Recently, we had the privilege of witnessing a truly magical event: the birth of Chipoko's first rhino calf.
The mother of the little female rhino, Chipoko (Swahili for "Ghost"), arrived at our orphanage at the age of three months after her mom was poached. Chipoko herself is a true fighter. After her mother was killed, she survived alone in the bush for five days without milk. Nevertheless, she received care from our dedicated rehabilitators and was released in 2017 with the rest of the Lucky 5.
The baby's father is a wild rhino, the same bull that has mated with Masingita.
On May 5th, 2023, during the full moon, the rhino baby was born. It is Chipoko's first calf, and it's a girl. The baby is thriving and has been spotted several times. She doesn't have a name yet, but her joyful character and curious nature bring us great joy.
We are also pleased to report that Chipoko has already introduced her newborn baby to the crash, known as the Lucky 5.
This is a success story, and we are proud to be witnesses to such a unique event and to contribute to the protection and conservation of these majestic creatures.