Name The Baby Giraffe

The female baby giraffe hit the dirt with a thump on Oct. 28th, 2o11. It was a five foot fall from its mother, but the baby giraffe was up and walking in just 30 minutes. The giraffe looked around its new home at the Living Desert in Palm Desert, CA. At 5’9″ it was dwarfed by the four full grown giraffes in the enclosure, which can grow up to 16 feet and weigh 2,800 lbs.

The Living Desert CEO Stacey Johnson added, “We could not be more ecstatic over the birth of this adorable giraffe calf. Giraffes are one of the most majestic and beloved creatures on earth. They are one of nature’s finest works of art – a combination of elegance, beauty and amazing architecture. It’s no wonder ancient prophets and poets considered the giraffe the ‘queen of beasts’. She will be a welcome addition to our giraffe exhibit.”

Well said, Ms. Johnson. She forgot to mention that these artful ‘queen of beasts’ are the tallest living land animal. They can hit speeds of 35 mph, and kill the ‘king of beasts’ with one kick of their mighty hooves. Their tongue is jet black and can be 21 inches long, used to pluck the high leaves of thorny desert plants. Choose her name carefully.

The Living Desert is allowing the public to name the baby girl. The one who submits the best name will receive a year-long Family Membership to The Living Desert, 4 tickets to their signature holiday event, Wildlights and get to meet the calf during a private giraffe feeding with their family.