West Africa's last giraffes make surprise comeback

Niger giraffes: majestic gentle giants back from the brink of ...

By: DelilahStarling

In the mid 1800's, the West African or Niger giraffes were plentiful in various herds located around the Senegal and Cameroon areas.  During the course of the following century horrific droughts, habitat loss, farm land conversion, food scarcity, and hunting—caused a dramatic decline in the West African subspecies. Africa has nine ...

21 days ago

You think a crick in YOUR neck hurts? Spare a thought for Amali the ...

By: TauseefAhmed

  This giraffe is suffering what looks like the world's biggest pain in the neck. Five-year-old Amali from Tulsa Zoo, Oklahoma, had the unfortunate crick in transit from The Wilds park in Ohio. It is feared that the hook might never be cured.   Since undergoing treatment from Tulsa Zoo's resident vet Dr Kay Backues, Amali has been ...

6 days ago

BBC News Front page...Monday, 09 November, 2009, 0:00 GMT 24:00 +00:00:...

By: BiodunIginla

Monday, November 9, 2009 from Biodun Iginla, BBC News, London, UK http://www.allvoices.com/s/event-458023

24 days ago

Feeding milk to a newborn baby Giraffe

By: voiceofkashmir

A zookeeper feeds milk to a newborn baby giraffe at the zoo of Duisburg October 16, 2009. The male giraffe was born on October 3, 2009.

15 days ago