Safari park welcomes rare Southern White Rhino calf

By Dean Murray

A British safari park has welcomed a Southern White Rhino calf.

Knowsley Safari, in Prescot, has announced the arrival of Kamari, a seven-week-old female born to nine-year-old mother Bayami.

Meaning moonlight in Swahili, Kamari marks an important step in the conservation of this near-threatened species.

The Southern White rhinoceros is under ongoing pressure from poaching and habitat loss.

Born on November 20, Knowsley says Kamari is a healthy, confident calf, weighing an estimated 40–60kg at birth — typical for her species.

A Knowsley spokesperson said: “According to her keepers, she’s doing brilliantly, walking, feeding from mom and enjoying bursts of energy as she runs around her pen before settling down for naps.

“Bayami is proving to be a gentle and attentive mom, guiding Kamari to feed, and keeping a watchful eye as her calf explores.”

With three Southern White Rhino calves in five years, taking the crash to ten, Knowsley Safari continues to play an important role in the conservation of the Southern White Rhino.

Lindsay Banks, ungulates team manager at Knowsley Safari, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Kamari to our crash. She’s already showing a confident and playful personality, which is fantastic to see at such an early stage. Every rhino birth is a huge achievement for conservation, and we’re proud to be contributing to the survival of this incredible species.”