Please note the video shows blood. #RhinoWatch continues! Romeo, who is now 8 months old, has been participating in his own healthcare. Most recently, he successfully completed a voluntary blood draw. These essential baseline blood values serve as health parameters for the veterinary staff to track as Romeo grows in size and strength.
During the positive reinforcement training session, a target is used to lead Kapuki and Romeo into an area next to their behind-the-scenes space for the exam. The blood collection is taking place in a behind the scenes space that allows staff to work safely with the rhinos in protected contact, behind a barrier.
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