Zoo celebrates the birth of its 40th endangered giraffe calf
Bally-who? The newborn has not yet been named but Belfast Zoo traditionally names giraffes after places beginning with BallyThe female Rothschild's calf was born naturally in the early hours of Sunday 5 February in the giraffe house.
Zookeepers have said the newborn and her mum Neja are doing well, and the newest addition is her fifth calf. Rothschild's giraffes are one of the most endangered subspecies. It is estimated that only 2,000 remain in the wild due to illegal hunting, Belfast Zoo said. The calf has not yet been named but Belfast Zoo traditionally names giraffes after places beginning with Bally.The newborn giraffe's dad, named Ballygeorge, is a first-time dad who has been embracing his role and is very affectionate with his daughter, the zoo said.In August, a male Rothschild giraffe
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Belfast Zoo celebrates the birth of its 40th endangered giraffe calfZookeepers are celebrating the birth of the 40th endangered Rothschild's giraffe calf BelfastZoo 🦒
Read more »
Belfast Zoo celebrates birth of baby giraffeA shortlist of names has been drawn up by zoo staff and the names will be shared for a vote on the zoo's Facebook page
Read more »
Dancing lemur: Chester Zoo celebrates Coquerel's sifaka birthThe arrival of a Coquerel's sifaka brings the number in European zoos to seven, experts say.
Read more »
Cash and phones recovered in operation targeting West Belfast UDAThe operation was part of an ongoing investigation into suspected criminality linked to the West Belfast UDA
Read more »
Work well underway on new indoor 'food hall' in South BelfastWork is currently underway at a proposed food hall space on a popular South Belfast road
Read more »
Stormont: NI secretary to spell out plans on election delayRound-table talks are due to take place later between the Northern Ireland secretary chhcalling and Stormont's five largest parties
Read more »