CURATORS at Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford are still keeping their fingers crossed for the first white rhino born there in 43 years.

Astrid was born on July 1 to parents Monty and Nancy. And now, a month on, the youngster has grown both in size and personality.

Assistant curator Mark Godwin said: “We are very happy with her progress and she is showing all the signs of being a healthy rhino.

“Nancy is an exceptional first-time mother and the two have bonded perfectly.”

Curator Jamie Craig said: “It is very early days and Nancy is a first-time mum.

“We all have our fingers crossed as calves can be very vulnerable for a while after birth.”