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Leipzig Zoo Names Rothschild Giraffe Calf 'Moya' After Public Vote

The choice underscores the zoo's breeding work for the at-risk subspecies.

Overview

  • The roughly two-month-old female was officially named on Saturday following an online poll.
  • Moya means "heart," a nod to giraffes possessing the largest heart among land mammals.
  • The name topped about 1,000 votes from a six-name shortlist after more than 1,600 public submissions.
  • The calf was born in July to five-year-old Tamika after a gestation of roughly 14 months.
  • At Zoo Leipzig, giraffes share the Kiwara Savanne habitat with zebras, gazelles and antelopes.