North American Indian Rhino Population

Does anyone have any idea where the two Indian rhino at Giraffe Ranch in Dade City FL. came from?
 
 
Smaggledagle said:
It should also be noted that Oklahoma City Zoo in Oklahoma acquired (0.0.2) Indian rhinos, though the post doesn't include genders, names, or where they came from.

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This is most likely an old post reposted for some reason. Shanti and the now-deceased Arun arrived from Fort Worth in 2019, so that could be those rhinos.
 
Mesker Park - 1.0 Rupert will be transferred to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to breed with their females this fall as he is one of the most genetically valuable males in the population. Mesker Park will be updating the exhibit a little before welcoming another young male greater one-horned rhino next spring.

Mesker Park Zoo on Instagram: "IT’S A MATCH! You may have noticed a large crate in the Rhinoceros exhibit outside of the Kley Memorial Building. This is because Rupert, our Indian Rhinoceros will be packing his bags to head across the country. BUT it’s for a good reason! Rupert is one of the most genetically valuable Indian Rhinoceros males in North American zoo population. As a part of ongoing efforts to help protect potentially endangered species, he will be traveling to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park this fall to breed with their females. This was recommended by the Association of Zoo & Aquarium SSP (Species Survival Plan), which are led by expert advisors who cooperatively work together to maximize genetic diversity, appropriately manage the demographic distribution and long-term sustainability of the species under human care. These plans are designed to maintain a healthy, genetically diverse population for the long-term future. To prepare for this cross-country trip, Rupert has been voluntarily crate-training with his keepers. Preparing him for the shipment will help make the day of as stress free as possible for Rupert and his care takers. We know that Rupert will be missed by staff and the community alike, as he leaves Evansville to discover his potential. However, Rupert’s contributions to the population and Indian Rhinoceros as a species will be felt for years to come. It is a privilege to be a part of his journey. After Rupert’s departure, we will be working with crews to make some small-but impactful updates before we prepare to receive a new male Indian Rhinoceros in the Spring"
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The population at the Center for the Conservation of Tropical Ungulates (RUM CREEK) as of January 30, 2023:
  • 1.0 Bhopu (09/29/00) Kancha x Hartali
  • 1.0 Jahi (07/13/11) Arjun x Jamie
  • 1.0 Scooter (10/30/15) Rustum x Dailey
  • 1.0 Kilo (02/13/18) Taro x Kaya
  • 1.0 Chomper (08/25/19) Brahmaputra x Goalpara
  • 1.0 Chapo (08/26/19) Taro x Autumn
  • 1.0 Champ (10/12/19) Taro x Dailey
  • 1.0 Copper (01/03/20) Taro x Goldi
  • 1.0 Jamie (03/01/20) Brahmaputra x Raji
  • 1.0 Gatsby (04/04/21) Brahmaputra x Goalpara
  • 1.0 ? (10/23/21) Taro x Dailey
  • 1.0 ? (12/01/22) Brahmaputra x Goalpara
  • 0.1 Goalpara (05/28/87) Lasai x Gainda
  • 0.1 Dailey (12/28/95) Vinu x Ellah
  • 0.1 Raji (12/23/02) Arun x Jumia
  • 0.1 Kaya (07/08/08) Arun x Goalpara
  • 0.1 Autumn (10/17/10) Bhopu x Goalpara
  • 0.1 Goldi (03/03/12) Brahmaputra x Godavari
  • 0.1 Petunia (08/01/14) Bhopu x Tanaya
  • 0.1 Lulu (02/08/18) Brahmaputra x Goalpara
  • 0.1 Peanut (09/03/18) Brahmaputra x Raji
  • 0.1 ? (12/23/21) Taro x Kaya
  • 0.1 ? (01/30/22) Brahmaputra x Raji

Deaths that were never reported:
  • 0.1 Safia (03/02/16) Brahmaputra x Godavari passed away on 07/01/16 at the Center for the Conservation of Tropical Ungulates
  • 0.1 Stumpy (02/04/14) Brahmaputra x Godavari passed away on 09/23/17 at the Center for the Conservation of Tropical Ungulates
  • 1.0 Unnamed (03/10/18) Bhopu x Alta passed away on 03/10/18 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
  • 1.0 Mowgli (03/26/18) Fitzgerald x Chitwan passed away on 08/19/20 at the White Oak Conservation Center
  • 0.1 Rani (05/24/05) Arun x Godavari passed away on 08/15/21 at the Center for the Conservation of Tropical Ungulates
  • 0.1 Kalu (12/22/00) Vinu x Ellah passed away on 01/10/22 at the Bronx Zoo
  • 1.0 Brahmaputra (11/09/03) Ayodhya x Maheswari passed away on 03/21/22 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
  • 0.1 Unnamed (04/07/22) Taro x Autumn passed away on 04/07/22 at the Center for the Conservation of Tropical Ungulates
  • 1.0 Taro (06/13/03) Arun x Shanti passed away on 05/11/22 at the Center for the Conservation of Tropical Ungulates
  • 0.1 Godavari (09/07/93) Lasai x Goalpara passed away on 09/03/22 at the Center for the Conservation of Tropical Ungulates

Other updates:
  • 1.0 Benny (11/15/21) Taro x Goldi is at Southland Safari
  • 1.0 Rudy (11/07/17) Soman x Kalu is Timbavati Wildlife Park
    RhinoHippoElephantGiraffe said:
    Does anyone have exact death dates for Jeezan and Jiyu at the San Diego Zoo?
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  • 1.0 Jiyu (05/10/13) Arjun x Jamie passed away on 01/02/19 at the San Diego Zoo
  • 1.0 Jeezan (10/14/12) Rustum x Sanya passed away on 03/16/18 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
 
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The Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico acquired (1.1) Indian Rhinos from two different French Zoos in September:
1:0 Bali (9/6/15) Hugo x Behan; born at Whipsnade Zoo in England, and came from Zoo de La Flèche in France
Bali #511 - Rhinos of the World

0:1 Anjali (8/28/19) Sahib x Henna; born at and came from ZooParc de Beauval in France
Anjali #574 - Rhinos of the World
Not only are these are Mexico's first-ever Indian Rhinos, but they are also genetically valuable animals since they are unrelated to the entire North American Indian Rhino population.
 
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