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Eastern Black Rhinoceros
4th March, 2019

Twycross Zoo welcomes critically endangered black rhinos this Easter

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Via Louise and Sam for Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo welcomes critically endangered black rhinos this Easter

Award-winning conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, is expecting a rather large delivery – one that weighs almost a tonne and is critically endangered.

An adorable, female Eastern Black Rhinoceros, will be moving to the Midlands this month, shortly followed by a male companion. Twycross Zoo visitors will be able to say hello to the new arrivals from the Easter Holidays.

The arrival of Eastern Black Rhinoceros is part of an important European breeding programme which consists of over 20 zoos and wildlife parks from around the continent working together to help preserve the population and maintain genetic diversity of this incredible species.

Eastern Black Rhinoceros

The story of the black rhino species is both a unique and sad one, as the Western Black Rhino was declared extinct in 2011 by the IUCN Red List. Initially the Black Rhino was the most common of all rhinos, however, due to illegal hunting and the demand for rhino horn increasing, the species suffered a 98% reduction in the 20th century.

Now, thanks to efforts from other conservation organisations around the world, the Eastern Black Rhino population is increasing with numbers rising from less than 2500 to approximately 5,458 today, however there is still a lot of work to do.

Karen Clarke, Chief Operating Officer at Twycross Zoo, said:

The story of the black rhino is quite incredible and we are honoured to be part of a breeding programme which is helping to grow their population. The fact that Eastern black rhino numbers are now growing is testament to conservation experts all around the world and we are dedicated to continuing this hard work.

We are currently preparing the new habitat ready for the arrival and we’re very excited for all our visitors who will get to see rhinos from this Easter.”

Twycross Zoo is home to 500 animals, from over 125 different species, and welcomes visitors 364 days a year. It relies on the generosity of its visitors to support its conservation work.

For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit twycrosszoo.org


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