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Sweden’s New White Rhino

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On November 25th, Sweden's Kolmarden Zoo welcomed a baby White Rhino to its fold. The female calf weighed in at 154 pounds but could grow to weigh a tremendous 5,525 pounds in adulthood. Dad Banyari and now three-time Mom Imfolozi are taking great care of the new arrival. Sadly, few White Rhinos are left in the world, due in part to a belief that their horns can cure disease.

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Photos: Kolmarden and RickardSjoden

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3 responses to “Sweden’s New White Rhino”

  1. manana Avatar
    manana

    “…a belief that their horns can cure disease.” Sometimes human stupidity is beyond belief.

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  2. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    And think of the millions of animals that have been killed because their body parts were thought to be aphrodisiacs.

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  3. TJ Avatar
    TJ

    I made the third picture my wallpaper at work and it always makes me smile whenever I’m frustrated or upset. She’s just so cute.

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