LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the world’s rarest giraffes was born at Brights Zoo in July, zoo ownership reports. Brights Zoo in Limeston
“Giraffe experts believe she is the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet,” Brights Zoo stated in a release.
Zoo leaders say there are records of another giraffe without spots being born in Japan in the 1970s.
“From day one we’ve been in contact with zoo professionals all over the country,” said Brights Zoo director, David Bright. “And especially the old timers, that have been around for a long time, ‘Hey, have you seen this? What’s your thoughts?’ And nobody’s seen it.”
Bright’s Zoo is asking for the public’s help in narrowing down the four chosen names for the unnamed baby giraffe.
Kipekee – Unique
Firyali – Unusual or Extradonary
Shakiri – She is most beautiful
Jamella – One of great beauty
David Bright said the names will be up on the zoo’s Facebook page Tuesday. Voting will last for two weeks.
