In the coming weeks, Jao and baby are expected to join the “crash” (a group of rhinos), in their habitat on the Harambe Wildlife Reserve where park guests can catch a glimpse of the herd while aboard Kilimanjaro Safaris. And even more hooves are on the horizon as another first-time mom, Lola, is expected to give birth this fall. They are the largest rhinoceros species and can grow up to 3.6 m (12 ft) long and 1. This delivery marks the 12 th rhino born at Disney, and the second rhino born in the last year. The average weight of a white rhino is about 2,300 kg (5,070 lb). This birth is a true milestone for this endangered species. Jao was paired with dad Dugan, the bull of the herd, through one of the Species Survival Plans, which are overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to ensure the responsible breeding of endangered species. Our animal care team’s veterinarians, scientists and animal keepers kept a close eye on Jao throughout her pregnancy, conducting regular checkups and ultrasounds to ensure a safe birth. Weight: Heaviest - white rhino, 5,000 pounds (2,300 kilograms) lightest - Sumatran rhino, 1,765 pounds (800 kilograms) average. Rhinoceros also have one of the longest gestation periods of any mammal – approximately 16 to 18 months. Did you know that the majestic rhinos are the world’s second largest land animal? Typically, white rhino calves can weigh as much as 140 pounds at birth. four times the weight of the smaller Sumatran rhinoceros on average. The word 'rhino' derives from an Africaan's (West Germanic language) word, translated. While the Sumatran rhinoceros can still weigh up to 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds). It weighs slightly more on average than a hippopotamus despite a considerable mass overlap between these two species. An alternative name for this species is the 'Square-lipped rhinoceros', referring to the hairless, square upper lip of the animal. Calves pack on size quickly, growing two or three kilograms per day in their early life. The White rhino (Ceratotherium simum) is the second-largest mammal in the world. A black rhino calf weighs around 35-50 kg, while the larger white rhino gives birth to a 40-65 kg baby. The white rhinoceros is native to Africa and weighs almost exactly one metric ton when fully grown. Mothers of both species give birth to a single calf, after a 15-month (black rhinos) or 16-month (white rhinos) gestation period. They reach about 20 feet in length, just like the great white shark. The white rhino is the third largest land mammal in the world, dwarfed only by the Asian elephant and the African elephant. While we give Jao and her baby boy ample time to bond, it will be a little while before we know the calf’s weight. They can weigh up to 8,800 pounds, which is the equivalent of over four tons. I am happy to report that the beautiful calf snuggled up to mom and began nursing right away. Mom and baby are doing great under the keepers’ watchful and joyful eyes. Today, I would like to introduce you to an adorable baby white rhino, born to first-time mom Jao backstage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. It’s always a momentous occasion to share news of a successful animal birth at Walt Disney World Resort.

White rhino weight in pounds