Kokopelli, a 9-year-old female waterbuck at Zoo Atlanta, gave birth to a calf overnight on August 22, 2010. The newborn appears to be healthy and has been observed nursing and following Kokopelli in their African Plains habitat.
The calf is the fifth offspring for Kokopelli and 8-year-old Arizona. Like giraffe calves, waterbuck calves are precocial, generally walking within an hour of birth.
Found throughout southeastern sub-Saharan Africa, waterbuck are among the world’s largest antelope species. The species name refers to the fact that waterbuck are often found near water sources, are good swimmers, and possess oily, “waterproof” coats.
Kokopelli’s youngster will make an interesting new neighbor for the 1-month-old giraffe calf born to Glenda on July 13. Voting to name Atlanta’s tallest baby continues online on zooatlanta.org through Wednesday, August 25 at 5 p.m. The winning name and contestant will be announced during a special naming celebration at Zoo Atlanta on Saturday, August 28 at 10 a.m. Stay tuned to zooatlanta.org for event details.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Western lowland gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta
The great ape whose name has become synonymous with motherhood has a new outlet for her considerable parenting skills. Kuchi, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, gave birth to an infant overnight. The newborn is the third offspring for Kuchi and 20-year-old silverback Taz, who is also the father of fraternal twins Kali and Kazi, 4.
“Kuchi has demonstrated over the years that she is a truly remarkable mother,” says Dr. Dwight Lawson, Senior Vice President of Collections, Education and Conservation. “We’re excited about seeing her demonstrate those qualities with another new baby, and particularly about seeing Kali and Kazi interact with their new sibling.”
With the births of Kali and Kazi in 2005, Kuchi achieved national attention as the only known gorilla in captivity ever to rear twins independently – a distinction she still holds. She also has two adult offspring, Stadi, 19, and Lulu, 10.
Home to the nation’s largest collection of gorillas, Zoo Atlanta has an international reputation for social and behavioral research on the critically endangered species. Kuchi’s infant is the 18th western lowland gorilla born at the Zoo since the opening of The Ford African Rain Forest in 1988.
Kuchi and her new infant are on exhibit now.
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“Kuchi has demonstrated over the years that she is a truly remarkable mother,” says Dr. Dwight Lawson, Senior Vice President of Collections, Education and Conservation. “We’re excited about seeing her demonstrate those qualities with another new baby, and particularly about seeing Kali and Kazi interact with their new sibling.”
With the births of Kali and Kazi in 2005, Kuchi achieved national attention as the only known gorilla in captivity ever to rear twins independently – a distinction she still holds. She also has two adult offspring, Stadi, 19, and Lulu, 10.
Home to the nation’s largest collection of gorillas, Zoo Atlanta has an international reputation for social and behavioral research on the critically endangered species. Kuchi’s infant is the 18th western lowland gorilla born at the Zoo since the opening of The Ford African Rain Forest in 1988.
Kuchi and her new infant are on exhibit now.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
African Lion gives Birth to Amazing Quintuplets
24-7PressRelease - G.W. Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma announces an amazing birth from a rescued African lion. On July 6th, 2008, Marty the Lion gave birth to the last of what would be 5 baby white lions.
"This is so very rare," said Joe Schreibvogel, Park Director. "It is rare enough for a lion to give birth to 5 healthy babies and they all live. But to have 5 white babies from two brown lions is even more rare."
Marty was one of a group of six animals taken in at G.W. out of Kansas. The birth of the white lions makes the second miracle this year at G.W. Last month the very first White Tiger was born from a tiger taken in out of Texas.
The park started out back in the late 90's as a sanctuary and grew into a huge full blown Educational Zoological park. The Park has never had any kind of white baby born in the 10 years it has been in business, and this makes two unexpected litters in one year.
The baby lions will be on hand for visitors to see near the end of July of this year. "We want to make sure they remain healthy before we allow the public to see them and touch them," said Joe. "We don't want to stress them out or put them at risk in any way. It's a small miracle for the park to have white lions, for people to come see and learn about, and they are going to be treated like the miracle they are."
"The park is indeed one of the finest around and Oklahoma should be very proud to have such a beautiful and magnificent place with in it," said Beth Corley, a USDA licensed Employee. The park has now 31 certified feline handlers and they are all ready to teach the public about the parks new little miracles.
The park currently houses over 130 big cats, and is open to the public 365 days a year. The park and its current staff have many accomplishments. Joe Schreibvogel, Park Director, has received many awards from organizations such as the American Red Cross and IBC bank, and has been honored in the Book of Who's Who.
For more information or to make a donation to help build the White Lion display Please go to www.gwpark.org
"This is so very rare," said Joe Schreibvogel, Park Director. "It is rare enough for a lion to give birth to 5 healthy babies and they all live. But to have 5 white babies from two brown lions is even more rare."
Marty was one of a group of six animals taken in at G.W. out of Kansas. The birth of the white lions makes the second miracle this year at G.W. Last month the very first White Tiger was born from a tiger taken in out of Texas.
The park started out back in the late 90's as a sanctuary and grew into a huge full blown Educational Zoological park. The Park has never had any kind of white baby born in the 10 years it has been in business, and this makes two unexpected litters in one year.
The baby lions will be on hand for visitors to see near the end of July of this year. "We want to make sure they remain healthy before we allow the public to see them and touch them," said Joe. "We don't want to stress them out or put them at risk in any way. It's a small miracle for the park to have white lions, for people to come see and learn about, and they are going to be treated like the miracle they are."
"The park is indeed one of the finest around and Oklahoma should be very proud to have such a beautiful and magnificent place with in it," said Beth Corley, a USDA licensed Employee. The park has now 31 certified feline handlers and they are all ready to teach the public about the parks new little miracles.
The park currently houses over 130 big cats, and is open to the public 365 days a year. The park and its current staff have many accomplishments. Joe Schreibvogel, Park Director, has received many awards from organizations such as the American Red Cross and IBC bank, and has been honored in the Book of Who's Who.
For more information or to make a donation to help build the White Lion display Please go to www.gwpark.org
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