CCTV footage captures birth of incredibly cute and endangered giraffe calf
An endangered Giraffe calf has been born at West Midland Safari Park.
The six-foot-tall baby boy was born in the park’s new giraffe house, at 12.30am on September, 13 2022, to third-time mum, Arusha and dad Rufus.
Keepers had been eagerly awaiting the birth, but as the calf was born at night, the event was captured on CCTV.
After reviewing the CCTV and watching the live cameras from the giraffe house, keepers were concerned that the calf was having trouble standing to feed, so had to take the decision to step in and give the calf a helping hand.
Lisa Watkins, head keeper of ungulates, said: "The wildlife team are extremely pleased at the safe arrival of a beautiful, male giraffe calf born on Tuesday, September, 13.
