Staff at a Des Moines, Iowa, zoo captured stunning video of the birth of a baby female giraffe last month. The giraffe was 5 foot, 9 inches tall and weighed in a 147 pounds. Her name is Sabra, which in Swahili means patience. (Oct. 8). LINK: Youtube
A Giant Pacific Octopus mates only once and when it has done so, it has already begun dying. The mother will lay her eggs in her den and stay there and never leave.. not even to eat.. once the eggs hatch, she is allowed to leave.. but only in spirit.. her body must stay behind as a reminder of her ultimate sacrifice. LINK: Vimeo
Note: This starts out somewhat depressingly, with the body of a female octopus that died after reproducing—as all octopuses, male and female, do. But it quickly gets past that, and on to the wee, baby octopuses, floating around the sea. Turn off the sound to block out the sad song, and focus on that.
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Dokkoon gives birth to a healthy girl, weighing 110 kilos at Melbourne Zoo, becoming the first ever elephant birth. LINK: Youtube
A beluga whale at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium gives birth to a calf. Shortly after the birth, the calf took a breath and began swimming with his mother. The calf was born head first, rare among belugas who are normally born tail first. (Dec. 15). LINK: Youtube
At the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, viewers witness the birth of a giraffe, which enters the world six feet above ground. LINK: Youtube
A first for the L.A. Zoo is the birth of a female Sichuan takin, born on July 3, 2009!
Though takin may look like a combination of various animals: the snout of a moose, horns of a cow, tail of a bear, body of a buffalo and a mountain goat’s feet and agility, takins actually belong to a group of animals called goat-antelope. This group also includes domestic sheep and goats.
In China takin share a mountain habitat with the giant panda, which has proven beneficial for the takin’s preservation. Pandas are an “umbrella species,” which means that protecting panda habitats also safeguards the other animals that share their habitats. Like the panda, the takin is considered a treasure in its native land and is protected by the Chinese government. The newest addition to the Zoo’s takin herd is wandering the exhibit with its parents! LINK
On the marshes of Northern Argentina, Sir David Attenborough presents the birth of one of the largest snakes on the planet, the Anaconda. Brilliant wildlife video from Sir David Attenborough's natural history masterpiece, Life in Cold Blood. LINK: Youtube
It is one of the rarest and most magical sights in the natural world.
A bottle nose dolphin goes into labor . . . then a calf emerges, tail first. Mother guides baby gently to the surface, where they swim together for the first time.
Very few dolphin births have been captured on film in such astonishing detail. LINK
A butterfly begins By laying her eggs Out pops a caterpillar Crawling on its legs. Photos showing the progression of the birth.
Here’s how an incredibly beautiful creature is born into this world.
Would be awesome to see this in a time lapse video. LINK
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