The birth of a rare okapi — also known as the forest giraffe — is delighting zookeepers at Chester Zoo in the U.K. as conservationists hope the animal's arrival will shed light on the species.

The male okapi calf and his mother, Kayin, are doing well following the baby animal's September 7 birth at the Oklahoma City Zoo Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

It’s the 18th okapi calf born at the zoo since 1989, and the fourth offspring for mom Kuvua, according to the zoo. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

A baby okapi, a rare and endangered species related to the giraffe, was born at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden last week. It’s the 18th okapi calf born at the zoo since 1989, and the ...

It’s the 18th okapi calf born at the zoo since 1989, and the fourth offspring for mom Kuvua, according to the zoo. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

SAN ANTONIO – A rare okapi calf was born at the San Antonio Zoo earlier this week — a conservation win for an endangered species.. San Antonio Zoo officials made the announcement Wednesday ...

Kaya was born on Sept. 28, 2022, the first calf of 6-year-old mom, Asili, and 13-year-old dad, Kikari. While okapi calves have a high mortality rate, especially for first-time moms, animal keepers ...

The calf was born to mother Kuvua after a 15-month gestation and looked “strong and healthy,” the zoo said. “Each okapi birth is significant for the conservation of this rare species ...

It’s the 18th okapi calf born at the zoo since 1989, and the fourth offspring for mom Kuvua, according to the zoo. The baby’s dad is named Kiloro.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Gray News) – The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden is celebrating the birth of a rare, endangered okapi calf. The male calf was born around 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 7 in the ...

It’s the 18th okapi calf born at the zoo since 1989, and the fourth offspring for mom Kuvua, according to the zoo. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Watch Now.

An okapi calf took its first steps shortly after being born at Cincinnati Zoo on Monday, December 18, footage posted by zoo staff shows. The calf was born to mother Kuvua after a 15-month ...