Markus and Mo’s first birthday: Cotswold Wildlife Park rhinos celebrate with cakes and carrots
Reported by BBC News ·
Birthday treats for two calves
Markus and Mo marked their first birthday at Cotswold Wildlife Park with cakes made from soaked pellets and carrots. The treats also included salad leaves. The two rhino calves celebrated together, with food prepared specially for the occasion.
From birth to 500kg
The siblings weighed about 70kg each when they were born. They now weigh about 500kg apiece. Their growth marks a substantial change in size during their first year.
Park reaches rhino record
The arrival of Markus and Mo took the number of rhinos at Cotswold Wildlife Park to nine. The park said this was the most in its 56-year history. The calves’ birthday comes as the park marks a record rhino population.
Key points
- Markus and Mo celebrated their first birthday at Cotswold Wildlife Park.
- Their birthday cakes were made with soaked pellets and carrots, alongside salad leaves.
- The calves grew from about 70kg at birth to roughly 500kg each.
- Their arrival brought the park’s rhino population to nine, a 56-year record.