I loved seeing these beautiful rhinos. I am always humbled in the presence of creatures like these. How tragic that a few greedy people may be responsible for the loss of such an amazing animal. Sometimes I'm so ashamed to be human.
April 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM
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They are indeed magnificent creatures! What wonderful shots.
I agree with Marie. I was just reading Dr. David Suzuki today, and he says animals are becoming extinct at an astonishing rate, but people don't seem to want to do anything about it. Zoo populations are good, but wild populations are better. Still, congratulations to the Houston Zoo on getting these new additions. I hope they thrive. — K
Kay, Alberta, Canada An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Rhinoceros - wonderful animals and cruelly exploited by man. Good to see some fresh blood . . . Hopefully, at some point, there will be returns to the wild, though I know that's very difficult.
Cool photos. I've been lucky enough to see them in the wild. It's sad that if it weren't for captive breeding programs many of our rare species would die out.
your happiness over this shines through the post all the way to Sweden. :)
May 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Born in Kruger National Park, these young adults spent several weeksin acclimation bornas (huge holding areas) to prepare them for their 54 hour flight to Houston.
The Houston Zoo's original pair of white rhinos, Bu and Marcialso came from Africa in the early 1970's and were beloved ambassadorsfor their species for over 30 years.
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It is very exciting that rhinos have returned to the zoo and the wonderfulAfrican Forest exhibit. The first phase of the African Forest is 6.5 acres and includeshabitats for Chimpanzees, Rhinoceroses, Giraffes, Cheetahs, Kudu, and Ostrich.
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It is expected that this trio of Rhino,one male and two females,will produce rhino calves and add some much neededgenetic diversity to the North American zoo population.
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Due to their strength and size - second only to the elephant as far as land mammals white rhinos don't have many enemies, except for man. Without increased protection, all rhinos could disappear in the wildin the next 20-50 years.
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Close this window Jump to comment formThey are amazing critters. I am happy they are returning to the zoo. Wonderful mosaics and photos.
April 30, 2011 at 8:10 AM
I really have to get down to the zoo to say hello.
April 30, 2011 at 9:01 AM
I DO have to get up to H-town and visit the zoo. Soon. Fantastic photos.
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Hope you can find time to visit. Have a glorious weekend.
April 30, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Great shots of some amazing critters! God sure had a sense of variety when he created the world and all that is in it. Nice photos!
April 30, 2011 at 9:08 AM
I loved seeing these beautiful rhinos. I am always humbled in the presence of creatures like these. How tragic that a few greedy people may be responsible for the loss of such an amazing animal. Sometimes I'm so ashamed to be human.
April 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM
They are indeed magnificent creatures! What wonderful shots.
April 30, 2011 at 9:46 AM
They look so easygoing!
Happy family there, thanks for sharing these lovely pictures and information!
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April 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM
I agree with Marie. I was just reading Dr. David Suzuki today, and he says animals are becoming extinct at an astonishing rate, but people don't seem to want to do anything about it. Zoo populations are good, but wild populations are better.
Still, congratulations to the Houston Zoo on getting these new additions. I hope they thrive.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
April 30, 2011 at 11:03 AM
They are so massive and huge, who would want to be their enemy. We need to protect all these animals, tho!
April 30, 2011 at 2:46 PM
Rhinoceros - wonderful animals and cruelly exploited by man. Good to see some fresh blood . . . Hopefully, at some point, there will be returns to the wild, though I know that's very difficult.
April 30, 2011 at 4:13 PM
Cool photos. I've been lucky enough to see them in the wild. It's sad that if it weren't for captive breeding programs many of our rare species would die out.
April 30, 2011 at 6:58 PM
Beautiful shots.
Butterfly and Wasp, have a blessed weekend!
April 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM
They really are breathtaking animals!
May 1, 2011 at 7:50 AM
your happiness over this shines through the post all the way to Sweden. :)
May 2, 2011 at 9:30 AM