# who else is watching April the pregnant giraffe **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 1, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504 "2017-04-01T16:09:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/1 "2017-04-01T16:09:41Z")
I looked to see if there was a thread about this already and am not finding one. [live feed](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnQCgFa9lCBL-KXZMOoO9Q/live) April is in a zoo\* in New Jersey and 15 months into this project, the zoo has been posting updates morning and evening. from this morning > [@](#): > > Keepers and Vet have been on site - report is that April continues to be out of normal behavior and show signs of contractions. like many, I have been watching her for weeks now and thinking, that poor thing she looks SO uncomforable. especially when she lies down, it’s more of barely controlled crash. :eek: \*for-profit zoo, btw, which surprises and maybe troubles me ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/2 "2017-04-01T16:27:46Z")
> [@JackieLikesVariety](#): > > April is in a zoo\* in New Jersey New York. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/3 "2017-04-01T16:34:29Z")
sorry, I don’t know why I was thinking it was NJ Animal Adventure Park 85 Martin Hill Road Harpursville, NY 13787 one of the updates yesterday said she had “no interest” in food but I just saw her snacking on carrots, as well as whatever treats Tim the Vet was giving her:p ---
**Author:** ![GusNSpot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gusnspot/32/436_2.png) [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/4 "2017-04-01T18:08:48Z")
I’m watching. ---
**Author:** ![Sarabellum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarabellum/32/3492_2.png) [@Sarabellum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarabellum)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/5 "2017-04-01T18:09:23Z")
Really thought she was going to have that baby last night, but nope! No giraffe and a half this morning. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/6 "2017-04-01T18:38:23Z")
I think she’s faking…get her on Maury! ---
**Author:** ![JeffB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jeffb/32/188_2.png) [@JeffB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JeffB)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/7 "2017-04-01T19:36:40Z")
> [@jayjay](#): > > I think she’s faking…get her on Maury! Geoffrey is … … NOT the father! ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/8 "2017-04-02T00:01:50Z")
I check on her a couple times a day, but I’m sure I’ll still miss the big event! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/9 "2017-04-02T00:03:46Z")
It seems very bright in that stall. Are the zookeepers keeping it artificially illuminated until she drops her calf? ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/10 "2017-04-02T00:21:32Z")
there is a light on all night long, I know. I hope it isn’t too bright for her. ---
**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/11 "2017-04-02T01:26:42Z")
I am not watching but Google really, really wants me to. The story turned up a few days ago on my Google News page. Under Technology. When I didn’t bite it started showing up under Health. I should try personalizing the page to include a section called Not News and see how often it appears there. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/12 "2017-04-02T01:30:43Z")
Didn’t I read a news story not so long ago that another, much older giraffe had a baby, one they weren’t watching because they didn’t know she was pregnant? Or did I dream that story? ---
**Author:** ![brachyrhynchos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brachyrhynchos/32/376_2.png) [@brachyrhynchos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brachyrhynchos)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/13 "2017-04-02T01:32:07Z")
I’m watching, along with Gaia (Critter Room), Evolene and Corsica (Tiny Kittens), Kitten Academy, Scottish Tots, Decorah Eagles (North nest). I think Evolene will be next to have babies. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/14 "2017-04-02T12:58:09Z")
> [@brachyrhynchos](#): > > I’m watching, along with Gaia (Critter Room), Evolene and Corsica (Tiny Kittens), Kitten Academy, Scottish Tots, Decorah Eagles (North nest). I think Evolene will be next to have babies. “Tiny Kittens”? I’m going to try NOT to find that one; I’d never get my socks washed. 😛 I watched the Decorah Eagles a couple years ago - really fascinating. no giraffe birth yet, waiting on an update from the zoo. > [@](#): > > Didn’t I read a news story not so long ago that another, much older giraffe had a baby, one they weren’t watching because they didn’t know she was pregnant? Or did I dream that story? that does sound familiar. two weeks ago now I thought, I HAVE to see a giraffe birth so I watched the giraffe in Denver have her baby - the best part (easily) is when [the calf stands up for the first time.](http://www.giraffeboards.com/showthread.php?p=1357600#post1357600) ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/15 "2017-04-02T16:18:34Z")
I started watching yesterday. Giraffes are my favorite non-human animal so it’s been fun. ---
**Author:** ![JackieLikesVariety](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackielikesvariety/32/296_2.png) [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/16 "2017-04-02T18:06:36Z")
labor or not, there is something awesome about watching her - Oliver, too, but mostly April. the weird grace with the awkward legs, the close-ups of her fuzzy face with that mobile upper lip! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/17 "2017-04-02T18:29:31Z")
I’m pretty ignorant about giraffe reproduction. April is a mammal, will she have “waters” break the way a human female does. If there was, that might be another sign birth was upon her. The only think I really know about giraffes is what our local zoo says, they have the highest blood pressure of any mammal. They need it to push the blood up that long neck. ---
**Author:** ![Sarabellum](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarabellum/32/3492_2.png) [@Sarabellum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarabellum)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/18 "2017-04-03T01:37:40Z")
If she has that calf by midnight and it’s a girl, they could name it… April the Second ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/19 "2017-04-03T02:16:53Z")
> [@Sarabellum1976](#): > > If she has that calf by midnight and it’s a girl, they could name it… > > April the Second Someone get me some pitocin and a really, really tall IV pole… ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504/20 "2017-04-03T02:26:26Z")
> [@Sarabellum1976](#): > > If she has that calf by midnight and it’s a girl, they could name it… > > April the Second And if she has triplets, we could call them [Pieces of April](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zutvUaAeQJs). [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-is-watching-april-the-pregnant-giraffe/783504.md?page=2)