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Emi, the critically endangered female Sumatran rhino who lives at the Cincinnati Zoo gave birth to her second calf, Suci, in July of 2004
View Emi and Suci from The Outdoor Rhino Cam
View Emi and Suci from The Indoor Rhino Cam
Saving The Sumatran Rhinos
The Sumatran rhinoceros is one of the most endangered animals on earth
with just 300 individuals distributed throughout fragmented rainforests
of South East Asia. A captive breeding program was formally established
for this species in 1984, but efforts to propagate these rhinos in
captivity failed. In 1997, CREW scientists initiated research using
endocrinology and ultrasonography to learn about the reproductive
physiology of the species. As a result, scientific breakthroughs led to
the first Sumatran rhino calf bred and born in captivity in 112 years at
the Cincinnati Zoo on Sept. 13, 2001.
In addition to its leadership role in the Sumatran rhino captive breeding program, the Cincinnati Zoo partners with the International Rhino Foundation to protect Sumatran rhinos in the wild by helping to support Rhino Protection Units (RPUs). These RPUs are trained by in-country Wildlife Departments to protect the rhinos from poachers, the greatest threat to the species. Furthermore, financial support and staff expertise are provided to facilitate the captive breeding programs at rhino reserves in Malaysia and Indonesia. The goal of the program is to keep the rhinos safe in the wild and to establish a successful international captive breeding program for the Sumatran rhinoceros.
Some interesting facts about Emi: She is currently let out of her barn at night.She has very sensitive eyes and had trouble with them so the zoo is in the process of building her a shady area. Her natural habitat is very shady. She will carry her calf approximately 475 days and her due date is in July. The Indonesian Government shares the ownership of all Sumatran rhinos in the US.There is another Sumatran Rhino at The Bronx Zoo in NY and Emi's first calf is at the Los Angeles Zoo.
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