Rhino - Black & White

[Lisbeth]

[Richprins]

You mean S118?

[PRWIN]

You mean S118?

Yip sorry typo

[Lisbeth]

Low genetic diversity is part of rhinos’ long-term history, study says

by Carolyn Cowan on 31 August 2021

- A new study that reconstructs the rhino family tree by analyzing the genomes of all five living rhino species and three extinct species has found that low genetic diversity is part of rhinos’ long-term history.
- The study also found evidence to support the geographic hypothesis of rhino evolution, which places the two African species in a separate group from the three Asian species.
- However, genetic diversity is lowest and inbreeding highest in present-day rhinos, suggesting that recent human-driven population declines have impacted rhino genetics.
- Nonetheless, the study says rhinos appear to have adapted well to low genetic diversity and small populations sizes and recommends conservation efforts focus on increasing rhino numbers.

Click on the title to read the whole study!

[Richprins]

Zoos worldwide are vital in sending new genes out!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovn9VnKEsIM

[Lisbeth]

Wonderful!

[Lisbeth]

Did you know that rhinos make squealing noises like cetaceans (dolphins and whales)? Rhinos of all ages use this whine to communicate, though it is especially adorable when the youngsters do it. If you don't believe me, watch below to enjoy an enchanting pair of rhino calves squealing for their lunch.


https://youtu.be/LNCC6ZYI3SI

These two baby white rhinoceroses, Kombe and Nyoni, were being taken care of by a wildlife veterinarian and his family in Hluhluwe, South Africa after their mothers were killed by poachers. They usually made these noises in anticipating their next milk feeding.

[Lisbeth]

Following our announcement of a new birth at Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary in South Africa, we are extremely humbled and privileged to be able to share this incredible footage with you.

9 year old white rhino cow Olive, gave birth to a male calf at 07:50 this morning, 11 August 2022. For the first time, the birth was captured on video by Olive’s guard. Despite keeping his distance, Olive remained close to her long-term protector throughout the early stages of labour and kept him close during delivery. This is an unbelievably special moment to see this precious new life take his first breaths.

Olive was orphaned in 2013 after poachers killed her mother. She was just 10 months old when she was rescued and brought to Care for Wild. Olive was one of the first rhinos to complete her rehabilitation program and enter the rewilding and release program. Her little son has become the third calf born to two orphans of poaching making Storm a father for the third time. Another light, another sign of hope for the species.


https://youtu.be/u15hd_AzR0s

[ExFmem]

Aw-w-w-w, how truly special!