The Newest, Cutest Baby Animals from the World's Zoos & Aquariums

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On July 23rd, Zoo Basel welcomed a new Indian Rhino calf to sixth time mother Ellora. This species is vulnerable to extinction so every birth is special, but what made this birth particularly unique was the calf's white leg, which in our official scientific opinion is strangely reminiscent of Michael Jackson's iconic silver glove… We'll fill you in immediately when and if baby "Henna" starts moonwalking.

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6 responses to “Rare Indian Rhino Born with White Leg”

  1. deb Avatar
    deb

    That headline is tacky.

  2. Andrew B. Avatar

    Oh come on! MJ loved animals. I bet he would be totally thrilled to return as a rhino.

  3. Holy Cuteness Avatar

    @deb Lol!

  4. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    I think they should name him/her “Lefty.”
    What a charming little genetic raspberry from the world of nature! (I mean the pigmentation on the leg, not the baby him/herself!)

  5. Top Documentaries Avatar

    I wonder if other rhinos will reject this little guy (or gal)?
    Or are rhinos a bit smarter than humans 🙂

  6. Blacksun Avatar

    We had the same with the rino Baby in Nuremberg. Interesting phenomenon.

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