Male giraffe calf born at Mysuru zoo

It’s the fourth calf born to Lakshmi; 22 giraffe calves born so far at the zoo

The management of Mysuru zoo on Wednesday said that a male giraffe calf was born at the zoo a few days ago to Lakshmi and Bharath. This is the fourth calf of Lakshmi. As many as 22 giraffe calves, including 17 males and 5 females, have born at the zoo till date, according to zoo officials. “The young giraffe calf born recently is doing fine and healthy. Its mother is taking good care of the newborn. A shelter has been established at the giraffe enclosure for care of the calf. Visitors can get a glimpse of the calf whenever it comes out of the shelter with its mother,” said Zoo Executive Director Ajit Kulkarni.