A one-week-old rhino calf born at Chester Zoo has ventured outside to play for the first time.

The little youngster spent around an hour running around and rolling in sand before returning to mum’s side and heading off for a much-deserved nap.

Tim Rowlands, Curator of Mammals at Chester Zoo, said:

“Malindi has bonded very well with her new calf during these important early days and, as an experienced mum, is doing a great job once again. The calf has bundles of energy and keepers will soon choose a name that perfectly matches his big personality.”

Most rhino births typically happen during the quiet of night, but the calf was born to experienced mum Malindi just before 1pm on Tuesday 31 July in front of surprised onlookers at the zoo.

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