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CUMBERLAND, Ohio – The Wilds announced the birth of a male Masai giraffe. The calf was born in the pastures at the end of the afternoon of July 10 and appears to be in good health.
The birth was also visible to visitors during an outdoor safari at the Wilds, providing an unforgettable experience. Wilds animal care staff noted that the calf is strong and stays close to his mother. The Wilds Animal Care Team will continue to monitor the development and health of the young calf in the coming weeks.
Raha, father of the calf, was born at the Los Angeles Zoo in April 2006 and the calf's mother, Lulu, was born at the Cincinnati Zoo in October 2012. This calf is Lulu's first calf. The breeding of Raha and Lulu was based on a recommendation of the Species Survival Plan (SCP) of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a program designed to increase genetic health and species diversity threatened and endangered in human care. [19659004] Calf may be visible to visitors on Wildside and Open-Air Safari safaris; However, the calf and his mother will remain under the watchful eye of the staff of The Wilds.
"Welcoming a giraffe calf into our herd is always an incredibly exciting time for our team," said Dr. Jan Ramer, vice president of the Wilds. "This birth is not only a milestone here at The Wilds, but it also gives us a lot of hope and support to support declining populations of this species in their natural range."
Giraffes are listed as "vulnerable" List of threatened species, mainly due to habitat degradation and poaching. In an effort to reduce threats to giraffes, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds are supporting several conservation projects in giraffe countries across Africa, including the Serengeti Giraffe Project in the park. National Serengeti in Tanzania. and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation in Namibia and Uganda.
Calves are born after a gestation period of about 15 months. The mother gives birth and, a few hours after birth, the calves can stand up and run alone.
Male giraffes can grow up to 18 feet high and weigh between 1,800 and 4,300 lbs. Females measure between 13 and 15 feet and weigh between 1,200 and 2,600 lbs. Giraffes are the largest terrestrial animal species in existence and are the largest ruminants. Their native ranges are savannahs, grbadlands or open forests in Central and Southern African countries.
The Wilds, one of the largest conservation centers in North America, is home to rare and endangered species from around the world. . The mission of The Wilds, a non-profit organization, is to lead and inspire by connecting people and wildlife.
The Wilds is located at 14000 International Road in Cumberland, Ohio, approximately 90 minutes east of Columbus. The normal opening hours are from 10 am to 4 pm. every day from May to September and Saturdays and Sundays from October. For more information, visit TheWilds.org.
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