A baby white rhinoceros has become the latest addition to Dublin Zoo.

A baby white rhinoceros has become the latest addition to Dublin Zoo.

Ashanti was born last Wednesday.

She is expected to be introduced to the public later this week.

Dublin Zoo in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland is the largest zoo in Ireland and one of Dublin's most popular attractions. Founded in 1830 it is the fourth oldest scientific zoo in the world, after Tiergarten Schönbrunn in Vienna, London Zoo, and the Jardin des Plantes in Paris. The zoo receives over 500,000 visitors per year. The zoo describes its role as conservation, study, and education. Its stated mission is to “work in partnership with zoos world-wide to make a significant contribution to the conservation of the endangered species on Earth".

Covering 12 hectares (30 acres) of Phoenix Park, it provides a habitat for more than 235 species of wild animals and tropical birds. The zoo includes: World of Cats, World of Primates, Fringes of the Arctic, African Plains, Birds, Reptiles, Plants, City Farm and Endangered Species.

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Children in Cologne flocked to the city's zoo yesterday to catch the first public glimpse of a week-old baby giraffe.

Kiara is already 1.9m tall and weighs 80kg. She is expected to reach a full height of up to 6m.