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Irish Mirror
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William Dunne

Adorable photos as Dublin Zoo announces birth of healthy male rhino calf

Dublin Zoo has announced the birth of a healthy male rhino.

Mum Ashanti gave birth to the male calf in the early hours of February 10 - after a 16-month pregnancy.

The new addition, who is his mum's seventh calf, weighs around 50kg.

And visitors of the zoo can now get a chance to see the new arrival by popping down to the Rhinoceros House.

Helen Clarke-Bennet, team leader of the African Plains said: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome another rhinoceros calf to Dublin Zoo. These animals were on the verge of extinction in the 20 century.

"Ashanti is an excellent mother. She and the calf share a strong bond, and it has been wonderful to watch them play together.

"We’re looking forward to watching him integrate with the rest of the herd."

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