AssetID: 53024662
Headline: Adorable Giraffe Makes Her Debut In Chicago
Caption: **RAW VIDEO** A three-week-old female giraffe calf born on 19 August 2023 makes her public debut on Friday (08September2023). The calf has been named Kinda (rhymes with Linda), which is a rare and pretty name with Swahili and Arabic origins and means “beautiful.” Since her birth, Kinda and her mother have been behind the scenes to allow them time to bond. Animal care staff have been monitoring Kinda to ensure she is meeting developmental milestones such as nursing frequently, gaining weight, starting to drink water, and occasionally even sampling leaves. Although she has begun to nibble on browse, Kinda will not begin eating solid foods consistently until she is about 3 or 4 months old. By the time she is a year old, she should be fully weaned. A calf may grow 3 feet in six months and may nurse up to 13 months of age. When fully grown, Kinda will measure between 15 and 16 feet tall.
Keywords: giraffe,chicago,animals,nature,natural world,feature,photo,video
PersonInImage: