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LIVE STREAM: April the Giraffe's calf is a boy, and he needs a name

April's labor began at approximately 7:20 am this morning and the calf was born at Animal Adventure in Harpursville, NY on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 9:53 am. Over 1,200,000 viewers, from around the world viewed the birth in real-time courtesy of Animal Adventure's live stream. This is April's fourth calf and Oliver's first, and is also the first giraffe ever born at Animal Adventure. "His entrance into the world was unnerving to even those of us who have witnessed animal births previously," said Animal Adventure Park owner, Jordan Patch. "Giraffes give birth standing up, which means when the calf is ready to be born, it exits its mother hooves first from six feet off the floor, making for a very exciting event! After many months of pregnancy, both mom and calf are doing fine." April will naturally raise her baby, which is expected to be with Animal Adventure for at least the 2017 season as weaning can take up to 14 months.

April the Giraffe gave birth to a male calf Saturday morning while the whole world watched. 

The latest update from the 15-year-old giraffe's keepers at Animal Adventure Park in New York is that "all is well" after the birth. 

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WATCH VIDEO REPLAY: April the Giraffe gives 'perfect' birth to calf

Now, the new giraffe needs a name. The zoo is holding a naming contest, which you can join here. You have to pay $1 to vote. The giraffe keepers say it's all going to charity:

Funds raised will be split:

1) Giraffe Conservation Efforts in the wild
We will continue to build towards our banked contribution to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.

2) Ava's Little Heroes
An event named after the daughter of the park owners, who suffers from a rare form of epilepsy. The funds generated for this annual campaign support local families and their children experiencing unexpected medical journeys and expenses.

3) Animal Adventure
The park will continue to improve the animal and guest experiences at the park with further improvements and projects - helping further our message and mission of education.

The stream of April and her new, still nameless, calf is live above. 

Share your name ideas in the comments.


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