Giraffe Giving Birth

Baby Giraffe Falls Two Metres When Mother Gives Birth Standing Up

... filmed by the reserve 'Keeper Cam', shows the calf falling nearly two metres to ground as he takes his first breath. The birth of the as-yet-unnamed baby is important because giraffes have just been listed as 'vulnerable to extinction' for the first time. The calf was born last week to mother Lehanna. He is the second born at the reserve this year after a critically endangered female Rothschild giraffe calf was welcomed in August. He was already five feet tall when he was born and, with some gentle encouragement from his mother, was walking clumsily around the pen within minutes. The birth of the as-yet-unnamed baby is important because giraffes have just been listed as 'vulnerable to extinction' for the first time by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. RELATED ARTICLES. Share this article. The Giraffe Conservation Foundation said that, as of 2014, there were approximately 80,000 wild giraffes left in Africa. This is a huge decline from the 1999 figures, when there were an estimated 140,000 on the continent. Loss of habitat, poaching and civil unrest in ...

A Better Tomorrow Is In Store For You

... teaches the calf to stand up on its own legs by actually knocking the baby down. A newborn calf can stand up and run within an hour of being born. So the mother knocks the calf down repeatedly. The calves have to get up quickly if they tumble, because if they’re in the wild, they can fall prey to other animals. The mother giraffe wants to strengthen her little one in an effort to try to keep the calf safe for the challenges ahead.”. “Mom, the calf learns to ‘get up’ by being ‘knocked down?’” My daughter questioned. “Precisely,” I uttered. And as if reading my mind, I knew she sensed what I was saying. The mother giraffe kicks the newborn calf off its feet again and again. Why? She wants it to learn how it got up. How about you? Have you let the knocks of life convince you that your dreams are over? Are you being held down by fears, feelings of uselessness, or the pain from early struggles? Maybe, you have been knocked down too many times to count. You could have tried and failed. Or you might have ...

Weeks After Birth Of Rare Black Rhino, Blank Park Zoo Giraffe Is Expecting

... is Expecting. By Emily Woodbury & Ben Kieffer • Nov 18, 2016. Related Program. A giraffe at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. Josh More / Flickr. Ben Kieffer talks with Blank Park Zoo's Dr. June Olds and Lou Keeley - River to River. It was just a few weeks ago that the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines facilitated the birth of a rare baby black rhino , and now the zoo says one of their four giraffes is pregnant. In this River to River interview, host Ben Kieffer talks with caretakers, veterinarian Dr. June Olds and large mammal supervisor Lou Keeley, about reticulated giraffe Uzuri's pregnancy and what they are planning for with the birth. "When a giraffe gives birth, she'll give birth standing up," he says. "So you can imagine, that's a pretty large fall for that calf once it drops out; that's six feet. So, we want to make sure she's giving birth on a very soft substrate, a heavy bed, so that the calf has a nice comfortable landing when she comes into this world.". Keeley estimates that Uzuri will give ...

Cincinnati Zoo Giraffe Becomes New Mom

... Z. A first time mom welcomed a 6-foot-tall, 100-pound bundle of joy at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Wednesday. (Photo: Cincinnati Zoo). The baby is the fourteenth giraffe born in Cincinnati. (Photo: Cincinnati Zoo). CINCINNATI, OH (FOX 19) -. A first-time mom welcomed a 6-foot-tall, 100-pound bundle of joy at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Wednesday. Five-year-old giraffe Cece delivered a healthy calf at 10:27 a.m. in her indoor stall.  The sex of the baby is currently unknown, according to zoo officials. “Cece gave us a good indication that something was happening when she refused to leave her stall to go outside this morning," said Christina Gorsuch, curator of mammals at the Cincinnati Zoo. "Labor started at 9:57 a.m., hooves out at 10, head at 10:22 and birth at 10:27!  The birth process can take up to six hours, so 30 minutes is incredibly fast, especially for a first time mom.”. Cece and the calf will spend a few ...

Zebra Shark Surprises Scientists By Giving Birth Without Male

... their environment.”. Zebra sharks, also known as leopard sharks, were once a widespread species resident in tropical waters around the globe, but have recently been highlighted as an endangered species by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. “These sharks are an apex predator, so they are like the proverbial canary down the mineshaft — they are a poignant indicator of the quality of the environment in general,” said Tristam, who is grateful that Leonie’s case is attracting increased attention to the plight of the species. “The news that they are endangered was horrific news for biologists all over the world,” he added. “It’s a real concern.”. Dudgeon and her team are now waiting for Leonie’s offspring to reach sexual maturity before taking the next step in their research. “We are keeping an eye on them, and ultimately we want to find out if her offspring can reproduce sexually,” she said, as such an occurrence would be unusual. “They mature around seven years of age. Unfortunately they’ll be more prone to problems due to the reduction in the diversity of ...

Giraffe Orla Gives Birth In Episode 3

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Autumn The Giraffe Gives Birth

... gave birth Tuesday morning. Video of baby being born  | Baby giraffe stand up for the first time. Jeff Bullock, with Greenville Zoo, said the baby is doing well. The sex of the baby will be known in 24 to 48 hours once a physical is done. "None of [the births] are easy from the keeper's standpoint or anyone watching just because there's always that wonder. For Autumn, it seemed to go real easy," Bullock said. "It's always great to have a baby animal and something like this where we can share it with the community. It not only brings attention to the Greenville Zoo, but to Greenville as a whole and the city of Greenville is on the map in a lot of places because of this baby giraffe.". You may recall the excitement that surrounded the birth when Autumn delivered Kiko on Oct. 22, 2012. A camera was mounted in her stall and the birth was seen by millions around the world. Kiko was moved to the Toronto Zoo earlier this year as part of a deal with zookeepers there to join two ...

Watch Live Video Of A Giraffe Giving Birth At ‘animal Adventure Park

... of “animal rights extremists.”. The Animal Adventure Park, in Harpursville, aired two giraffe cam videos on You Tube overnight into Thursday. The first, lasting 10 hours, has been removed, and the second two-hour video has stopped, but is still viewable. “April the giraffe is expecting a calf. … Follow the process as she and her mate, Oliver, welcome a new baby,” the park had posted. However, park officials say “animal rights extremists” flagged the video as “sexually explicit,” prompting both to be taken down. “What this has done is pulled an educational tool away from tens of millions of individuals. … You have harmed the species’ survival more than you could ever recognize,” a zoo official said on a Facebook live video after the takedown. The official seems to infer that these “extremists” are against giraffes being held in captivity. “We’re all on the same team,” the official tells ...

A Better Tomorrow Is In Store For You

... have to get up quickly if they tumble, because if they’re in the wild, they can fall prey to other animals. The mother giraffe wants to strengthen her little one in an effort to try to keep the calf safe for the challenges ahead.”. “Mom, the calf learns to ‘get up’ by being ‘knocked down’?” My daughter questioned. “Precisely,” I uttered. And as if reading my mind, I knew she sensed what I was saying. The mother giraffe kicks the newborn calf off its feet again and again. Why? She wants it to learn how it got up. How about you? Have you let the knocks of life convince you that your dreams are over? Are you being held down by fears, feelings of uselessness, or the pain from early struggles? Maybe, you have been knocked down too many times to count. You could have tried and failed. Or you might have been turned down again and again. Then, in despair you might think, “It’s too late for my dreams to come to pass,” and “I’ve made too many mistakes to be happy.” Now, you’re ready to just give up on your aspirations for a better future. But don’t abandon hope. Never look back in regret or waste any more time dwelling on failures or bad experiences. Rather, press on and make your ...

Giraffe No. 50 Born At Zoo Miami. It’s A Girl

... 50 — count ’em, 50 — giraffes, but in the Zoo Miami communications director’s 37-year-career at the popular attraction, that’s how many giraffes have been born. On Friday, an as-yet unnamed female giraffe was born to proud parents Titan, 4 1/2, and Sabra, 5. Baby came in at 138 pounds and nearly six feet tall. “She’s beautiful!” Magill said Friday afternoon. “First of all, this is the first baby for Titan, the father, and I photographed Titan being born. Mom Sabra is a great mom. All the other giraffes in her herd are curious about the baby. They all come and lick her and the baby loves all that attention.”. What many do not know is that giraffes, who gestate for about 15 months, rarely, if ever, relax on the ground while giving birth. The baby simply falls about four to six feet to the floor with a thud. There are no vets in the African bush so something has got to kickstart baby’s life. So when it falls it starts breathing. That’s nature’s way and it’s wonderful. Ron Magill, Zoo Miami. It’s quite unlike the comparatively gentle thwack on the bottom human babies receive in the hospital for that first cry and healthy intake of air. “Mothers don’t lay ...

Rothschild Giraffe Is The First Calf To Be Born At Reserve In 8 Years

... would play an important role in future conservation. 'We are privileged to be part of such an important breeding programme. 'Conservation of endangered species is at the core of what we do and this fabulous little female will have a vital role to play in the future.'. Despite being less than a week old, the calf is already five feet tall and has been exploring her enclosure at the reserve near Ashford. The species is named after the founder of the Natural History Museum at Tring, Walter Rothschild, a passionate zoologist and member of the banking dynasty who described the animal's distinctive colouring on an expedition to Africa in the early 1900 s. The most obvious difference between them and other species is that they have no markings below the knees so look like they are wearing cream stockings. Their hair also tends to be lighter and their patterning less clearly defined. It is also known as the Baringo giraffe, after the Lake Baringo area of Kenya, or as the Ugandan giraffe. All of those living in the wild are in ...

Your Child’s ‘sophie The Giraffe’ Toy Might Be Filled With Mold, Parents Warn

... we didn't want to just throw her out. Well, when we chopped the legs, it revealed a lot of mold growing inside! Needless to say, Sophie is now residing at her new home at the dump. Just a little heads up to other moms who have this toy. Sorry my photography isn't great, but you can clearly see the mold.". So what can be done to prevent this. The director of the Cleaning Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute says to make sure the toys are cleaned with hot sudsy water and completely dried. They can also be disinfected with a solution of 1/2 cup Clorox bleach per gallon of water. Soak them for five minutes, rinse and air dry. Good Housekeeping recently received a statement from Laurie Schraenen, a spokeswoman for Sophie the Giraffe. "First of all, it's important to know that Sophie la Girafe [Sophie the Giraffe] is composed of 100% natural rubber, so the cleaning instructions have to be carefully respected. As indicated on the packaging and in an explanatory leaflet inside the packaging, we recommend to clean the surface of Sophie la Girafe with a damp cloth. It should not be immersed in the water nor rinsed off, to prevent water from ...