Kiraka the giraffe gave birth to an adorable baby girl on New Year's Eve at Auckland Zoo. Full story: http://nzh.nu/nD3s307D4B4 | nzherald.co.nz

❗CUTENESS ALERT❗ We are absolutely thrilled to announce the healthy birth of 11 endangered African wild dog puppies to second-time parents, Beatrix and Kiraka (ker-ah-kuh). In the comfort of a private, underground birthing den, the puppies were born in the afternoon and evening of Saturday, January 18, 2020. African wild dogs, also known as painted dogs, have a very complex pack and social structure, and it is recommended by the Species Survival Plan (SSP) to maintain a hands-off approach, which