Rare spotless baby giraffe born in Tennessee zoo
- A rare spotless reticulated giraffe was born at Brights Zoo in Tennessee on July 31st, believed to be the only one of its kind.
- The calf is fully brown in color without the characteristic patchwork pattern seen on giraffes.
- This is the first recorded case of a spotless giraffe birth since one in Japan back in 1972.
- The zoo has opened a public poll to help name the newborn calf, with Swahili name options like Jamella.
- The birth is helping to raise awareness and support for conservation efforts to protect endangered giraffe populations.