A REBELLIOUS calf whose breed is nearing extinction celebrated his first birthday with a treat.
Eastern Black rhinoceros calf Asani was born to mum Kitani at Chester Zoo 12 months ago.
He marked the special occasion by making short work of a carrot, beetroot, banana and courgette cake made by his keepers.
Asani has doubled in size over the last year.
“All toddlers enjoy their first birthday and although Asani is definitely bigger than your average one year old he’s no exception when it comes to enjoying his birthday,” according to Chas Mackenzie, team leader for the rhino section.
“Asani’s name is Swahili for rebellious and he is certainly a proper handful but he behaved like the perfect birthday boy.”
