A pair of playful rhino calves have been filmed bouncing about joyfully as they discover snow for the first time.
White rhino youngsters Markus and Mo were spotted on a blanket of snow, tasting the frosty stuff and charging about like excitable toddlers.
Their enclosure had a generous dusting of the white stuff after a cold spell swept across Britain.
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The duo, who live at Cotswold Wildlife Park in Burford, Oxfordshire, were able to play outside in the wintry scene before heading back into their warm house, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Chris Kibbey, assistant animal manager, said the frosty chill had brought brand-new experiences for some of the animals.
“With the drop in temperature and flurry of snow we’ve seen, some animals have experienced these conditions for the first time,” he said.
“Where needed, any animals that prefer the warmth are provided with heated enclosures and will usually choose to stay indoors when we get particularly cold weather and snow.
“Thanks to our Mammal Keeper Liam for the photos and lovely video.”
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Social media users “melted” over the special scene.
“Gorgeous photos! Funny how animals love the snow too,” said one.
“Little cutie!” another cooed, while a third noted: “Smart baby rhinos.”
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“Omg just adorable,” a fourth fan added.
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