Endangered Indian Rhinoceros at Lowry Park Zoo Gives Birth to Calf

Three days before Mother's Day, an endangered Indian rhinoceros named Jamie gave birth to a male calf at Lowry Park Zoo.

The birth is the third for the zoo in five years, officials said.

The calf, who was given the Indian name "Jiyu" for compassionate friend, is spending time with his mom away from the 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.

Check out photos of Jiyu courtesy of David Parkinson, zoo docent.