Rhino Calf's Cute Case of the Zoomies Instantly Goes Viral

A mother's job is never done — even when her baby has a case of the zoomies. A mama rhino and her baby were captured spending time together at the Whipsnide Zoo in Whipsnade, England when the little needed to get some energy out. So of course its mama trailed behind to make sure it was okay.

A zookeeper named Alex from London, England saw the rhinos having a fun day in their enclosure.

Any mother would tell you that it's so hard when your kid wants to run around and you just want to take a break. Moms deserve to have some "me time," ya' know.

Well that wasn't going to happen on the rhino calf's watch. Both rhinos trotted into the enclosure and while mom slowed down and took a break, the little one kept going. It kept running and running (much to its mom's chagrin). It had the rhino zoomies! Dog owners would totally understand.

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We think this mama could count on many people in the comments section to babysit because they thought the mini-zoomie session was too cute. "I did not realize how light on their feet they are for their size," one person gushed. "It's not tippy tappies, it’s thumpy thumps!!" another commenter joked. "His feet being to big for him make it so much better," someone else praised.

All About Rhino Moms

This mom has the patience of a saint. But that's sort of the way that rhino moms roll. They're known for their patience and gentle nature.

Most rhino calves in the wild never meet their fathers. Rhinos typically go their separate ways after mating. After the calf is born it will go on to spend a couple of years or more with its mama. It might associate with other female rhinos, but for the most part Dad is out of the picture.

Rhinos carry their babies for 15 to 16 months before giving birth to one single calf. The mama rhino will then nurse her baby for up to two years after its born. The first six months are the toughest, with calves needing to feed every two hours.

Rhinos are very attentive mothers. They'll often spend most of their energy feeding their calves, keeping their calves safe, and teaching them how to take care of themselves. By the time a calf is ready to leave its mama's side, it's time for mom to give birth to another baby. Things really do move fast!

We guess it's fair to say that this rhino mama is used to sticking close to her baby. Although like human moms, we're sure she's thankful for those moments when her baby takes a nap.

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