A Special Birthday At Terra Natura

TERRA NATURA Murcia has been celebrating nan 39th day of 1 of its best-known animals, Chiqui nan achromatic rhinoceros. Visitors were treated to a typical programme wherever they could watch him research his space, play pinch caller things successful his habitat, and tuck into his favourite food.

From circus to sanctuary

Chiqui has lived astatine nan parkland since 2010, aft being rescued from a circus. In that time, he has go a patient favourite pinch nan nationalist and a awesome of nan zoo’s activity to attraction for and protect animals. At 39, he is 1 of nan oldest residents of Terra Natura and still draws plentifulness of attraction from families who travel to spot him.

Zoos pinch a purpose

Staff astatine nan parkland constituent retired that modern zoos are nary longer conscionable astir showing animals to nan public. They supply a safe location for those that cannot return to nan chaotic and thief raise consciousness astir conservation.

Protecting a susceptible species

White rhinos are listed arsenic a susceptible species, nether unit from poaching and shrinking habitats. Through acquisition programs and links pinch world conservation groups, Terra Natura is moving to support their protection. For galore visitors, gathering Chiqui up adjacent is some a item of nan time and a reminder of why protecting these animals is truthful important.

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