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A zoo in Belgium is marking a joyful milestone with the birth of a Southern white rhinoceros.

Madiba, an 18-year-old female, welcomed a healthy calF, who is yet to be named, at Pairi Daiza in Brugelette. The newborn is Madiba’s third offspring, following Zimba in 2019 and Willy in 2023.

For now, mother and calf are resting comfortably in their indoor enclosure, close to Joby, the 24-year-old father.