These factors have contributed to a 50% decline in their numbers over the last 3 decades. They are endangered due to habitat loss, civil unrest/military operations, poaching and ecological changes. Zuri and Jana were recommended to breed with Enzi as part of the Species Survival PlanВ® (SSP), a program coordinated by the AZA to maintain genetic diversity of threatened and endangered species in human care.Д¬olumbus Zoo and Aquairum provide funds to help support conservation of the Masai giraffe in the wild.

These births bring the number of giraffe calves bred at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium up to 19. He moved to Columbus Zoo from the Wilds which is also in Ohio. The calves are half-siblings sharing the same father in 10 year old Enzi. I am incredibly proud of our team for their expertise, care, contributions made to the zoological community, and the wonderful experiences they provide to our supportive community as together we remain committed to the conservation of wildlife around the globe,вЂќ said Columbus Zoo and Aquarium President/CEO Tom Stalf. With the increasing challenges that Masai giraffes continue to face in their native range, itвЂ™s more important than ever to do our part to help them. вЂњThese births are extremely significant, as these calves play a huge role in protecting the future of the endangered Masai giraffe.

Jana and her calf are currently bonding off display in the giraffe barn. Recently Zuris calf has started to appear on exhibit. This calf joins a second male calf born to mother Zuri on June 28th. Shortly after the birth the calf was standing and by the next morning was already testing out her zoomies skills. Jana gave birth in the giraffe barn under the watchful eye of the animal care team who could observe the birth through a mounted camera in the barn. The female calf was born on August 27th 2020 at 7.48pm to mother Jana. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio, USA is celebrating double baby joy with a second Masai giraffe calf arriving in their heart of Africa enclosure.

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