![]() When full-grown, at around 3 years of age, she could weigh between 4,000 to 5,000 pounds. MORE NEWS: Keith Pullam Wanted In Fatal Shooting Of Estranged Girlfriend, Cynthia Hairston Wildlife care specialists report the calf is healthy and nursing well, and Kianga is proving to be an excellent mother, who is very attentive to her offspring.Įstimated to weigh around 125 pounds at birth, the little ungulate with big feet will nurse from her mother for up to 12 months and she is expected to gain about 100 pounds a month for the first year. “So we see her investigating cape buffalo, giraffe, the other rhinos and she’s pretty fearless because she knows that mom will come to her defense.” READ MORE: Who Was Jacqueline Avant, Wife Of Music Executive Clarence Avant? “She’s very adventurous, not afraid of much because she knows she has mom at her back at all times,” said Matt Gelvin, Senior Wildlife Care Specialist, San Diego Zoo. ![]() Gregory on August 22, she has yet to be named. ![]() Born to first-time Mom Kianga and father J. Just one week old, the rhino calf has already begun exploring her home while staying close to mom. Southern white rhino calf born at San Diego Zoo (credit: San Diego Zoo) READ MORE: Dodgers To Re-Sign Chris Taylor ![]()
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