CIRCLE OF LIFE
Disney guests get rare opportunity to see a giraffe go into labour in the Animal Kingdom
The giraffe gave birth to a healthy calf two hours later
DISNEY World guests were left stunned after witnessing the live birth of a baby giraffe during a safari.
The car was driving through the Kilimanjaro Safari Savanna attraction in the Animal Kingdom in Orlando when the amazing moment was captured on film.
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In a video by Twitter user , the Masai giraffe called Mara was seen mid-labour.
The footage, taken from the safari truck, captured the moment the herd of giraffes walked across the road.
Two hooves could be seen sticking out of the mother giraffe as she walked across the grass.
Another also captured the amazing moment, with a small group of lucky guests able to watch her from the truck.
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The park was temporarily closed following the birth, according to
Disney posted on their : "We’re thrilled to welcome the newest member of the Animal Kingdom Family! Mom, Mara, gave birth to a Masai giraffe calf today around 2 p.m. on the Kilimanjaro Safari Savanna.
"Mom and calf are bonding well and we hope to share more details soon!"
Facebook users expressed their joy over the birth, with some experiencing it first-hand.
One wrote: "We were on the safari yesterday as it was happening!
"Saw one leg sticking out. Our driver knew it was happening but we could not stop or make noises or it would disturb her. So cool!"
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In December, another Masai giraffe calf was born, with the public voting to name her Amira, meaning "princess"; in Swahili.
It isn't clear what gender the new giraffe calf is, nor if the public will be asked to name it again.
However, the calf is thought to be six foot tall already and guests will be able to see her in the attraction.
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