Singapore Welcomes the First Okapi Calf Born in Southeast Asia

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The successful birth of Southeast Asia's first okapi calf at a Singapore facility marks a major triumph for wildlife conservation.

Singapore has celebrated the birth of the region's very first okapi calf, marking a major milestone for the endangered species. The male infant was born to first-time parents at the Rainforest Wild Adventure facility. Conservationists view the successful birth of this unusual forest-dwelling mammal as significant for regional breeding efforts.

The male okapi calf arrived during the morning hours at the beginning of the autumn period.
The mother is a seven-year-old animal named Kisala, while the father is a four-year-old named Xandor.
The newborn is housed at the Rainforest Wild Adventure attraction in Singapore.

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7 yrsmother okapi age

4 yrsfather okapi age

Why it matters

Okapis are extremely rare mammals native to the rainforests of Central Africa and are famously known as forest giraffes due to their distinct striped legs and elongated necks, making captive births globally significant for conservation.

What outlets agree on

Both sources confirm the birth of Southeast Asia's first okapi calf in Singapore, born to parents Kisala and Xandor at the Rainforest Wild Adventure location.

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