PHOTOS: A Rare Rothschild Giraffe Born in Czech Zoo

A baby Rothschild giraffe, one of the rarest giraffe species in the world, was born at the Safari Park Dvůr Králové in the Czech city of Dvůr Králové nad Labem.

This species, classified as endangered, has fewer than 700 individuals remaining in the wild.

The newborn arrived on the morning of October 14 after a one-hour labor. She is the 184th Rothschild giraffe born at this park, which has been home to this species for over 50 years.

While the baby giraffe is yet to be named, both she and her mother are in excellent health. Shortly after birth, the calf was able to stand on her own and began nursing right away.

“This was not the first birth for the mother—she’s quite experienced. Our camera operator was fortunate enough to capture the birth, allowing visitors to witness this remarkable event. Unlike many animals, giraffes give birth while standing, meaning the newborn’s first experience of life is a fall from a significant height,” explained zoologist Luděk Čulík.

Despite the critical endangerment of Rothschild giraffes in the wild, their population in captivity, particularly in zoos and wildlife reserves, is relatively stable.

Conservation efforts focus on ensuring sustainable breeding practices to maintain a genetically diverse population.

“The goal now is to continue breeding programs that are not only successful but also ensure long-term genetic diversity,” Čulík emphasized.

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