The Memphis Zoo has housed François’ Langurs since 2002.īack in the spring, ZooBorns was happy to announce the arrival of a Nile Hippopotamus at the Memphis Zoo. Of the many factors threatening their survival, hunting has had the largest impact. The population has been on a steady decline for the past 30 years. The François' Langur is currently classified as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The species is named after Auguste François (1857–1935), who was the French Consul at Lungchow in southern China. The species is a native of Southwestern China to northeastern Vietnam. The François' Langur (Trachypithecus francoisi), also known as the Francois' Leaf Monkey, Tonkin Leaf Monkey, or White Side-burned Black Langur, is a species of lutung belonging to the Colobinae subfamily. Ripley and his parents are currently on exhibit, along with sisters: Raven, Rook, and Jean Grey. As they get older, their orange slowly fades into the black coat that all adults have. When they’re born, Langur infants are bright orange. Visitors to the Memphis Zoo’s François’ Langur exhibit will be able to spot little Ripley quite easily. Tanah is taking very good care of him, but sisters Jean Grey and Raven spend a lot of time helping out by carrying him around!” “These animals live in social groups, and their young are raised communally. “This is our third François' Langur birth in three years,” said Courtney Janney, Curator of Large Mammals. In honor of this record-breaking fact, the new infant has been named Ripley.a nod to the quintessential purveyor of amazing facts: “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!”. It’s a birth for the record books at the Memphis Zoo! A male François’ Langur was born to mom, Tanah, and dad, Jay Jay, on April 12.Īccording to the François’ Langur Species Survival Plan (SSP), the leading authority on the total François’ Langur population, 22-year-old Tanah is the oldest Langur in captivity to give birth. They range across savannah, grasslands, and open woods in search of trees (especially their favorite, acacias) to feed upon. Giraffes travel in loose, informal herds and can be found in eastern, central and southern Africa. Easily the tallest species on the planet, the giraffe can browse on leaves that Africa’s other grazing herbivores can’t reach. The Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis reticulate) is one of nine recognized subspecies of giraffe. Memphis Zoo has kept Reticulated Giraffes in their facility since August 1957. Since 2006, at least one new giraffe calf has been born every year. From 1996 to 2006, Memphis Zoo did not have a single giraffe birth. The giraffe herd at Memphis Zoo has now climbed to a total of nine with the birth of Wakati. Although Wendy started to bond with Wakati moments after the birth by licking him clean and encouraging first steps, Angela Kate remained close by to help. Wakati was welcomed into the herd by another female, Angela Kate, who was in the yard during Wakati’s first steps. He’s nursing well and Wendy is already taking good care of him.” “Wakati is 5’10” in height and weighed in at 125 pounds. Felicia Knightly, senior veterinarian at Memphis Zoo Animal Hospital. “Wakati’s neonatal exam went great! He looks strong and healthy,” reported Dr. This first examination ensured that the new baby was healthy and nursing, while providing the baseline needed to assess future growth. Wendy immediately began showing appropriate maternal instincts, and we anticipate her keeping a close eye on Wakati as he integrates into the herd and begins to show independence.”Īfter 24 hours of acclimation and close monitoring, Wakati’s first medical check-up was performed. “Wakati means “time” in Swahili, and we felt it was a good fit for our new arrival. “We are thrilled to welcome Wakati to our giraffe family, as we’ve been waiting a while for this new baby,” shared Courtney Janney, Area Curator. Eight-year-old Niklas arrived at the Memphis Zoo in 2015 from the Naples Zoo in Florida.
Wendy was also born at Memphis Zoo in 2010 to mother, Marilyn, who remains part of the Zoo herd. His parents are first-time mom, Wendy, and experienced father, Niklas (who is also dad to Bogey, born April 3 of this year). Wakati arrived after 15 months of gestation and is Memphis Zoo’s second giraffe birth in three months. Her new calf, Wakati, was born in the open area of the Zoo’s giraffe lot.
Giraffe mom, Wendy, chose to remain outside on-exhibit during her labor. The Memphis Zoo happily announced the arrival of a male Reticulated Giraffe calf on July 12.
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