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'''Moyo''' (born [[May 17]], [[2017]] in St Louis, Missouri) | '''Moyo''' (born [[May 17]], [[2017]] in St Louis, Missouri; died [[January 26]], [[2024]] in [[Birmingham]]) was a male eastern black rhinoceros (''Diceros bicornis michaeli'') who was exhibited at the [[Birmingham Zoo]]'s "[[Trails of Africa]]." | ||
Moyo's wild ancestors ranged from Tanzania to South Sudan in eastern Africa. He is the second son of Kati Rain and Ajabu. His name is Swahili for "heart". | Moyo's wild ancestors ranged from Tanzania to South Sudan in eastern Africa. He is the second son of Kati Rain and Ajabu. His name is Swahili for "heart". | ||
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The pair's exhibit area opened on [[March 25]], [[2023]]. | The pair's exhibit area opened on [[March 25]], [[2023]]. | ||
On [[January 25]], [[2024]] Moyo was anesthetized for a dental procedure and semen collection. After being brought out of anesthesia he was unable to stand on his own. When efforts to help him failed, the decision was made to euthanize him the following day. | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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* Ryan, Monica (July 28, 2022) "[https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/saint-louis-zoo-hopes-their-black-rhino-creates-a-family-in-alabama Saint Louis Zoo hopes their black rhino creates a family in Alabama]" Fox2now.com | * Ryan, Monica (July 28, 2022) "[https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/saint-louis-zoo-hopes-their-black-rhino-creates-a-family-in-alabama Saint Louis Zoo hopes their black rhino creates a family in Alabama]" Fox2now.com | ||
* Stinson, Lauren (March 24, 2023) "[https://bhamnow.com/2023/03/24/birmingham-zoo-announces-addition-of-2-eastern-black-rhinos/ Birmingham Zoo announces addition of 2 Eastern black rhinos]." {{BNow}} | * Stinson, Lauren (March 24, 2023) "[https://bhamnow.com/2023/03/24/birmingham-zoo-announces-addition-of-2-eastern-black-rhinos/ Birmingham Zoo announces addition of 2 Eastern black rhinos]." {{BNow}} | ||
* Bryant, Joseph D. (January 30, 2024) "Moyo the Rhino dies at the Birmingham Zoo." {{AL}} | |||
[[Category: 2017 births]] | [[Category: 2017 births]] | ||
[[Category: 2024 deaths]] | |||
[[Category: Zoo animals]] | [[Category: Zoo animals]] | ||
[[Category: Rhinoceroses]] | [[Category: Rhinoceroses]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:49, 31 January 2024
Moyo (born May 17, 2017 in St Louis, Missouri; died January 26, 2024 in Birmingham) was a male eastern black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli) who was exhibited at the Birmingham Zoo's "Trails of Africa."
Moyo's wild ancestors ranged from Tanzania to South Sudan in eastern Africa. He is the second son of Kati Rain and Ajabu. His name is Swahili for "heart".
As part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan for black rhinoceroses, he was transferred to Birmingham on June 11, 2022 and soon introduced to the female black rhinoceros Kesi, who arrived a few days later.
The pair's exhibit area opened on March 25, 2023.
On January 25, 2024 Moyo was anesthetized for a dental procedure and semen collection. After being brought out of anesthesia he was unable to stand on his own. When efforts to help him failed, the decision was made to euthanize him the following day.
References
- "Critically endangered Black Rhinocerous born at St. Louis Zoo" (May 22, 2017) The Telegraph
- Ryan, Monica (July 28, 2022) "Saint Louis Zoo hopes their black rhino creates a family in Alabama" Fox2now.com
- Stinson, Lauren (March 24, 2023) "Birmingham Zoo announces addition of 2 Eastern black rhinos." Bham Now
- Bryant, Joseph D. (January 30, 2024) "Moyo the Rhino dies at the Birmingham Zoo." AL.com