Endangered reticulated giraffe born in Netherlands (video inside) ( i.postimg.cc )
A reticulated giraffe was born in ZooParc this week. It is the first giraffe ever born in the zoo in Overloon.
The reticulated giraffe is found in lightly vegetated savannas and grasslands south of the Sahara, including North Kenya, Somalia, and South Ethiopia. This species is threatened because its habitat is shrinking, primarily due to deforestation. Additionally, reticulated giraffes are hunted.
That’s why there is a European management program for this species. Zoos contribute to a healthy reserve population. The birth of the calf in ZooParc is part of this program.
