Endangered Rhino Born at Lowry Park Zoo

Jamie, an endangered Indian rhinoceros at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, got a special Mother's Day present this year.

Three days before the celebration of maternity, Jamie gave birth to a male calf. The calf, who was given the Indian name "Jiyu" for compassionate friend, is spending time with his mom away from the zoo's exhibits.

"This calf represents our third successful offspring in support of the Indian rhino management program in North America," said Dr. Larry Killmar, vice president of animal science, in a news release. "This tremendous achievement requires a great deal of hard work and dedication by the animal management staff."

Jamie's other children—Jaya, born in 2009, and Jahi, born in 2011—live in Wichita, Kansas and Sanford, Florida, respectively. A male rhino named Arjun is the father of all three calves.

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