Baby rhino born at Lincoln Park Zoo

An Eastern Black Rhinoceros calf was born at the Lincoln Park Zoo Sunday and walking less than an hour later, zoo officials said.

The calf was born to 13-year-old mom, Kapuki, and 33-year-old dad, Maku. The pair welcomed another calf, King, in 2013.

Veterinary staff is monitoring Kapuki and her calf from remote cameras to give them privacy in these early stages. For the same reason, the baby rhino is not yet viewable to zoo-goers.

Because officials are keeping their distance for the time being, the zoo has not announced the calf’s gender or name.

The species, which resides in south and east Africa, is critically endangered in the wild due to rhino poaching for the animal’s horns.

To keep up with the new calf, follow #RhinoWatch on Lincoln Park Zoo’s social media channels.

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