Barcelona Zoo has welcomed a new male giraffe, born on 13 July and currently in good health. The giraffes at the zoo belong to the Rothschild sub-species, classified as a threatened species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

The calf was born naturally in a birth lasting an hour and a half, with no help or veterinary assistance needed. The mother, Nuru, has cared for the calf right from the start and is feeding it without any difficulties. At certain times of day the new giraffe ventures out into the new Saban Saheliana complex.

A participatory process will be held to choose the name for the new giraffe, with a popular vote via social media and in person at Barcelona Zoo.