ASHEBORO, N.C. — The N.C. Zoo’s Baby Rhino No. 1 has a name: Nandi.
Born July 2 to mom Linda and dad Stormy, Nandi was the first southern white rhino born at the Asheboro zoo in 41 years. The zoo let people vote on one of three names: Nandi, Mamba and Diana, each reflecting the theme of strong female leaders in history (actual and mythical).
Stormy took it from there. Zookeepers put the names on three African-inspired poles stuffed with his favorite treat – hay – then waited to see which one he trotted to.
Nandi was his clear favorite.
Eleven days after Nandi was born, the zoo announced the birth of a second female baby rhino to mom Kit and dad Stormy. The zoo said it will offer details about her naming process soon.
Read more and see photos here.
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