Rare white giraffe and calf killed by poachers - leaving just one left in the world
Just one remaining white giraffe remains alive — a lone male, borne by the same slaughtered female.
Just one remaining white giraffe remains alive — a lone male, borne by the same slaughtered female.
The giraffes have a condition known as leucism.
The parents reached a settlement in court today.
Despite very little happening all week, millions have tuned in waiting for April the giraffe to give birth.
The species population has dropped around 40% in the past 30 years.
Fota Wildlife Park is looking for your help.
“There is a connection with the animal, and just because we hunt them doesn’t mean we don’t have a respect for them.”
Ricky Gervais posted a picture of the hunter on his Facebook page.
The animal was being transported along a Pretoria highway.
Cork has two new arrivals.
Yes, it’s the same zoo that put down the giraffe…
Everyone’s talking about power outages, top-ups and LOVE.
Marius’ genes make him unsuitable for breeding, so he may have to be put down.
The zoo has denied reports that female chimps were using contraceptives.
The giraffe’s body will be fed to tigers at the zoo in Copenhagen.
The internet got hold of it.
The Department of Social Protection says no interns have been sent to the creches involved, and none will be.
A number of internships advertised on the site require only secondary level qualifications.
We’ve all been there, right guys? Guys?
With RTÉ not making the programme available to view again, TheJournal.ie presents an in-depth recap of the programme for those who missed it.
New additions include the births of tapirs, red pandas, eastern bongos and meerkats – and the transfer of two lion cubs and a bull elephant. Phew, what a year!
The seven-week-old giraffe is already 6 feet tall. Yowza.
The female Rothschild calf was born three weeks ago – and is already taller than most people!
Also, have you ever seen a pygmy marmoset – the world’s smallest monkey – so small that it’ll fit in the palm of your hand?