Spot-Light on Giraffa reticulata

[JMCx4]

From: Johnson City (TN) Press > Living

You can help name a spotless giraffe at Bright's Zoo

By NATHAN BAKER
20 hrs ago (August 21, 2023)

A spotless giraffe born July 31 at Bright’s Zoo stunned zoo staff and giraffe experts. (Contributed)


A rare, spotless giraffe born July 31 at Bright’s Zoo in Limestone has received a lot of attention from the zoological world.

The baby, a solid brown color instead of having the iconic spots that define other giraffes, is now thriving under the care of her mother and zoo staff and is available for the public to visit at the park.

Giraffe experts believe she is the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet.

Staff are now looking for name suggestions from the public. Anyone can suggest a name by going to the zoo’s Facebook page, facebook.com/BrightsZoo.

Bright’s has narrowed the running down to four names: Kipekee, which means unique; Firyali, unusual or extraordinary; Shakiri, “she is most beautiful”; or Jamella, “one of great beauty.” ...


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[JMCx4]

Just one more week to cast your naming vote for this adorable Giraffa non-reticulata.

 

[Hippasus]

I was going to say Blankenbelle, but Shakiri is a very good option. She sort of looks like the gazelle from Zootopia.