1 day ago · There are total of four giraffe species including northern, reticulated and southern, with only around 117,000 existing in the wild, the Giraffe Conservation Foundation in Namibia reports.

Jan 24, 2022 · Here are 22 baby giraffe facts, helping you to better understand these magnificent creatures in the wild. 1. Giraffe Babies Are 15 Months in the Making. Giraffes have one of the longest gestation periods in the animal kingdom. Nine months is a long time but imagine 15 months. Two other African giants take even longer.

What is the biggest threat to a baby giraffe and how do mothers protect their calves? The first few months of a giraffe’s life are the most vulnerable. Predators such as lion, hyena, wild dog, crocodile and leopard all see a baby giraffe as prey.

2 days ago · A new baby Masai giraffe has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the first since 2021! Mara, the Masai giraffe, gave birth recently to a calf named Tucker. Over the next few weeks, guests will have the chance to witness the calf’s developmental journey as he takes his first steps, bonds with his mom, and explores his surroundings.

16 hours ago · New Baby Giraffe Just Arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Everyone’s Thrilled. This is the first baby giraffe that’s been born at Disney in years! ... There are only about 30,000 left in the wild, as a blog post from Disney Parks shared. Hopefully, he'll live a long and happy life and someday welcome his own children onto the savanna!

2 days ago · A Baby Giraffe Stands Tall for Conservation at Animal Kingdom The birth of Mara’s baby giraffe at Animal Kingdom is a significant achievement. The Masai giraffe is classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with around 30,000 giraffes remaining globally .

Mar 11, 2025 · On the morning of March 7, the zoo's reticulated giraffe, BB, gave birth to a healthy baby boy! Although the giraffe calf has yet to be named, zookeepers shared some sweet video clips of mom and baby, both of whom are doing well, with the Denver Gazette.

1 day ago · The male baby giraffe, Tucker, was born to Disney's Animal Kingdom Masai giraffe Mara, marking the first giraffe birth at the park since 2021 Olga Thompson/Walt Disney World Resort A new Disney ...

1 day ago · ORLANDO, Fla. — A new baby giraffe named Tucker made his debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom, marking the first giraffe calf birth at the resort since 2021. Masai giraffe Tucker was born to mom ...

2 days ago · There’s a tall new reason to smile at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — say hello to Tucker, the adorable baby Masai giraffe! Born to proud mom Mara, Tucker is the first giraffe calf born at Walt Disney World Resort since 2021. ... Masai giraffes are classified as endangered by the IUCN, with fewer than 30,000 remaining in the wild. His arrival ...