ZooBorns — Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cleveland Welcomes Sixth Eastern Black Rhino Calf
Posted by Chris Eastland on
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently welcomed its sixth Eastern Black Rhino calf. After a fifteen-month pregnancy, 14-year-old Kibibbi gave birth on February 7.
"Kibibbi's pregnancy announcement last year coincided [with] bringing our Future for Wildlife program and conservation work to the forefront," said Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Executive Director, Chris Kuhar. "Over the past year, the...
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Double the Fluff: Twin Red Pandas Born at Cleveland Zoo
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
The fluffle is real! Two Red Panda cubs were born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on June 20.
The cubs, both male, are snug in their nest box under the care of their mother, Xue Li. These are Xue Li’s first cubs.
Photo Credit: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Red Panda cubs typically remain in the next box for the first three months of life. Mom may occasionally carry the cubs in her mouth from one nest...