The male okapi calf and his mother, Kayin, are doing well following the baby animal's September 7 birth at the Oklahoma City Zoo Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

The birth of a rare okapi — also known as the forest giraffe — is delighting zookeepers at Chester Zoo in the U.K. as conservationists hope the animal's arrival will shed light on the species.

A male okapi calf was born on 2 September to first-time parents Ludimi and Epulu, after a 14-month gestation period. The baby will receive his name at the San Antonio Zoo’s annual fundraiser.

Kaya was born on Sept. 28, 2022, the first calf of 6-year-old mom, Asili, and 13-year-old dad, Kikari. While okapi calves have a high mortality rate, especially for first-time moms, animal keepers ...

SAN ANTONIO – A rare okapi calf was born at the San Antonio Zoo earlier this week — a conservation win for an endangered species.. San Antonio Zoo officials made the announcement Wednesday ...

ESCONDIDO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The okapi family at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has just welcomed a new addition. A male calf was born to first-time parents, Mahameli and Mpangi.

The calf was born to mother Kuvua after a 15-month gestation and looked “strong and healthy,” the zoo said. “Each okapi birth is significant for the conservation of this rare species ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Gray News) – The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating the birth of a rare, endangered okapi calf. The male calf was born around 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 7 in the ...

Dublin Zoo announces birth of endangered okapi calf The male calf was born on July 7 to parents Lumara, seven, and Kitabu, 14. Cate McCurry. Thursday 11 August 2022 14:28 BST.

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo has announced the gender of their newest okapi calf! In a post on Facebook, the zoo says the baby, now five days old, received its first neonatal exam and is a boy!

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Gray News) – The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating the birth of a rare, endangered okapi calf. The male calf was born around 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 7 in the ...