Rare Rhino Is Born at Philadelphia Zoo
United Press International
PHILADELPHIA —
The Philadelphia Zoo on Monday announced the birth of a rare Indian rhinoceros, one of only about 22 born in U.S. zoos.
Zookeepers found the 154-pound newborn standing on wobbly legs at about midnight Sunday when they went to check on the mother. They estimated the baby had been born at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
The mother, Xavira, 13, was found licking the baby to clean it and was apparently in good condition.
The baby rhino is only the third to be born at the zoo and one of only about 22 born in the United States.
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