World's only spotless giraffe born at Tennessee zoo, public asked to help name her

Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, welcomed the birth of the world’s rarest giraffe last month, officials have announced.

Born on July 31, this unique giraffe stands out for being born without spots, making her the sole representative of her kind on the planet, as confirmed by zoo authorities on Monday. The zoo is inviting the public to participate in the naming process for this remarkable animal. Renowned giraffe experts are of the opinion that she is the solitary solid-colored reticulated giraffe in existence today. Visitors now have the opportunity to view the newborn at the zoo.

Despite her young age, she’s already reached an impressive height of 6 feet and is flourishing under the attentive care of both her mother and the zoo’s dedicated staff.

The attention garnered from the international media regarding this patternless baby giraffe has significantly elevated awareness about giraffe conservation. The founder of Brights Zoo, Tony Bright, emphasized the urgency of this conservation effort, noting that wild giraffe populations are alarmingly declining. In fact, the past three decades have seen a devastating loss of 40% of the wild giraffe population.