Millions watched the birth, now mom and baby giraffe are doing fine
April 12, 2015 1:46 PM Subscribe
Dallas Zoo's Katie the giraffe gives birth -- with the world watching Anyone who has given birth -- or been an observer of the event -- knows how arduous it can be.
But to do it live on the Internet? With two hooves sticking out for several minutes in the midst of labor?
Giraffe's birth, first steps streamed live from Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo's day-old baby giraffe is busy nursing, testing its legs
Giraffe's birth, first steps streamed live from Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo's day-old baby giraffe is busy nursing, testing its legs
Oh yay! I have been wanting to see the Dallas Zoo and this is a perfect excuse!
posted by immlass at 2:34 PM on April 12, 2015 [2 favorites]
posted by immlass at 2:34 PM on April 12, 2015 [2 favorites]
If one has a Roku there is an Animal Planet Live channel; I am watching the mother and her calf live via their feed, right now.
I missed the birth, though.
posted by mountmccabe at 3:03 PM on April 12, 2015 [2 favorites]
I missed the birth, though.
posted by mountmccabe at 3:03 PM on April 12, 2015 [2 favorites]
That's how my mom gave birth. Is there some kind of problem with that?
posted by uosuaq at 3:53 PM on April 12, 2015 [6 favorites]
posted by uosuaq at 3:53 PM on April 12, 2015 [6 favorites]
Giraffe Dad: I can see the head!
Doctor: Only a few more weeks now.
posted by jimmythefish at 4:25 PM on April 12, 2015 [5 favorites]
Doctor: Only a few more weeks now.
posted by jimmythefish at 4:25 PM on April 12, 2015 [5 favorites]
Giraffe babies come out hooves first, which calls to mind that old song:
Nothing worth having comes without some kind of fight
You've got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight
posted by Sys Rq at 7:14 PM on April 12, 2015 [1 favorite]
Nothing worth having comes without some kind of fight
You've got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight
posted by Sys Rq at 7:14 PM on April 12, 2015 [1 favorite]
I have been GLUED to this for DAYS and did get to see the birth. It was awesome! There almost was another end to the story.
Katie grew exhausted and tried to lie down. She was startled back to her feet and it was fine!
The little female calf is endlessly charming running circles around her mother.
posted by Katjusa Roquette at 7:53 PM on April 12, 2015 [2 favorites]
Katie grew exhausted and tried to lie down. She was startled back to her feet and it was fine!
The little female calf is endlessly charming running circles around her mother.
posted by Katjusa Roquette at 7:53 PM on April 12, 2015 [2 favorites]
I'm not sure whether "birth means falling six feet to the ground" or "leaving the nest means falling hundreds of feet down a sheer, rocky cliff" wins for Most Hostile Way Of Introducing The Next Generation To The World.
Nature, sheesh.
posted by Lexica at 10:09 PM on April 13, 2015 [2 favorites]
Nature, sheesh.
posted by Lexica at 10:09 PM on April 13, 2015 [2 favorites]
Soon the Giraffe Cam (Katie) will go off - air permanently. A bit over 2 million people watched. The baby giraffe will get her name Friday.
posted by Katjusa Roquette at 9:41 AM on April 22, 2015
posted by Katjusa Roquette at 9:41 AM on April 22, 2015
The new baby giraffe's name is Kipenzi. The live feed was ended yesterday. It was wonderful. Dallas Zoo has a very good barn for their giraffe herd. The keepers are excellent. This was a great experience for people who love giraffe.
posted by Katjusa Roquette at 11:38 AM on April 28, 2015 [1 favorite]
posted by Katjusa Roquette at 11:38 AM on April 28, 2015 [1 favorite]
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