Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Giraffe Calf Born at Kolkata Zoo Amidst Record Discrepancies
A baby giraffe was born at the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata!
The little giraffe is around two weeks old, but the zoo hasn't announced if it's a boy or a girl yet.
The zoo is also keeping a close eye on the baby and its mom.
This happy news comes amid some problems at the zoo, as there are questions about missing animals and their records.
An NGO has asked for an investigation into the missing animals.
Officials are looking into these record-keeping issues.
A giraffe calf was born at Alipore Zoological Garden in Kolkata.
The new calf is approximately 12-13 days old.
The sex of the calf is yet to be confirmed.
The zoo is monitoring the health of the mother and the calf.
The zoo is under scrutiny for discrepancies in animal records.
- Who
- A giraffe couple had a baby; the zoo is under investigation.
- What
- A giraffe calf was born; there are discrepancies in animal records.
- When
- The calf was born recently; the animal record discrepancy occurred over the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years.
- Where
- Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata.
- Why
- The sex is unconfirmed; the investigation seeks to determine the accuracy of animal records.
Discrepancy in Animal Records
Animal Birth
Animal Record Issue
Discrepancy in Animal Records
The NGO alleges a substantial discrepancy in animal records.
Animal Birth
The zoo is being investigated regarding the discrepancy.
- Location
- Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata
- Event
- Giraffe calf birth
- Calf's Age
- 12-13 days
- Parents' Names
- Savitri and Mangal
- Total Giraffes (approx.)
- 10
- Alleged Issue
- Missing animal records
- Authority Involved
- Central Zoo Authority