Jirafa Benito conoce a su nueva manada: son 7 jirafas africanas

Summary

The video tells the story of Benito, a 4-year-old giraffe who has gained viral attention. After spending months alone in poor conditions in a park in Mexico, Benito has been moved to a wildlife conservation park where he has joined a herd of other giraffes. The video shows Benito's first interactions with the other giraffes, as he slowly and cautiously approaches them. Park staff have prepared a large fruit-filled cake to welcome Benito and encourage positive interactions with the herd. Benito appears curious and content in his new home, recognizing the area and showing interest in the female giraffes. His move is expected to draw many visitors eager to see the viral giraffe thriving in his new environment.

Takeaways

• 😃 Benito the giraffe has gone viral and now has a new home at the Africam Safari wildlife park after spending months alone at a park in Ciudad Juárez
• 😊 After a 4 day adaptation period, on Saturday Jan 27 Benito met the herd of giraffes at the park, marking the start of his new life
• 🦒 At 4 years old, Benito had never interacted with other giraffes before moving to Africam Safari
• 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 The adaptation process went smoothly - Benito explored the park and met other animals before meeting the giraffe herd
• 🍽 At 9:15am on Saturday, Benito went out to meet the other giraffes for the first time during breakfast time
• 😄 Benito was friendly and was welcomed by the other giraffes - a good sign for his integration into the herd
• 🎂 Caregivers prepared a large birthday cake made of Benito's favorite foods - alfalfa and apples - to welcome him
• 👀 Park visitors were able to see Benito and cheered him on as he explored his new home
• 🦒 Benito will live with 4 female and 3 male giraffes at the park, which has the perfect climate and space for him
• 👪 It's hoped Benito will breed this year - gestation is 400 days and females have one baby. His arrival may increase visitors.

Q & A

Where was Benito originally located before being moved to the wildlife park?

Benito was originally located in the central park of Ciudad Juárez.

What kind of living conditions did Benito experience before being moved to the wildlife park?

Benito experienced loneliness and poor living conditions before being moved to the wildlife park.

What is the name and location of the wildlife park Benito was moved to?

Benito was moved to the Africam Safari wildlife conservation park located in Valsequillo, Puebla.

How old is Benito and what is his sex?

Benito is a 4 year old male giraffe.

What was Benito's interaction like when he first met the herd of giraffas at the park?

Benito's first interaction with the giraffe herd was friendly - he was welcomed by the other giraffes.

What food and enrichment was prepared for Benito's arrival?

A large cake made of alfalfa and apples was prepared for Benito's arrival.

What are some key facts about the size and lifespan of giraffes like Benito?

Giraffes like Benito can grow to 4.2 m tall and 5.6 m at maturity, weigh up to 100 kg, and live around 25 years.

How many other giraffes currently live at the wildlife park?

Currently there are 4 female giraffes and 3 male giraffes, plus 2 calves, living at the wildlife park.

What kind of diet and environment does the wildlife park provide for Benito?

The park provides a perfect climate and large territory for Benito. He is fed branches of African trees grown in the park.

What are the expectations for breeding and tourism with Benito's arrival?

It's hoped Benito can breed this year. His arrival may increase visitors, as over 1 million people visit the park annually already.