Valencia, Spain - November 04, 2025 On the afternoon of 4 November, the long-awaited birth of the female rhino Kwanza took place, marking a milestone for Bioparc Valencia and bringing hope to the conservation program of this threatened species. Images from the first hours showed the first-time mother caring attentively for her calf, while the “baby rhino” instinctively sought warmth and milk. “We have a rhino!” The emotional shout from the technical team at Bioparc Valencia was followed by hugs and a few tears, capturing a historic moment for the nature park. Hormonal data from the previous day, confirmed again that morning, indicated that the time had come, leaving nothing to do but wait. Staff monitored the indoor enclosure where the first-time mother remained for safety. Every movement from Kwanza sparked hopeful cries of “it’s coming!” Her growing restlessness signaled the onset of contractions, and soon the placenta became visible. Minutes felt like hours until nature finally delivered new life. On Tuesday afternoon, after 491 days of gestation, Bioparc Valencia experienced with immense emotion the birth of its first white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum). The event represents hope for a species pushed toward extinction by relentless poaching and marks a major success for the staff who have dedicated 18 years to the International Conservation Program. Both the birth and the first hours progressed normally. The mother remained fully attentive, and the calf appeared lively, standing within minutes and instinctively seeking shelter and warmth. Remote monitoring confirmed that the calf was nursing, while specialists entered only to add straw and other elements for comfort. The first days require calmness and extreme caution, with constant vigilance to follow the progress of both mother and calf. For now, they remain indoors, awaiting future introduction to the rest of the rhino group: Martin, the male and father of the calf, and the two females, Nombula and Ami. This group, formed in 2023, has shown strong social behavior that led to courtship, multiple matings, and now this successful birth. One curious detail drew attention — the timing of the full moon. While scientific data confirms the biological process, the bright satellite seemed to play its role again, just as it did with the elephant Makena, whose birth also happened under a full moon. A similar pattern was seen with several zebras. Whether legend or coincidence, last night the Valencian moon shone ahead of tonight’s supermoon, the largest of 2025.