captures snapshot of extinct animals Rhinos that flourished across much of North America 12 million years ago gathered in huge herds, according to a…
New name for one of the world’s rarest rhinoceroses
A new study revealed significant differences in the appearance and behaviour of the two one-horned Asiatic rhinoceros species, challenging long-standing classifications and supporting a re-evaluation of their status. The study,…
Baby White Rhino Nova Makes Her Public Debut at Belgium’s Pairi Daiza Zoo
Baby white rhino Nova has given her first open-air media show, jumping and frolicking with her mother Ellie in her enclosure at the Pairi Daiza zoo Baby White Rhino Nova…
Safari Parks Reunite Rhino Sisters for the First Time After Historic Swap
Rhino Swap Between UK Safari Parks Two UK safari parks have completed a rhino swap, trading a captive-born male ready to breed for a feisty female. The female, Bonnie, is…
India’s Rhino Sanctuary Achieves 86% Decline in Poaching and Fivefold Rhino Population Surge
Since 2016, poaching of one-horned rhinoceroses in Assam, India, has dramatically decreased by 86%, thanks to a governmental shift that implemented strong protective measures. By expanding protected areas and enhancing…
Preserved for Millennia: 32,000-Year-Old Woolly Rhino Discovered with Skin, Fur, and Organs
Four years ago, an extraordinary discovery was made—a young woolly rhino from the Pleistocene era, remarkably preserved in Siberian permafrost. Once authorities were alerted, it was confirmed to be a…
Groundbreaking Surgery Heals Rhino’s Broken Leg, Ending Her Struggle with Limp
Groundbreaking Surgery for a Young Rhino A spirited 2-year-old female rhino, celebrated for her playful personality, has recently undergone a pioneering surgical procedure to repair her ulna—marking a first in…
TikTok Sensation Moo Deng: The Baby Pygmy Hippo Stealing Hearts While Keepers Worry
From Adorable Hippo to Social Media Icon Meet Moo Deng, the 2-month-old pygmy hippopotamus taking the internet by storm. Known for her toothless chewing and charming antics, Moo Deng, affectionately…
New Rhino Arrivals at Safari Park: A Fresh Chapter as One Departs
Two new rhinos have recently joined the herd at Woburn Safari Park, while a beloved member prepares to depart. Granville, a five-year-old male, arrived at the Bedfordshire park on August…
Conservation Breakthrough: IVF Support for Wild Rhinos Inspired by Zoo Success
Collecting eggs from a two-tonne rhino is no small feat, yet zoos across Europe are undertaking this challenging task to support the wild rhino population. The goal is to use…