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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

An okapi calf took its first steps shortly after being born at Cincinnati Zoo on Monday, December 18, footage posted by zoo staff shows. The calf was born to mother Kuvua after a 15-month ...

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 ...